NDA & CDS
National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services Examination
- National
- Offline
- UG
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Scope
- National
- Mode
- Offline
- How often
- Twice a year
- Exam dates
- ~April and ~September (dates vary by year)
- Application window
- ~2-3 months before each exam date
Eligibility
Unmarried candidates (age/education criteria vary by wing) who have passed/are appearing Class 12 (NDA) or hold a Bachelor's degree (CDS), meeting Indian defence-service eligibility norms.
About the exam
National-level written exam (followed by SSB interview) for entry into the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force officer training academies.
Courses it opens
B.Sc., B.A.
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026