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UPSC NDA-NA 2022 Concluded: What next?

National Defence Academy examination has been conducted by UPSC on April 10, 2022. Candidates who have appeared for the exam are now eagerly waiting for the result. In this article, a clear guide has been provided about what candidates need to prepare themselves for after clearing the written test. 

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UPSC NDA 2022 exam has been concluded on April 10, 2022. The examination process of NDA comprises two stages i.e. Written Exam and a Personal Interview. Soon after the declaration of result, candidates who will qualify UPSC NDA will become eligible for the interview round and will have to appear for further selection rounds. 

National Defence Academy examination is conducted by UPSC twice a year. It is a national-level examination. Candidates who are unmarried both male and female and have passed their class 12th from a recognized board can apply for NDA exam. NDA exam notification released on the official website of UPSC - https://www.upsc.gov.in/. Aspirants who are appearing for NDA exam this year can visit the official website in order to check the relevant information related to the exam date, admit card, result, etc. 

Also Read: UPSC NDA-NA 2022 Result Date: Know When Result Can Be Expected

UPSC NDA 1 2022 - Exam Summary

NDA 1 2022 was conducted on April 10, 2022. The exam was conducted in an offline mode. Candidates can go through the given below table in order to know more details about NDA 2022 exam.

Exam NameNational Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA-I)
Conducting Authority    Union Public Service Commission
Exam level National 
Total vacancies400
Exam Date10th April 2022 (Sunday)
Frequency of exam Twice a year
Exam stages Written Test and SSB Interview 
Exam mode Offline 
Exam duration Five hours: (Mathematics: 2 ½ hours, General Ability Test (GAT): 2 ½ hours) 
Exam pattern 
  1. GAT: 150 Objective type questions
  2. Mathematics: 120 Objective type questions
Eligibility Unmarried Boys & Girls who have done their 12th from any recognized board in India 
Language Hindi and English
Official websitewww.upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA 1 Result 2022

Since the commencement of the NDA 1 exam, students have been eagerly waiting for the result now. NDA results will be declared within a month and a half. Candidates who appeared for NDA 1 examination must keep checking the result notifications on the official website of UPSC. Candidates who will be selected in the written examination will be allowed to appear for the further examination process.

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UPSC NDA 1 2022- Selection Process

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC to select the candidates who aspire to join defence services. NDA selection process comprises two stages. Candidates who wish to join the defence services are required to clear both stages. NDA 1 2022 selection process two stages are:

  • Written Examination
  • Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB)

NDA aspirants are first required to clear the written examination first. Aspirants who will clear the written examination will be called for the interview process in which both intelligence and personality are checked by the authorities. The merit list is released after the culmination of both the written test and interview process.

UPSC NDA 1 2022- Interview Process

NDA interview process will take place for those candidates who have successfully cleared the written test. The interview round will soon take place once the written exam results are declared. The interview process for NDA SSB goes on for five days. Those candidates who qualify for the interview round are called for document verification. Once the whole process has been concluded, the merit list will be displayed compiling the marks of both the written examination and the interview round. 

NDA 1 2022 - Interview Process Highlights

NDA SSB Highlights have been mentioned below. Aspirants are requested to go through the below section in order to understand the interview process for NDA SSB examination.

  • The interview round consists of two different tests: Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test. 
  • Candidates will have to go through a series of tests for the next five days after reporting to the selection centre.
  • Only those candidates who qualify the stage 1 of the process will be allowed to appear for the stage 2 interview round.
  • Candidates in the interview round are assessed on the basis of Officers Potentiality.
  • Candidates must note that a separate test; Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), is conducted for the aspirants applying for Air Force.

NDA 1 2022- Day Wise Interview  Events

In the below-mentioned table, Day wise schedule for the interview process is mentioned. Candidates need to note that every round is an elimination round. Therefore, it is compulsory to clear all the rounds to join the India Defence Services.

Days           Events
Day 1Picture Perception* test and Description Test
Day 2Psychology Tests
Day 3Group Testing Officer’s Task
Day 4Interview
Day 5Conference

NDA 1 2022 - Final Selection Process

Candidates who will clear both the exams i.e. Written examination and the interview process will be called for the final selection process. Given below are the main points related to the final selection process.

  • NDA cut off for both the exams i.e. Written exam and the interview round will be released separately. In order to get recruited into Defence services, candidates must have secured marks according to the respective cut off list.
  • Candidates are also required to clear the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) to get selected for Indian Air Force.
  • The final selection of the candidates will be done as per the vacancies available.
  • Candidates are also required to complete the document verification and also go through a medical examination.

NDA 1 2022 - Documents Required for Final Verification

Candidates while appearing for the NDA interview round are required to carry essential documents along with them. Reserves categories candidates must have their relevant documents along with them. Given below is the list of important documents required during the interview round and after the process as well. Candidates must take note of these documents and get them ready as soon as possible.

  • Original 10+2 or Class 12th passing certificate or equivalent from respective boards in relevance to educational qualification.
  • Category certificate to fill the eligibility criteria.
  • Cast certificate for reserved categories such as SC, ST and OBCs.
  • Identity Proof like Aadhar Card etc. 
  • Address Proof like Ration Card etc.

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