NDA 1 2023 SSB Interview Marks of Toppers: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the final scores of candidates who passed the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA 1 2023). These individuals are recommended for the 151st course at the National Defence Academy’s Army, Navy, and Air Force wings and the 113th course at the Indian Naval Academy.
Key Highlights:
- The results can be viewed on the UPSC website.
- The initial test was held on April 16, followed by interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence.
- Medical examination outcomes were not factored into the final results.
- A total of 628 candidates passed the examination.
- To pass, candidates needed at least 301 out of 900 marks in the written test and a minimum of 25% in each subject.
NDA 1 2023 Toppers:
- Shivraj Singh Pachhai: 1002 marks (529 written, 473 SSB)
- Ishan Tripathi: 997 marks (510 written, 487 SSB)
- Abhishek Singh Bhadouria: 955 marks (519 written, 436 SSB)
- Nakshatra Kanchan: 953 marks (531 written, 422 SSB)
- Anagh Bisht: 942 marks (483 written, 459 SSB)
Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case of same aggregate scores:
- Older candidates ranked higher.
- If age was identical, candidates with better written test scores ranked higher.
Selection Process: Candidates were assessed for their intelligence, personality, and potential officer qualities. Aspiring Air Force cadets also had the option to take the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test. Two stages of tests evaluated candidates’ intelligence and thinking, with successful candidates required to provide academic certificates for verification.
Vacancy Breakdown:
- Army: 208 positions (10 for females)
- Navy: 42 openings (3 for females)
- Air Force:
- Flying: 92 (2 for females)
- Ground Duties (Tech): 18 (2 for females)
- Ground Duties (Non-Tech): 10 (2 for females)
- Naval Academy: 25 (males only)
Additional Support: For more details or queries, candidates can approach the facilitation counter near the Commission’s Gate ‘C’. UPSC helplines 011-23385271, 011-23381125, and 011-23098543 operate from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays.
