Defence & Public Service

Defence / NDA officer-entry pathway

Explore officer-entry options after school, including the National Defence Academy examination and service-specific medical and selection stages.

Typical duration

Selection and training pathway varies

Admission route / entrance exam

UPSC NDA & NA examination; subsequent selection stages

Relevant subject streams

Any

Study location

Across India

Typical eligibility note

Age, gender/service eligibility, education subjects, medical standards and notification rules are strict and change by intake. Verify current UPSC notification.

Career directions

Officer training pathway in eligible Army, Navy or Air Force streams.

Official information ↗

Eligibility and exam details shown here are guidance, not a guarantee of admission. Confirm current requirements on the official authority or institution website before applying.

Next steps

1. Check eligibility

Confirm required subjects, minimum marks, age rules and category-specific provisions in the current prospectus.

2. Check admission route

Identify whether admission uses an entrance exam, state counselling, university application or merit list.

3. Compare institutions

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