All Defence Exams in India

1. CAPF – Central Armed Police Force

CAPF is an All India level exam conducted annually. The notification for CAPF exam is released to recruit various Group A and Group B officers in the seven security forces of India. 

2. NDA – National Defence Academy/ Naval Academy 

NDA/NA is an all India defence entrance exam that is conducted by UPSC twice a year, in April and in September. Candidates who qualify NDA exam get admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings 

3. CDS – Combined Defense Services

CDS is a national level defence entrance exam which is again conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. CDS exam is conducted biannually, CDS I in February and CDS II in September. 

4. AFCAT – Air Force Common Admission Test

The Indian Air force conducts the AFCAT exam to select candidates for multiple posts in the Air Force such as Flying Officers, Officers in Ground Duty – Technical Post, and Officers in Ground Duty -Non-Technical Post. 

5. Services Selection Board (SSB) 

It is the selection board which conducts Personality and Intelligence Interview spread over 5 to 6 days which scientifically analyses each candidate's potential and compatibility for commission into the Armed Forces of India. 

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