India's most prestigious competitive exam for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services. Conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
NDA is the entry point to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for class 12 students. Conducted twice a year by UPSC, it consists of a written test followed by SSB Interview.