UPSC NDA II & NA II Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 406 Posts | Notification, Eligibility, Dates & Exam Pattern
Last Date for Apply
17 June 2025
UPSC NDA II & NA II Recruitment 2025 : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for National Defence Academy (NDA) II and Naval Academy (NA) II Examination 2025. This is a golden opportunity for young aspirants who dream of joining the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force right after 10+2. The online application process has started on 28 May 2025 and will continue till 17 June 2025.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Start
28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply
17 June 2025 (Till 06:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
17 June 2025
Correction Window
As per UPSC schedule
Exam Date
14 September 2025
Admit Card Availability
Expected in September 2025
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC
₹100/-
SC / ST Candidates
No Fee
Payment Mode
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
Educational Qualification
1. For Army Wing of NDA
Passed / Appearing 10+2 examination from a recognized board in any stream.
2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA
Passed / Appearing 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
3. For Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
Passed / Appearing 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
Note: Candidates appearing for the 12th board exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply
Age Limit (as per NDA II Notification 2025)
Candidates must be born between 02 January 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation as per UPSC norms.
NDA 2 2025 Vacancy Details
Total: 406 Posts
Wing
No. of Vacancies
NDA Army Wing
208
NDA Navy Wing
42
NDA Air Force Wing
120
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)
36
Selection Process
The selection of candidates is based on a three-stage process:
Written Examination conducted by UPSC.
SSB Interview conducted by Services Selection Board.
Medical Fitness & Document Verification.
NDA II 2025 Exam Pattern
1. Written Exam
Subject
Duration
Marks
Mathematics
2.5 Hours
300
General Ability Test (GAT)
2.5 Hours
600
Total
–
900
Negative Marking: Yes (For wrong answers)
The exam is objective type (MCQ) and conducted in offline (pen-paper) mode.
Click on “Online Application for Various UPSC Examinations”.
Select NDA & NA II Examination 2025.
Complete Part-I Registration with personal & educational details.
Upload scanned documents and pay the application fee.
Take a printout of the final submitted form.
Why NDA is a Great Career Opportunity?
Direct entry into prestigious defence academies: NDA Khadakwasla & INA Ezhimala
Complete residential training with stipend
Secure job in Indian Armed Forces with salary, rank, and social prestige
Option to join Army, Navy, or Air Force based on performance and preference
The UPSC NDA II & NA II 2025 examination is a gateway to a respected and adventurous career in the Indian Armed Forces. If you are a passionate, patriotic, and physically fit candidate with leadership potential, don’t miss this opportunity. Start your preparation today and make your dream come true.
