Defence Exams 2021: Important Dates and Details and everything you need to know

The level of competition in any competitive examinations is just rising every year. There are lakhs of aspirants for a handful of jobs that it takes the level of examination to an entirely greater level. Defence exams hold a definite distinction in terms of both participation as well as the laurels, if successful out of all the competitive examinations. Hence, the number of aspirants for this exam is rising gradually.  Candidates willing to appear for other Government exams can check out the given details below.

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Latest Defence Exams 2021

In India, most of the defence exams are conducted by the UPSC – Union Public Service Commission. However, there are various other organisations that too conduct their own exams for various posts. The information related to the following Defence exams are given in the article-

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1. NDA – National Defence Academy/ Naval Academy 

2. CAPF – Central Armed Police Force

3. CDS – Combined Defense Services

4. AFCAT – Air Force Common Admission Test

Lets us have a close look at various Defence exams in India-

Defence Exams – Dates

National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam 2021 is a National level exam organized by Union Public Service Commission UPSC to recruit candidates in Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is conducted twice every year and the exams are NDA 1 and NDA 2. NDA conducts its exam in two stages i.e Written exam and SSB interview. The exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) and more than 4 lakh aspirants appear for NDA exam every year, out of which approximately 6000 qualified candidates are called for SSB Interview. A list of the candidates is prepared who have qualified the written exam by UPSC Hence the candidates who are in the list are called for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.

NDA 2021 Important Details

Exam name	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)
Conducted by	UPSC
Exam level	National
Exam category	After class 12
Frequency of exam	Twice a year
Exam stages	Written Test and SSB Interview
Exam mode	Offline
Exam duration	5 hours (Mathematics: 2 ½ hours, General Ability Test (GAT): 2 ½ hours)
Exam syllabus	Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Matrices and Determinants, Differential Calculus, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability. GAT: English, General Knowledge, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Geography, Current Events etc.
Exam pattern	GAT: 150 objective type questions  Mathematics: 120 objective type questions
Language	English and Hindi
Exam purpose	For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Test cities	41
Exam helpdesk	011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543
Official website	upsc.gov.in

 

NDA Important Dates 2021

The dates of NDA I and II exams had been announced through UPSC.
NDA I Exam Date 2021

Events	Dates	Details
Notification	30-Dec-2020	The complete schedule along with other details will be released on the website.
Application form	30-Dec-2020	Commencement of registrations for the NDA exam will begin.
Last date to apply	19-Jan-2021	Candidates can submit their application forms online before the last date.
Application withdrawal	To be notified	The facility to withdraw the application form of NDA will be made available after the completion of the application process
Written exam	18-Apr-2021	The exam will be conducted in two shifts:  Morning  Afternoon  The exam will be conducted across 41 cities spread throughout the country
Admit card	March 2021	All registered candidates will be issued admit cards for the exam that they need to carry at the exam centre.
Declaration of written result	June 2021	The result of the written exam is declared online by UPSC and displays the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
SSB Interview	July to Sept 2021	SSB Interview is conducted for the shortlisted candidates who have qualified the written exam.

 

NDA 2 Exam Date 2021

Events	Dates	Details
Notification	09-Jun-2021	NDA 2 notification will be released on the website. Candidates can check for the same.
Application form	09-Jun-2021	Application forms will be made available along with the notification
Last date to apply	29-Jun-2021	Candidates need to apply within the application deadline
Written exam	05-Sept-.2021	The written exam of NDA will be conducted in two shifts i.e morning and afternoon and comprises two papers
Admit card	August 2021	The admit card will be issued online for registered candidates
Declaration of written result	December 2021	The result of the written exam is declared on the official website
SSB Interview	January 2022 to April 2022	SSB Interview is conducted in two stages and the shortlisted candidates are called for the same.

CDS Exam Important Details

The "Combined Defence Services" (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.

CDS (I) 2021 Exam Date

UPSC CDS 2021 Important Dates
Release of UPSC CDS (I) 2021 Notification	28th October 2020
Start of Online Application Process	28th October 2020
Last date of Online Application Process	17th November 2020
Withdrawal of application form	24th November to 30th November 2020
UPSC CDS 2021 Exam Date	7th February 2021
Release of UPSC CDS Admit Card	3 weeks before the exam date

 

CDS II 2021 Exam Date

CDS II 2021 Exam Dates
CDS II exam event	CDS 2021 Dates (Tentative)
Release of UPSC CDS (Il) 2021 Notification	August 4th 2021
Start of Online Application Process	August 4th 2021
Last date of Online Application Process	August 24th 2021
Issuing of Admit Card 2021	To be announced
Written exam 2021	November 14th 2021
CDS II 2021 Result	To be announced

 

CAPF Exam Important Details

CAPF  stands for Central Armed Police Force.  Under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs CAPF is the unified name of the 7 security forces in India. The name of the seven Security Forces are given below:

1. CRPF - Central Reserve Police Force

2. BSF-   Border Security Force

3. ITBP-  Indo-Tibetian Border Police Force

4. SSB-   Sashastra Seema Bal

5. CISF-   Central Industrial Security Forces

6. NSG-     National Security Guard

7. AR-    Assam Rifles 

The responsibility of CAPF is to enable the Government of India to efficiently and effectively maintain public order, maintaining legal rules and regulations, and internal security.

Activities	Tentative Dates
Availability of online application form	April 2021, 4th week
Last date for application form submission	May 2021, 3rd week
Beginning of application withdrawal process	May 2021, last week
Closing of the application withdrawal process	June 2021, 1st week
Admit card issue date	July 2021, 3rd week
Date of exam	August 2021, 2nd week
Result declaration	To be announced
PET/ PST and medical test date	To be announced
Detailed Application Form (DAF) release date	To be announced
Last for DAF submission	To be announced
Date of interview	To be announced
Final result declaration	To be announced

 

AFCAT Exam Important Details

The AFCAT exam stands for the Air Force Common Admission Test which is also known as the Indian Air Force Exam. AFCAT is a competitive exam which is conducted at a national level by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in order to select officers for its various branches excluding the medical and dental branches. The exam is held in order to recruit the Commissioned Air-Force Officer for Grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying & Permanent Commission (PC)/Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches. All the eligible men and women can apply for IAF AFCAT 2021 from 01 December to 30 December 2020 on AFCAT official website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR www.afcat.cdac.in .  As per AFCAT l 2021 Notification, the exam is scheduled to be held on 20 February 2021 and 21 February 2021. The candidates who are selected in AFCAT 2021 will be placed as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. 

Subject	Important Date
Commencement for Online Application	01 December 2020
Ending date for Online Application	31 December 2020
AFCAT 2021 Admit Card Date	05 February 2021
AFCAT 2021 Exam Date	20 and 21 February 2021
AFCAT 2021 Course Commencement	January 2022

 

Check out other details of AFCAT 2021

AFCAT 2021 Notification Details	AFCAT 2021 Exam Schedule
AFCAT 2021 Type of Commission	AFCAT 2021 Vacancy Details
AFCAT 2021 Salary	AFCAT 2021 Selection Process
AFCAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria	AFCAT 2021 Admit Card
AFCAT 2021 Location	AFCAT 2021 Physical Fitness
AFCAT 2021 Training	AFCAT 2021 How to Apply
AFCAT 2021 Preparation

 

Defence Exams Important Dates

The exam dates for all Defence exams are announced by the conducting body through the official notification on their official website. Candidates can keep checking the website or follow Safalta for all the recent updates on the defence exam.

The important dates of upcoming Defence exams 2021 are as follows-

Defence Exam Date 2021
Defence Exams	Notification	Exam Dates
NDA	NDA 1 – December 30 2020 NDA 2- June 9th 2021	NDA 1 – April 18th 2021 NDA 2- September 5th 2021
CDS	CDS 1- October 28th 2020 CDS 2- To be notified	CDS 1- February 7th 2021 CDS 2- To be notified
CAPF	April 15th 2021	August 8th 2021
AFCAT	To be notified	To be notified

 

Age Limit For Various Defence Exams

The age limit for different Defence exams conducted in India are different which is given below-

Defence Exam Age Limit
Exams	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
NDA	16 years	19 years
CDS	19 years	22 years – INA 23 years – AFA 24 years – IMA 25 years – OTA
CAPF	20 years	25 years
AFCAT Exam	20 years	24 years – Flying Branch 26 years – Ground Duty

 

Education Qualification For Various Defence Exams

The minimum education qualification required to appear for the defence exam is 12th Board pass. The details for education requirements for different Defence exams is as follows-

Defence Exam Educational Qualification
Exams	Minimum Education Requirement
NDA/NA Exam	12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination
CAPF	A Bachelor’s degree from any Government recognised University Or Deemed to be University
CDS Exam	Graduation/Bachelors from a Government recognised University
AFCAT Exam	A Graduation degree from any Government recognised University

Defence Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The UPSC and Air Force, reserves the right to set and make changes in the exam pattern and syllabus of CDS, NDA, CAPF and AFCAT respectively. The notification published by the conducting body mentions the Defence exam syllabus and exam pattern in detail.  Aspirants of various defence exam in India can go through the highlights of patterns and Defence exam syllabus given below-

Defence Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Defence Exams	Exam Pattern	Syllabus
NDA	Written Exam ( Part I – Maths – 300 marks, Part II – GAT –  600 marks) SSB Interview – Two stages – 900 Marks	Written exam – Covers subjects like Maths, English, and General knowledge  SSB Interview- Should have good speaking and communication skills along with written skills.
CAPF	Paper-I – Objective; 250 marks Paper-II – Subjective; 200 marks Physical Efficiency Test – on qualifying Paper I & II Personality test/Interview – 150 marks	Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence Paper-II – General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
CDS	Written Exam – (INA/IMA/AFA – 300 marks & OTA – 200 marks) SSB Interview	English, General knowledge and Elementary Mathematics
AFCAT	Written test (compulsory for all branches) – 300 marks EKT(Only for Technical) – 100 marks	Written test– General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test EKT– Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics

Candidates can check the detailed Defence exam syllabus for different exams on the link provided below – 

NDA Syllabus
AFCAT Syllabus
CDS Syllabus
CAPF Syllabus

Defence training academies

The various Defence training academies are –

1. Indian Military Academy (IMA) – Dehradun

2. Indian Naval Academy (INA) – Ezhimala

3. Air Force Academy (AFA) –  Hyderabad

4. Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Chennai

Defence Exam 2021 Preparation

As the number of applicants is rising every year there is a cut-throat competition and it's important that the candidates prepare well. Smart work is more important than hard work and it's needed that the candidates plan a strategy for preparing for the Defence exam. Defence exam holds a definite distinction in terms of both participation as well as the laurels, if successful out of all the competitive based examinations. Hence, the number of aspirants for defence exam is rising gradually.
 

One needs to delve into 5 broad parameters to achieve the result.

1. The very first step to achieve any dream is Planning. 

2. Then the second step is about gaining knowledge.  

3. The third step is to achieve analytical thinking. 

4. The Execution of the above-mentioned objectives. 

5. And finally, Improvisation is vital to achieving success.  

To clear any stage one needs to be determined and focused and should have a strategy to achieve it. This process needs to be followed at both stages. Clearing the online test in the very first go is crucial if one wants to clear the Defence Exam in the first attempt.

Start the Preparation at the right time for Defence Exam

• For planning, the preparations should begin at the right time. 

• One need to select the right sources which are reliable, trustworthy and methodically designed. It is always advisable to refer to a website which has the requisite brand value to act as a mentor.

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Understanding the Defence Exam Syllabus

• One must have a clear picture of the syllabus in mind. While the online test comprises English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

• To master the format and excel in them, one needs to imbibe the basics of the subject chosen. 

• What can be better than having a mentor sitting at home with proven excellence upholding the brand assiduously cultivated over years of trustworthiness! 

• The English Language comprises topics Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases etc.

• Numerical Ability comprises topics  Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)

• Reasoning Ability and Military Aptitude Test comprises Odd One Out, Analogy Venn Diagram, Pattern Completion, Dot Situation Analysis, Blood Relation, Missing Figures, Figure Classification, Coding and Decoding, Spotting the Embedded Figures, Sequencing.

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Understanding the Defence Exam Pattern and design

• Understanding the changing pattern and design of defence test papers are crucial.

• For that, one just needs to dig out previous years’ question papers and study them thoroughly.

• It is indeed surprising to notice a distinct pattern in terms of recurring topics and the new topics that get added to the way the question is styled. 

• After a thorough insight on the nuances of topics covered, it is advisable to concentrate on acquiring knowledge in these fields and practice similar questions.

Stick to one course Offered for Defence Exam

• Don’t put your legs at two different boats. Always ride on a single boat to reach your destination. 

• It's advisable to select one set of books or guides for the subjects. 

• Referring to too many books might lead to confusion and waste of time leaving one puzzled and disoriented. 

• Hence it is advisable to select those modules which are comprehensive, thorough and meticulously designed to upgrade the knowledge and interest of the student.
   

Being Updated with Current Affairs is required to Crack Defence Exam

• One must keep himself/herself updated with current affairs. 

• But it is rather a tedious exercise to keep a tab of all the events occurring in a vast number of fields both nationally and internationally. 

• Plus it is rather important to choose the impactful events which are most likely to be asked in the examination. 
   

Guidance from an expert team for Defence Exam

• To solve the dilemma, the best way is to take guidance from an expert team assimilating the Current Affairs and General Knowledge at Safalta.com that will keep students updated on a daily basis thus helping them save time and energy. 

• Safalta can help the examinees by providing information for the latest events on national and international Politics, Socio-economic issues, Science and Technology, Environment,  History, Geography etc.

Connect with the Subjects for Defence Exam

• It's always advisable for the applicants to take adequate interest and connect with each subject. This will help them in remembering things easily and stick to the plan or the strategy that you have made.

• It's natural to fizzle out sometimes and end up losing the concentration and determination that one had at the initial stages. 

• It's at these crucial times Safalta will keep holding the hands of the students and spirits high so that one never feels low or overburdened. 

• It’s rather imperative to persevere and follow the guide and one will be there at the top kissing your dreams. 
   

Defence Exam Mock Test

• With an impeccable start to one’s endeavours, it's essential to brush up the things that one has read earlier. 

• After all, reading and assimilating so much information and storing it in your mind is a tough task and there are chances that you might lose the track of knowledge gained.

• Hence there are the mock tests that will help in brushing up things at certain intervals.

• One can definitely rely on mock tests provided by Safalta as they can provide the best possible assessment. And the most important thing of these mock tests is revising from your notes, and not from your sourcebooks. 
   

Defence Exam Previous Year Question Papers

• It is advisable to take mock tests as answering the previous years’ question papers give a clear insight into the type of questions framed and asked in the  Defence Exam 

• On the other hand, it keeps one abreast with the assessment of the level of preparation. 

• The mock tests available online by Safalta for  Defence Exam are highly useful as they are framed under the guidance offered by the experts and mentors who evaluate answer sheets objectively.
   

Critical thinking and problem-Solving Required Defence Exam

• Critical thinking is of vital importance to excel in the Aptitude test, logical reasoning, mental ability, etc. requires everyday engagement and Practice.
   

Stay focused while Preparing Defence Exam

• At last, staying focused throughout the preparation months is important and self-motivation is the key to achieve success. 

• This is achieved by connecting with the subjects. 

• Even if one feels tired and studies seem mundane, it's rather imperative to carry on with zeal till the ultimate aim is fulfilled. 

• Just follow the above routine and keep up with guidance offered by Safalta, one can surely hope to crack the defence exam in the very first attempt.