What is the UPSC NDA 2027 exam pattern?

NDA exam has 2 papers. Paper 1: Mathematics (120Q, 300 marks, 2.5 hours). Paper 2: General Ability Test (150Q, 600 marks, 2.5 hours) — 200 marks English, 400 marks GK. Both have +2.5/-0.83 marking. Total: 900 marks written, 900 marks SSB.

What is NDA Mathematics syllabus?

NDA Mathematics (class 11-12 level) covers Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics, and Probability. Questions are class 12 NCERT level.

What are the services offered through NDA 2027?

NDA trains candidates for Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. After 3 years at NDA (Pune) and 1 year at respective academies (IMA/INA/AFA), candidates are commissioned as officers — Second Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, and Flying Officer.

How many NDA vacancies are expected in 2027?

NDA 2027 typically has 395-450 vacancies per cycle (2 cycles annually). NDA I 2024 had 404 vacancies (Army 208, Navy 42, AF 120, Naval Academy 34). Combined annual intake is approximately 800-900 officers.

What is NDA salary and perks?

NDA cadets get a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training. After commissioning, salary is ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 (Level 10) plus MSP (₹15,500), DA, HRA, free ration, accommodation, medical coverage, and annual leave travel allowance.