After Diploma ECE Can Apply For Indian Air Force and Army

Can I apply for Indian Air Force and Indian Army through national defense academy examination after passing Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering?

[Arun Vats]

No you are not eligible to apply for Indian Air Force and Indian Army through national defense academy examination of Union public service commission. to apply for NDA exam you must pass 12th grade examination.

Eligibility Criteria for NDA Exam
For Army:
You must pass in Class 12th from any recognized board with any discipline.

For Navy and AIF:
Candidates must pass in Class 12th with Science Discipline from any recognized Board.

Age limit
16 ½ to 19 Years

Marital Status Unmarried

Duration of Training
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA(For Army cadets)/
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at Naval Academy(For Naval cadets)/
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)

Tentative Schedule (Examination held twice a year)
Notification of Examination October - November & April - May
Conduct of Examination April - May & Sept. - Oct

UPSC NDA EXAM PATTERN
The written exam consist of two papers.
Written Examination Paper Subject Duration Maximum Marks
I Mathematics 2.5 hours 300
II General Ability Test 2.5 hours 600
Total 900

The General Ability Test
Part Subject Maximum Marks
Part A English 200
Part B General Knowledge 400
Total 600

UPSC NDA NA I Exam Syllabus 2014
Paper I Mathematics :
Matrices and Determinants
Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions
Algebra
Statistics and Probability
Differential Calculus
Trigonometry
Vector Algebra
Integral Calculus and Differential equations

Paper II General Ability :
Paper II General Ability have two section
1. English Section and
2. General Knowledge Section.

English Section :
Vocabulary
Grammar and usage
Proficiency in English
Use of words
Comprehension
Cohesion in extended text

General Knowledge Section :
General Science
Physics
Chemistry
Geography
Social Study
Current Events

I have completed my Diploma in ECE and now want to join Indian Air Force or Army so please tell me am I eligible for it?

[Arun Vats]

Sorry after diploma you are not eligible for Indian Air Force or Army

Firstly you have to completed your graduation degree than you can apply for it

As you have done diploma in ECE than you can do engineering in ECE after it you can apply through CDS exam

CDS stands for Combined Defence Academy, it is conducted by UPSC

Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must be citizen of India

For Indian Army:
Must have passed Degree from a recognized university or equivalent

For Air Force Academy:
Must have a Degree from recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology

Age Limit
Indian Military Academy
18-24 years

Air Force Academy
19-23 years

Paper Pattern
Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Elementary Mathematics 100
Total 300

CDS Exam Question Paper