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For the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam in 2026, candidates typically need to be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old at the time of course commencement.

Given that your birthday is March 1, 2007, the following determines your eligibility:

You would be 19 years and 1 month old in April 2026, which is inside the acceptable age limit for the NDA 1 exam.
You ought to be qualified for the NDA 2026 April exam based on the basic standards. To ensure your eligibility, you should always verify the precise age cutoffs in the official NDA notification. Every year, the age requirements could be slightly altered.

Hello Aspirant

You should enter 2020 as the passing year in the SSC CGL application form.

Here's why:

Completion of Degree: You completed all requirements for your degree, including clearing backlogs, in 2020.

Eligibility Criteria: The key is to have completed your degree before the eligibility cutoff date for SSC CGL.

Also, as you have mentioned, your scorecard has 2020 as the passing year, so you anyway will have to mention it as 2020 because the authorities cross-check all the documents.

Hi Nidhi,

For the SSC CGL form, your passing year should be the year when you completed all requirements for your graduation, including clearing any backlogs. Since you cleared your backlog in 2023 and your final marksheet date is June 24, 2024, you should mention 2024 as your passing year .

This is because your degree is considered complete only when all subjects, including backlogs, are cleared and you have been awarded the final marksheet.

Hope it helps!

Greetings,
If you do not see "General" category option in additional category section during registration you should typically select "Unreserved" (UR) or any similar term that denotes the general category.

• Look for "Unreserved" (UR) : This is the common term used for the general category.
• Check for "General" or "Open" : Sometimes, these terms are used interchangeably.
• Refer to Instructions : Look at the guidelines or instructions provided on the registration page for clarification.
• Contact Support : If it’s still unclear, consider reaching out to the SSC helpdesk or support team for assistance.
  
  I hope this information is helpful to you.

Hy,

Yes, in the HPAS (Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service) exam, you can choose different mediums for different papers. Here's how it generally works:

1. General Studies (GS) and Essay Paper

• Medium : You can write the General Studies (GS) and Essay papers in Hindi or English, depending on the options provided in the exam notification. Typically, candidates can choose the medium of examination for these papers according to their preference.

2. Optional Subject Paper

• Medium : For the optional subject paper, you can choose the medium of examination based on the language in which the optional subject material is available. If the optional subject material is available in English, you would usually write the optional paper in English.

Steps to Follow

1. Check the Official Notification : Review the HPAS exam notification and guidelines carefully to confirm the medium options available for each paper.
2. Indicate Your Choice : During the application process, indicate your choice of medium for each paper as per the options provided by the HPAS exam authorities.
3. Prepare Accordingly : Ensure you have study materials and resources in the language you choose for each paper. For instance, if you choose Hindi for GS and Essay but English for the optional subject, gather relevant materials in both languages.

Summary

• General Studies and Essay Papers : You can typically choose Hindi or English.
• Optional Subject Paper : The medium should align with the language in which the optional subject materials are available.

Hello Aspirant , Hope your doing great . As per your query , o be eligible for the NDA (National Defence Academy) 2026 April exam, you need to have been born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st January 2011 . Since you were born on 1st March 2007, you are eligible to appear for the NDA exam in April 2026.

Hello Sakshi,

First of all Don't worry.

When filling out the SSC CGL form and asked for the roll number or roll code, you can use the "Seat Number" mentioned on your SSC (Maharashtra Board) certificate. The "Seat Number" is equivalent to the roll number or roll code for the purposes of the form.

Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Locate the Seat Number : Find the "Seat Number" on your SSC certificate. This is typically a unique number assigned to you during your exams.
2. Enter the Seat Number : When the form asks for your roll number or roll code, enter this "Seat Number" exactly as it appears on your certificate.
3. Confirm the Format : Ensure that the format you enter matches any specifications provided on the SSC CGL form (e.g., number of digits, any special characters).

If you encounter any specific formatting issues or the form does not accept your entry, consider these additional steps:

1. Check Instructions : Refer to the detailed instructions provided in the form or on the SSC official website for any specific guidelines related to Maharashtra Board students.
2. Contact Support : If you are still unsure or face issues, contact the SSC helpdesk or customer support for clarification. They can provide guidance on what to enter in this field.
3. Check Forums/Groups : Look for advice from other candidates who might have faced similar issues on educational forums or social media groups dedicated to SSC exam preparation.

Hope it helps!

Hello Aspirant

You can indeed appear for the SSC CGL exam multiple times as long as you meet the age limit and eligibility criteria.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the SSC CGL exam.

Educational Qualification required to appear for SSC CGL are-

A Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Desirable (for specific posts): Statistics as a subject at the degree level.

Economics/Statistics/Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject.

The age limit varies depending on the post you're applying for. Generally, it ranges between 18 to 32 years. There are relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD

Hope this helps

Hy aspirant,

Here is a list of books that you may refer for SSC GD :-

SSC GD Constable Guide by Arihant Publications

SSC GD Constable Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board

SSC GD Constable Recruitment Exam Guide by R. Gupta

SSC GD Constable Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan

Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, R. P. Suman

Manorama Yearbook by Mammen Mathew

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

Hindi Vyakaran by Dr. Vasudev Nandan Prasad

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

Logical and Analytical Reasoning by A.K. Gupta

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