UPSC NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 – Apply Online for 406 Vacancie

UPSC NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 – Apply Online for 406 Vacancie

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025. This examination offers a prestigious opportunity for young aspirants to join the Indian Armed Forces.


Overview

  • Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

  • Examination Name: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025

  • Total Vacancies: 406

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Official Website: upsc.gov.in


Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: May 28, 2025

  • Start of Online Application: May 28, 2025

  • Last Date to Apply: June 17, 2025 (up to 6:00 PM)

  • Last Date for Fee Payment: June 17, 2025

  • Date of Examination: September 14, 2025

  • Admit Card Release: Approximately 10–15 days before the exam


Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts
National Defence Academy (Army, Navy, Air Force) 370
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) 36
Total 406

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates must be unmarried male or female and:

  • A citizen of India, or

  • A subject of Nepal, or

  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit

  • Candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualifications

  • For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination.

  • For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.


Application Fee

  • General/OBC Candidates: ₹100/-

  • SC/ST/Female Candidates: Exempted

Payment can be made through:

  • Net Banking of SBI

  • Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card

  • UPI Payment

  • Pay by Cash option at any SBI Branch


Selection Process

  1. Written Examination:

    • Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks

    • General Ability Test (GAT): 150 questions, 600 marks

    • Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper

    • Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)

  2. SSB Interview:

    • Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which assesses intelligence and personality.


Examination Centers

The examination will be conducted at various centers across India. Candidates can choose their preferred examination center while filling out the application form.


How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in

  2. Click on the link for "Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC".

  3. Select "National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025".

  4. Fill in the required details in the application form.

  5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.

  6. Pay the application fee as applicable.

  7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.


Documents Required

  • Scanned passport-size photograph

  • Scanned signature

  • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)

  • Educational qualification certificates

  • Category certificate (if applicable)

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