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Compare UPSC Defence Exams
Detailed side-by-side comparison of all 5 UPSC defence exams across 5,153 PYQs.
All Exams at a Glance
| Feature | NDA | CDS | CAPF | ESE | Geo-Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | National Defence Academy | Combined Defence Services | Central Armed Police Forces | Engineering Services Examination | Geo-Scientist Examination |
| Paper | General Ability Test (GAT) | General Knowledge (GK) | General Ability & Intelligence (GAI) | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | General Studies |
| Total PYQs | 1,469 | 1,426 | 734 | 684 | 840 |
| Years | 2019–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2020–2026 | 2020–2026 |
| Answers Available | 50% | 83% | 50% | 70% | 57% |
| Frequency | Twice a year (April & September) | Twice a year | Once a year | Once a year | Once a year |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass, Age 16.5-19.5 | Graduation | Graduation | Engineering Degree | MSc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics |
| Sessions | 3 per year | 2 per year | Once/year | Once/year | Once/year |
Detailed Pair-wise Comparisons
NDA vs CDS
1469 vs 1426 PYQs12th Pass, Age 16.5-19.5 vs Graduation
NDA vs CAPF
1469 vs 734 PYQs12th Pass, Age 16.5-19.5 vs Graduation
NDA vs ESE
1469 vs 684 PYQs12th Pass, Age 16.5-19.5 vs Engineering Degree
NDA vs Geo-Scientist
1469 vs 840 PYQs12th Pass, Age 16.5-19.5 vs MSc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics
CDS vs CAPF
1426 vs 734 PYQsGraduation vs Graduation
CDS vs ESE
1426 vs 684 PYQsGraduation vs Engineering Degree
CDS vs Geo-Scientist
1426 vs 840 PYQsGraduation vs MSc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics
CAPF vs ESE
734 vs 684 PYQsGraduation vs Engineering Degree
CAPF vs Geo-Scientist
734 vs 840 PYQsGraduation vs MSc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics
ESE vs Geo-Scientist
684 vs 840 PYQsEngineering Degree vs MSc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics