All the UPSC aspirants read this blog thoroughly because a detailed syllabus will not leave any loopholes in your preparation for the upcoming UPSC NDA & NA (1) Exam 2021.
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UPSC NDA & NA (1) RECRUITMENT 2021 – SELECTION PROCESS
UPSC NDA & NA (1) 2021 exam will consist of 2 stages
- Written examination
- SSB Interview
Stage I – Written Examination (Objective Type Questions)
| Exam Date | 18th April 2021 |
| Written Exam Syllabus | Mathematics (300 marks) General Ability Test (G.A.T) (600 marks) |
| Duration | 2.5 hours ( for mathematics) 2.5 hours ( for G.A.T ) |
| Marking | 1/3rd marks deduction for each wrong answer. |
UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion.
Stage II – SSB Examination (Intelligence & Personality Test)
| Exam Date | July 2021 to September 2021 |
| SSB Exam Pattern | Stage I – Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test, Picture Perception (PP) & Description Test (DT) Stage II – Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Test & the Conference. |
| Maximum Marks | 900 marks |
- Such candidates shall appear before a Services Selection Board (SSB) for Intelligence and Personality Test.
- Candidates for the Army/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentiality Test.
- Candidates for the Air Force in addition to the above will have to qualify Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Let’s look into the detailed syllabus for the exam.
Stage I – Written Examination (Objective Type Questions)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Marking Scheme |
| Mathematics | 120 questions | 300 marks | 2 ½ hours | 2.5 marks for each correct answer. 0.83 marks deducted for each wrong answer. |
| General Ability Test (GAT) PART A – English PART B – General Knowledge | PART A – 50 questions | 600 marks | 2 ½ hours | 4 marks for each correct answer. 1.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer. |
| PART B – 100 questions | ||||
| Total | 270 questions | 900 marks |
Check the following table for GAT subject wise marks distribution:
| Sections | Marks | |
| PART A – English | 200 | |
| PART B – General Knowledge | Physics | 100 |
| PART B – General Knowledge | Chemistry | 60 |
| PART B – General Knowledge | General Science | 40 |
| PART B – General Knowledge | History, Freedom Movement etc. | 80 |
| PART B – General Knowledge | Geography | 80 |
| PART B – General Knowledge | Current Events | 40 |
| Total | 600 |
Written Exam Syllabus
UPSC NDA & NA (1) RECRUITMENT 2021 – Written Exam Syllabus
Mathematics
| Chapter | Topics |
| Algebra | Concept of set Operations on sets Venn diagrams De Morgan Laws Cartesian Product Relation & Equivalence Relation Representation of Real Numbers on a line Complex Numbers – basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Conversion of a number Arithmetic, Geometric & Harmonic Progressions Quadratic equations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs Permutation & Combination Binomial Theorem & its applications Logarithms & its application |
| Matrices & Determinants | Types of matrices Operations on matrices Determinants of a matrix Basic properties of determinants Adjoint & Inverse of a square matrix Applications Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule & by Matrix Method |
| Trigonometry | Angles & their measures in degrees & in radians. Trigonometrical ratios Trigonometric identities Sum & Difference Formulae Multiple & Sub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications – Height & Distance Properties of Triangles |
| Analytical Geometry of Two & Three Dimensions | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance Formula Equation of a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from a line Equation of a circle in standard & general form Standard forms of parabola, ellipse & hyperbola. Eccentricity & axis of a conic Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points Direction Cosines & direction ratios Equation two points Equation of a plane & a line in various form Equation of a sphere |
| Differential Calculus | Concept of a real-valued function – domain, range & graph of a function. Composite function, one to one, onto & inverse functions Notion of limit Continuity of functions Algebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function Geometrical & Physical interpretation Second Derivatives Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima |
| Vector Algebra | Vector in two & three dimensions, magnitude & direction of a vector Unit & null vectors Addition of vectors Scalar multiplication of a vector Scalar product or dot product of two sectors Vector product or cross product of two vectors |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | Integration as inverse of differentiation Integration by substitution and by parts Standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals – determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves applications. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation Formation of a differential equation General and particular solution of a differential equations |
| Statistics | Classification of data Frequency distribution Cumulative frequency distribution Graphical representation – Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation Determination and comparison. Correlation and regression. |
| Probability | Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of probability — classical and statistical Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution. |
General Ability Test (GAT)
| Subjects | Topics |
| PART A – English | Basic Understanding of English & use of words Grammar & usage Vocabulary Comprehension Cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s English proficiency. |
| PART B – General Knowledge | Broadly divided into 6 sections to test the intelligence & general knowledge in the following subjects; Section A – Physics Section B – Chemistry Section C – General Science Section D – History Section E – Geography Section F – Current Affairs |
| Section A – Physics | Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes & Pressure Barometer. Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation & elementary ideas of work Power and Energy. Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat Change of State and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet. Static and Current Electricity Conductors and Non-conductors Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic Effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary Cells Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope. Compass, Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses |
| Section B – Chemistry | Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide Oxidation and Reduction Acids, bases and salts Carbon – different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial. The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency. |
| Section C – General Science | Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals. Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention. Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists. |
| Section D – History | A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world. |
| Section E – Geography | The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification Weathering-Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of Climate Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources Location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports in India. |
| Section F – Current Affairs | Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports. |
Stage II – SSB Examination (Intelligence & Personality Test)
| Stages | Tests | |
| Stage 1 | Screening Test | Verbal & Non-Verbal Test PPDT |
| Stage 2 | Psychological Test | Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Word Association Test (WAT) Situation Reaction Test (SRT) Self Description Test (SD) |
| Stage 2 | Group Testing Officers Test | GD GPE PGT HGT IOT Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture FGT |
| Stage 2 | Personal Interview | – |
| Stage 2 | Conference | – |
This was all about subject & topic wise syllabus for the upcoming UPSC NDA & NA (1) Exam 2021. Prepare yourself thoroughly and we wish you excel your exam.
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