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Defence Exams 2026
Defence exams open the door to a career of honour and national service in the Indian Armed Forces. The UPSC conducts NDA and CDS for officer entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force, while AFCAT, Agniveer and service-specific recruitments cover a range of officer and soldier/airmen/sailor roles.
85 exams Updated for 2026
About Defence Exams
Defence exams open the door to a career of honour and national service in the Indian Armed Forces. The UPSC conducts NDA and CDS for officer entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force, while AFCAT, Agniveer and service-specific recruitments cover a range of officer and soldier/airmen/sailor roles.
Selection typically combines a written examination with the SSB interview (for officer entries) or physical and medical tests (for soldier-level entries). These exams reward sound fundamentals, physical fitness, mental aptitude and leadership potential.
All Defence Exams (85)
Defence Exams at a Glance
| Exam | Conducting Body | Level | Exam Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airforce Group Y | Indian Air Force | National | To be announced | Details |
| NDA | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | National | September 2026 | Details |
| Army GD Agniveer | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| CDS | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | National | November 2026 | Details |
| AFCAT | Indian Air Force (IAF) | National | August 2026 | Details |
| BSF Head Constable | Border Security Force (BSF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Agniveer GD | Indian Army | National | June 2026 | Details |
| BSF Tradesman | Border Security Force (BSF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| UPSC CAPF AC | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Coast Guard Navik | Indian Coast Guard (ICG) | National | September 2026 | Details |
| Airforce Group X | Indian Air Force | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Airforce Agniveer | Indian Air Force | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF Head Constable | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Navy MR Agniveer | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF Constable | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF Tradesman | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF Constable | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy Agniveer SSR | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy Agniveer | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Coast Guard Navik GD | Indian Coast Guard | National | To be announced | Details |
| Army Tradesman Agniveer | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| INET | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| Territorial Army | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| SSB Head Constable | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National | To be announced | Details |
| BSF Constable | Border Security Force (BSF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CAPF HCM ASI | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | National | To be announced | Details |
| BSF RO | Border Security Force (BSF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF Head Constable | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army Nursing Assistant | — | State | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army Agniveer | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| SSB Constable | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP Constable | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy SSR Medical Assistant | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| Army Clerk Agniveer | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Coast Guard Navik DB | Indian Coast Guard | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF ASI | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Army Technical Agniveer | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| SSB Service Selection Board | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Technician A | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP Constable Tradesman | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP Head Constable | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF Paramedical Staff | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF Driver | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Air Force Group C | Indian Air Force | National | To be announced | Details |
| BSF SI | Border Security Force (BSF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| SSB SI | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National | To be announced | Details |
| NDA Group C | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF ASI | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF SI | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ACC Exam | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| AFCAT EKT | Indian Air Force | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy Fireman | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP SI | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP Driver | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO MTS | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy Chargeman | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| Assam Rifles | Assam Rifles | National | To be announced | Details |
| Navy Tradesman Mate | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| CISF Fireman | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant | Indian Coast Guard | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army Group C | — | State | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Coast Guard Yantrik | Indian Coast Guard | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army BSc Nursing | — | State | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO RAC | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Navy Tradesman | Indian Navy | National | To be announced | Details |
| AOC Fireman | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| AOC Tradesman Mate | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| Army Havildar SAC | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| AOC Material Assistant | Indian Army | National | To be announced | Details |
| DGAFMS Group C | Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF LDCE | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| SSB ASI | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army CEE | — | State | To be announced | Details |
| Assam Rifles Tradesman | Assam Rifles | National | To be announced | Details |
| Indian Army 36 FAD | — | State | To be announced | Details |
| ITBP Assistant Commandant | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | National | To be announced | Details |
| CRPF Assistant Commandant | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO STA | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Administrative Assistant | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Stenographer | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| ISRO Scientific Assistant | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO JTO | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Fireman | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Store Assistant | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
| DRDO Vehicle Operator | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | National | To be announced | Details |
Dates are indicative — always verify on the official website.
How to Prepare for Defence Exams
- Strengthen Mathematics, English and General Knowledge for the written stage.
- Stay physically fit and practice for the physical efficiency standards.
- For officer entries, prepare thoroughly for the 5-day SSB interview and psychological tests.
- Solve previous-year NDA/CDS/AFCAT papers and revise current affairs on defence.
Defence Exams — Frequently Asked Questions
Which defence exam can I take after 12th?
NDA (via UPSC) and the Agniveer schemes allow entry after Class 12; CDS and AFCAT require graduation.
Is the SSB interview part of every defence exam?
The SSB interview is part of officer-entry exams (NDA, CDS, AFCAT); soldier-level entries have physical and medical tests instead.
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