UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025 Notification is out. 406 vacancies across Army, Navy, Air Force. Apply online by 17 June 2025. Check eligibility, exam pattern & how to apply.
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 under Examination Notice No. 10/2025-NDA-II. This prestigious examination offers 406 vacancies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online through the official portal https://upsconline.nic.in until 17th June 2025.
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Overview
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025
- Total Vacancies: 406
- Exam Date: 14th September 2025
- Application Deadline: 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Written Exam + SSB Interview)
- Eligibility: 12th Pass (varies by wing)
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Academy & Wing |
Total Vacancies |
For Women |
NDA – Army Wing |
208 |
10 |
NDA – Navy Wing |
42 |
5 |
NDA – Air Force (Flying) |
92 |
2 |
NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech) |
18 |
2 |
NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Tech) |
10 |
2 |
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
36 |
4 |
Total |
406 |
25 |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
📘 Educational Qualification |
🧒 Age Limit |
- Army Wing (NDA): 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Air Force & Naval Wings (NDA) and 10+2 Cadet Entry (NA): 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics.
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- Only Unmarried Male and Female Candidates
- Born between: 02 January 2007 and 01 January 2010
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UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online via UPI, Net Banking, or Cards
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Written Exam Pattern UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
Paper |
Duration |
Marks |
Mathematics |
2.5 Hours |
300 |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
2.5 Hours |
600 |
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 SSB Interview
The SSB is a two-stage process:
- Stage 1: OIR + PP&DT
- Stage 2: Interview, Group Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference
- Marks: 900
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) process
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) for NDA & NA (II), 2025
- Upload documents (photo, signature, ID proof)
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download confirmation
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Notification Release |
28 May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
17 June 2025 |
NDA 2 Exam Date |
14 September 2025 |
Admit Card Release |
1st Week of Sept 2025 (Tentative) |
SSB Interviews |
December 2025–January 2026 (Tentative) |
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 Important Links