Mehwash Hussain | Updated: May 19, 2022 14:47 IST
UPSC NDA Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Candidates should begin studying for the UPSC NDA exams as soon as possible because the selection process will consist of two phases. Written test and Service Selection Board exam are both required. Both phases are divided further into two stages. The marks, subjects, and exams that will be administered throughout the selection stages will be separated. Candidates can organise their study schedules suitably with the support of this article and may also discover subjects that will be covered in the exams in this post, which will aid them in creating a study strategy.
The UPSC NDA Examination has two stages included in the recruitment process which are the written test and the SSB Round. The entire selection procedure is for a total of 1800 marks. Both stages are worth 900 marks each, and the ultimate selection will be determined by how well you perform in each of them. Check out the exam pattern given below.
Papers | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
1 | Maths | 300 | 150 minutes |
2 | General Ability Test | 600 | 150 minutes |
After passing the written examination, a candidate is eligible for the second and final stage of the recruiting process, the SSB Interview Round. A candidate will go through two phases in this examination: stage one will be a screening test, and stage two will feature the Selection Board assessing Interview skills, Psychological round, and Group Performance. This exam will be worth 900 marks.
Stages | Tests |
1 | Screening Test |
2 | Psychological Test |
2 | Group Testing Officers Task |
2 | Personal Interview |
2 | Conference |
It is essential for the candidates to have an understanding of the syllabus of the NDA Examination to excel in the selection process. Check out the detailed syllabus for both Written Test & SSB round given below.
The written examination consists of two parts: mathematics and a general aptitude test. Candidates can always resort to NCERT books for levels 10, 11, or 12. Check out the detailed syllabus given below.
Papers | Subjects | Topics |
1 | Mathematics | AlgebraMatrices & DeterminantsTrignometryGeometry 2DCalculusVector AlgebraStatistics |
2 | English | GrammarVocabulary Comprehension |
2 | General Knowledge | Current AffairsChemistryHistoryPhysicsGeographyGeneral Science |
Check out the detailed syllabus for this round which is given below.
Stages | Tests | Types of Tests |
1 | Screening Test | Verbal and Non-VerbalPPDT |
2 | Psychological Test | Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)Word Association TestSituation Reaction TestSelf Description Test |
2 | Group Testing Officer Tests | Group DiscussionGroup Planning ExerciseProgressive Group TaskHalf Group TaskIndividual Obstacle TestCommandSnake RaceIndividual LectureFinal Group Task |
2 | Personal Interview | – |
2 | Conference | – |
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Yes, there is a deduction of 0.33 marks for every wrong answer.
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern, get the books on the subjects and stick to a daily schedule to prepare confidently for the examination.
The question paper will be set in two languages that are English and Hindi.
Candidates must score 25% to qualify for the examination.
The duration of the written exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.