UPSC NDA & NA II Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 via Examination Notice No. 10/2025-NDA-II, dated 28th May 2025. This exam is conducted for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 156th Course, and for the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing on 1st July 2026.
Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online through the new UPSC portal at https://upsconline.nic.in by 17th June 2025. The written examination is scheduled for 14th September 2025 across multiple centres in India.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Overview
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II), 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Courses | NDA 156th Course & NA 118th Course (10+2 Entry) |
| Total Vacancies | 406 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Exam Date | 14th September 2025 |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 14th September 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | October 2025 |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/Women/JCOs/NCOs/ORs Wards | Exempted |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Vacancies and Qualifications
| Wing/Academy | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | 208 | 12th Class Pass (Any Stream) |
| NDA Navy | 42 | 12th Class Pass with PCM |
| NDA Air Force (Flying) | 92 | 12th Class Pass with PCM |
| NDA Air Force (Ground Tech.) | 18 | 12th Class Pass with PCM |
| NDA Air Force (Ground Non-Tech.) | 10 | 12th Class Pass with PCM |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 36 | 12th Class Pass with PCM |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Age Limit
Only unmarried male and female candidates born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010 are eligible. Candidates must undertake not to marry before completing their training. If a candidate marries during training, they will be discharged and must refund the training cost.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination conducted by UPSC.
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test) by the Services Selection Board.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination for the final merit list.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| Paper II (Part A & B) | General Ability Test | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| — Part A (English) | English | — | 200 |
| — Part B (GK, Science) | General Knowledge | — | 400 |
| — | Total Written | — | 900 |
| — | SSB Interview | — | 900 |
Note: Negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA II 2025
Candidates must apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in using the new Universal Registration and Common Application Form. No corrections will be allowed after final submission. Applicants must upload all required documents and are advised to use their Aadhaar Card for ID verification. Applications must be submitted by 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM).
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Important Links
| UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Official Notification (PDF) | Notification |
| UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |