UPSC NDA And 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
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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
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UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General/OBC
₹100/-
SC/ST/Women/JCOs/NCOs/ORs Wards
Exempted
UPSC NDA And NA II Recruitment 2025
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
UPSC NDA And NA II Recruitment 2025
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).
