Army, Navy, Air Force & Agniveer Exam Preparation

Who can usually apply

• Agniveer (Army, Navy, Air Force): usually class 10 or 12 pass depending on the trade, with an upper age limit
• NDA: class 12 pass or appearing, unmarried; read the latest notice for details
• CDS: usually graduates; some academies need specific degrees
• Paramilitary forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles): constables usually class 10 or 12 pass

How selection usually works

1. Written exam: computer-based or pen-and-paper depending on the force
2. Physical fitness and measurement tests
3. Medical examination
4. For officer entries (NDA, CDS): the SSB interview

Subjects to cover

• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• English and General Ability
• Reasoning
• General Science

How to prepare

1. Identify your entry (Agniveer, NDA, CDS or paramilitary) and read its notification: age, education and physical standards are strict
2. Begin running and basic fitness training now; many candidates fail the physical stage
3. For NDA and CDS strengthen maths and English, and read about the SSB process early
4. Practise previous papers and mock tests
5. Prepare your documents and keep medical fitness (eyesight and other standards) in mind

Official websites

• Indian Army recruitment
• Indian Navy recruitment
• UPSC (NDA and CDS)