If I don't write NDA exam, how can I enter in Army as an Officer?
-
2 Answers
-
First of all, you should be aware regarding joining Indian army as an officer that you must have to go through an exam followed by 4-7 days SSB where you have to go through screening test, psychological test, aptitude test, vocabulary test followed by physical efficiency test and a personal interview. After this whole process you will have a medical exam, if you clear this entire exam you will be selected as an officer more specifically lieutenant. For this you have to fight for the exam conducted by UPSC like:-
NDA - after class 12th (only if you are a PCM student).
CDS - after graduation.
AFCAT- after graduation.
Indian Navy cadet entry...more -
Answered by
Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18
6 years agoThere are different ways of joining Indian Army. One of the ways is via NDA after class 12th. If for some reason, you miss out on NDA, then you can join after completion of your graduation by clearing CDS exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year. Best wishes to you.
Similar Questions for you
The 4 new NDA recommendations of Doon Defence Dreamers were reported from multiple SSB and AFSB boards, reflecting performance across different centres rather than a single location. The recommendations came from Army SSB boards such as Allahabad and Bhopal, along with Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB) including Dehradun and Mysuru. This spread across boards highlights that the selections were achieved under varied testing environments, covering both SSB and AFSB formats, and not limited to one specific board or batch.
When I started looking for online NDA coaching programs, my main goal was to find something that went beyond just recorded lectures. I compared multiple online platforms and also visited several coaching institutes in Dehradun to understand how their online and hybrid programs actually support students. While exploring offline institutes in Dehradun, I noticed that some of them had structured online programs linked to their classroom teaching. Among the institutes I visited, Doon Defence Dreamers stood out because their approach matched what I was looking for. They focused on concept clarity, regular testing, and continuous mentor
Candidates after joining Navy gets the position of Sub Lieutenant. With promotions, candidates reach to the level of Admiral. The posts offered to candidates in Navy are given below.
Sub Lieutenant |
Lieutenant |
Lt Commander |
Commander |
Captain (Selection) |
Captain (Time Scale) |
Commodore |
Rear Admiral |
Vice Admiral |
Admiral |
Candidates after clearing NDA and commissioning get the position of Lieutenant. The posts offered to candidates are given below.
Lieutenant |
Captain |
Major |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Colonel (Selection) |
Colonel (Time Scale) |
Brigadier |
Major General |
Lieutenant General |
General |
NDA salary from Lt. Col level 12A is between INR 1,21,200 to 2,12,400. The same for Col. level 13 is INR 1,39,600-2,17,600. It is INR 1,44,200-2,18,200 for Maj General Level 14.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 66k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 681k Reviews
- 1800k Answers