After passing out all the phases mentioned during the entrance exam, the cadets are selected finally and they are recommended for training by NDA for next 3 years (equivalent to Graduation degree).
On completion of three years of training in NDA, cadets get further training for the last one year by IMA/INA/IAFA depending upon the choice allotted to them.
On completion of all the four years training, the cadets are commissioned as an officer and designated as Lieutenant in Army, Sub-Lieutenant in Navy and Flying Officer in the Air force as per their allotted choice.
Career Graph :
| ARMY | NAVY | AIRFORCE |
|---|---|---|
| General | Admiral | Air Chief Marshal |
| Lieutenant General | Vice Admiral | Air Marshal |
| Major General | Rear Admiral | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Brigadier | Commodorer | Air Commodore |
| Colonel (Time Scale) | Captain (Time Scale) | Group Captain (Time Scale) |
| Colonel (Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) |
| Lt. Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander |
| Major | Lt. Commander | Squadron Leader |
| Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant | Sub Lieutenant | Flying Officer |