UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC NDA & NA II Recruitment 2025 Notification for a total of 406 vacancies. This is a golden opportunity for unmarried male and female candidates who aspire to join the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA). The online application process has started from 28 May 2025 and will continue till 17 June 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official UPSC website.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025: Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 28 May 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 June 2025
- NDA & NA II Exam Date: 14 September 2025
- Result Declaration: October 2025
Vacancy Breakdown for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025
The total number of 406 posts are distributed across different wings of the Indian Armed Forces as follows:
- National Defence Academy (NDA):
- Indian Army: 208 posts
- Indian Navy: 42 posts
- Air Force Flying Branch: 92 posts
- Air Force Ground Duty (Technical): 18 posts
- Air Force Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 10 posts
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 posts
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Eligibility Criteria for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025
Age Limit
To be eligible for the NDA & NA II Examination 2025, candidates must be born between 2 January 2007 and 1 January 2010. Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- For Army Wing of NDA: Passed Class 12 from a recognized board in any stream.
- For Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy: Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
UPSC NDA 2025 Application Fee
- General/OBC candidates: ₹100/-
- SC/ST candidates and Female applicants: Exempted from fee
The application fee can be paid via online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Selection Process for UPSC NDA & NA II 2025
The recruitment process involves multiple stages to ensure that only the most capable and deserving candidates are selected:
- Written Examination
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern
The NDA written exam comprises two papers:
- Mathematics: 300 Marks
- General Ability Test (GAT): 600 Marks
- Total: 900 Marks
- Time Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper
Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for the SSB Interview, which carries 900 marks.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025
Follow the step-by-step guide below to complete your online application for UPSC NDA II 2025:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
- Select “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC”.
- Register using your basic details and generate your login credentials.
- Fill in the complete application form with accurate personal and educational information.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Valid ID Proof
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Preview the application form and submit it.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
UPSC NDA 2025 Exam Centers
UPSC will conduct the NDA exam in major cities across India. Applicants must choose their preferred exam center while filling the application form. Some popular centers include:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Bengaluru
- Jaipur
- Bhopal
- Lucknow
- Patna
UPSC NDA II 2025 Admit Card
The admit cards for the UPSC NDA exam will be made available around three weeks before the exam date. Candidates can download their e-Admit Card from the UPSC website using their registration ID or roll number.
UPSC NDA II 2025 Result
The result of the written exam will be declared in October 2025. Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the SSB interview. Final merit will be prepared based on performance in both written and SSB stages.