UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2021 (Written Test/SSB Interview): Check How to Crack Defence Exam in First Attempt to Join Indian Army, Navy & Air force

Archana Shandilya

Updated: Nov 3, 2021 12:16 IST

So for the ease of the candidates, we have compiled and shared the preparatory study material and strategy which will help them to clear UPSC NDA 2 2021 Exam and SSB Round in their first attempt. Let’s first look at the Exam pattern of the UPSC NDA 2 2021 Exam:

1. UPSC NDA 2 2021 Exam Pattern

UPSC NDA & NA 2 2021 exam will consist of 2 stages, i.e., written exam and SSB Interview. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion. Such candidates shall appear before a Services Selection Board (SSB) for Intelligence and Personality Test where candidates for the Army/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentiality and those for the Air Force in addition to the above will have to qualify Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).

Check Detailed UPSC NDA (2) 2021 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

2. Practice Important Topics

For the ease of the candidates, we have shared the links for some important topics for UPSC NDA & NA 2021 Exam which will help you in cracking the written exam in the first attempt:

3. Attempt Mock Tests

Candidates must practice mock tests daily for cracking UPSC NDA 2 2021 Exam. Practicing mock tests online every day will help the candidates in clearing the cut-off marks of the UPSC NDA 2 Online Exam. For the ease of the candidates we have shared the important links of mock tests and Previous Year Papers for the UPSC NDA 2021 Exam:

Also, get free study material for UPSC NDA Exam from the link given below:

Get UPSC NDA Exam Free Study Material

4. Download & Practice Previous Year Papers

Candidates are advised to start their practice by solving the previous year question papers of the UPSC NDA Written Exam. It will help them in increasing their pace of solving all the sections within reasonable time which will eventually lead them to score high marks. Given below is the link to Download UPSC NDA Exam Previous Question Papers along with their Answer Keys:

Download Previous Year Papers of UPSC NDA & NA Exam

5. Keep a Check on your Physical and Medical Fitness

The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject to eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates.

Maintain your weight as per the standards specified by the commission in accordance with your height. Prepare for the running segment of the test by walking or jogging first, especially if you need to increase your endurance. Also, begin working out several weeks or even several months before you are scheduled to take the physical fitness test. Do not wait until the last minute to start preparing.

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Therefore, one cannot get selected in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force if the candidate is not physically and medically fit. So, it is advisable for the candidates to not only study hard for the exams but also keep themselves physically and mentally fit through physical exercises to clear the physical and medical tests.