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1.7 million appear for defence exams — so why is the Indian Navy short of officers?

Updated – March 05, 2026 02:17 am IST - DHAKA

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In India, the dream of wearing a military uniform is a motivator for millions. Last year, as many as 1.74 million men and women appeared for the UPSC’s National Defence Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) examinations. Yet, the Indian Navy is currently reeling under a crisis of manpower, operating with a shortage of nearly 11,000 personnel. There is a 21% shortage in the officer cadre and 18% among sailors. This crisis starts to loom early due to a fractured school educational pipeline where a lack of early career counselling and poor STEM foundations are leaving behind candidates before they even get a chance to compete.

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