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NDA 1 2022 FAQs
NDA written examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 10 April 2022 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 149th Course, and for the 111th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). UPSC has released the official notification on 22nd December 2021. The direct link to apply for the examination is given below.
Important Dates of NDA 1 2022
| Events | Dates |
| UPSC NDA 1 Notification Date | 22nd December 2021 |
| Starting Date for UPSC NDA 1 2022 Application Form | 22nd December 2021 |
| Last date for online application for UPSC NDA 1 Registration | 11th January 2022 till 6 PM |
| Online Application Withdrawn Date | to be updated soon |
| UPSC NDA 1 Exam Date | 10th April 2022 |
| UPSC NDA 1 Admit Card 2022 Date | to be announced |
| UPSC NDA/NA 1 Result 2022 Date | to be announced |
| UPSC NDA/NA 1 Answer Key 2022 Date | to be announced |
| UPSC NDA 1 Interview Date | to be announced |
| Date for 149th Course for the NDA and 111th Course for the Naval Academy | to be announced |
NDA Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is NDA?
Ans. National Defence Academy is joint services academy located in Khadakwasala, Pune which trains cadet for the Indian Armed forces. It is the first tri-services academy in the world.
Q2. What is the motto of National Defence Academy?
Ans. The motto of National Defence Academy is Seva Parmo Dharma, in English it says Service Before Self.
Q3. How to get admission in National Defence Academy?
Ans. To get admission in National Defence Academy, candidate has to clear UPSC NDA written examination followed by SSB Interview, Medicals and have to come in final merit list.
Q4. What is the age limit of appearing in the NDA Written Exam?
Ans. A minimum age limit for NDA is 16.5 years and maximum age limit is 19 years.
Q5. What is the fees of NDA Application form?
Ans. Candidates are required to pay Rs.100 through online mode or challan. There is fees exemption for wards of JCO/NCO/OR and SC/ST and Female applicants.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in national Defence Academy 2021?
Ans. NDA 1 2022 a total of 400 vacancies have been announced.
Q7. When was National Defence Academy Established?
Ans. National Defence Academy was established in the year 7th December 1954.
Q8. What are the qualification required to appear in NDA written Exam?
Ans. Candidate should have completed 12th in any stream for Army and for Air Force and Navy 12th class with Physics and Maths.
Q9. When does NDA written exam take place?
Ans. NDA 1 written exam takes place in between April and May and NDA 2 written is conducted around Oct and Nov.
Q10. What is the exam pattern of NDA Written Exam?
Ans. The table given below describes the whole examination pattern.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 | |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 |
Q11. When is SSB Interview of NDA Entry is likely to come?
Ans. SSB dates for NDA could be between September to October for NDA 1 2022 and January to April for NDA 2 2022.
Q12. During which time NDA training starts and what is the time period of the training?
Ans. Jan and July of every year. Duration of training is three years at National Defence Academy.
Q13. To which University National Defence Academy is Affiliated?
Ans. NDA is Affiliated to Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi.
Q14. Candidate after passing out from NDA gets commission to which rank?
Ans. Candidate after passing out from NDA goes to their respective academies i.e IMA, NA, AFA for further training.
IMA- 1 year (Army Cadets) Rank- Lieutenant
NA- 1 year (Naval Cadets) Rank- Sub- Lieutenant
AFA- 1 and half year. (Air Force Cadets) Rank- Flying Officer
Q15. What is the salary structure of Indian Armed Forces?
Ans. The table given below describe the salary structure.
| NDA Rank | NDA Salary |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant to Major | Lt: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500) Captain: Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900) Major: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200) |
| Lieutenant Colonel to Major General | Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200 2,12,400) Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900) Brig: Level 13A (Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600) Major General – Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200) |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 (Rs. 1, 82, 200- Rs. 2,24,100) |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 (Rs. 2,05,400 – Rs. 2,24,400) |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff/Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 (Rs. 2,25,000) (fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff | Level 18 (Rs. 2,50,000) (fixed) |
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