Are you looking for crucial information on the NDA 2022exam? Want to know the eligibility criteria for NDA 2022 exam? Then hello NDA aspirants, it is the right track.

NDA is an abbreviation for National Defense Academy. It is a joint defense service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces. The cadets of three services- the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force get their training before going to their respective service academies for further training.

With the beginning of the New Year, it's time to start your NDA preparation. The first step in NDA preparation is to know the eligibility criteria, the age limit for NDA 2022 exam. Check this article and find complete details on NDA-2 eligibility criteria, age limit.

NDA 2022 exam important dates

NDA is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year.

NDA 2022 Exam eligibility - Nationality

• The candidates must be a citizen of India or Nepal or, Bhutan.
• A Tibetan refugee came to India before 1st January 1962 to become a permanent resident of India.
• Candidate with Indian origin but has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan & East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam to settle permanently in India.

• A candidate other than the citizen of India needs to submit a certificate issued by the Indian government.

• Candidates who are Gorkha citizens of Nepal need no such certificate.

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility - Age Limit and Marital Status

NDA Age limit 2022

• NDA 1- 2022 - The candidates must be born between 2nd July 2003 to 1st July 2006.
• NDA 2- 2022- The candidate must be born between 2nd January 2004 to 1st January 2007.
• The date of birth mentioned on the Higher Secondary Examination Certificate is considered for the age limit criteria of the NDA 2022 exam.
• Document other than Higher Secondary Examination Certificate for age proof is not acceptable.

NDA Martial status

• Only unmarried males and females are eligible for the NDA 2022 exam.
• Candidates are not allowed to marry throughout the training session.
• In case you fail to keep this condition and get married, you will be discharged from the training and have to pay all the expenditure.

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility- Qualification criteria

• The appearing candidate must complete 12th with PCM from a recognized board. ( For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defense Academy)
  

• For the Army wing of the National Defense Academy, the appearing candidate must complete 12th from a recognized board.

• Candidates appearing for the final exam (12th board) are also eligible to apply for NDA 2022 exam.

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility-Physical Standards

• The candidate must be physically and medically fit as per the standards set by the authority.
• Any candidate who has resigned or withdrawn from any of the training academies of the Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.

Few defects not accepted by the authority are -

• Wax (Ears)
  

• Deviated Nasal Septum.

• Overweight/Underweight.

• Under Sized Chest.

• Piles.

• Tonsillitis.

• Gynaecomastia.

• Varicocele.

• Hydrocele/Phimosis.

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility-Body Tattoos:

• Only on the inner face of the forearm, permanent body tattoos are acceptable.

• Inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand/Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable.

• Tattoos present on the face or body of tribes due to their customs and traditions are permissible on a case-by-case basis.
  

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility- Height and weight

Height & Weight Standards for Male Candidates:

• The minimum height measurement is 157 cms (162.5 cms. for Air Force).
• Candidates belonging to hills of North-Eastern areas of India, Garhwal, Kumaon, and Gorkhas must have a minimum height of 152cms.
• Candidates belonging from Lakshadweep should have a minimum height of 155cms.

Height & Weight Standards for Female Candidates:

• The minimum height required for Armed Forces is 152 cm.
  

• The minimum height required for Gorkhas and candidates’ belonging to the Hills of North Eastern region of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon is 148 cm.

• For the Flying branch, the minimum height required is 163 cm.

• Candidates below 18 years at the time of examination are allowed an allowance of 02 cm of growth.

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility- Visual Standards

Eyesight Eligibility for Naval Candidates:

Eyesight Eligibility for Air Force Candidates:

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility- Sitting Height, Leg Length & Thigh Length for male candidates

NDA 2022 Exam Eligibility- Sitting Height, Leg Length & Thigh Length for female candidates

Frequently asked questions

Q1- What is the age limit to apply for the NDA exam?

A1- The age limit for the NDA 2022 exam is 16.5 to 19.5 years.

Q2-Does 10th marks matter in NDA?

A- No, NDA does not require 10th marks. For the NDA you have to pass 12th.

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