Top Defence Exams 2025 – Build Your Career in Indian Armed Forces

If you are passionate about joining the Indian Defence Forces, Sarkari Job Setu brings you a complete guide to the Top Defence Exams in 2025. From NDA and CDS to AFCAT and Agniveer, here’s everything you need to know to start your defence career in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

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1. NDA (National Defence Academy) 2025

The NDA Exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is one of the most prestigious defence exams in India. It allows candidates to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings after completing 10+2.

• Eligibility: 12th pass (PCM required for Air Force/Navy)

• Age Limit: 16.5 to 19.5 years

• Exam Conducted By: UPSC

• Selection Process: Written Exam + SSB Interview

📅 NDA 1 & 2 2025 Notification Dates and Online Form links will be available on Sarkari Job Setu.

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2. CDS (Combined Defence Services) 2025

The CDS Exam is another major recruitment test conducted by UPSC for graduates who wish to serve as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

• Eligibility: Graduation (specific subjects for Navy/Air Force)

• Exam Pattern: Written Exam + SSB Interview

• Age Limit: 19 to 25 years

• Academies: IMA, INA, AFA, OTA

Stay tuned with Sarkari Job Setu for CDS 1 & 2 2025 application dates, syllabus, and result updates.

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3. AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 2025

The AFCAT Exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force for Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches.

• Eligibility: Graduation with 60% marks

• Selection Process: Online Test + AFSB Interview

• Age Limit: 20 to 24 years (Flying Branch)

• Frequency: Conducted twice a year (AFCAT 1 and 2)

🛩️ Get all AFCAT notifications, admit cards, and results instantly on Sarkari Job Setu.

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4. Agniveer Recruitment 2025 (Army, Navy & Air Force)

Under the Agnipath Scheme, Defence Forces recruit candidates as Agniveers for four years of service.

• Posts: Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force

• Eligibility: 10th/12th pass depending on post

• Age Limit: 17.5 to 21 years

• Selection: Written Test + Physical Test + Medical Exam

🔥 Visit Sarkari Job Setu to apply online and check the latest Agniveer Bharti 2025 notifications.

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5. Other Defence Exams

Apart from the above, candidates can also apply for:

• Indian Coast Guard Recruitment

• BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF Jobs

• Territorial Army Officer Entry

Each of these forces conducts its own exams and recruitment drives which are regularly updated on Sarkari Job Setu.

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Why Prepare with Sarkari Job Setu?

At Sarkari Job Setu, we make your defence exam preparation easier by providing:

• 📰 Latest Defence Exam Notifications

• 📅 Application Dates and Deadlines

• 🧾 Admit Cards and Results

• 📘 Syllabus, Eligibility, and Exam Pattern Details

• 📍 Direct Official Links for Online Form Submission