The UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 notification (Examination Notice No. 10/2025-NDA-II) is officially released by the Union Public Service Commission on 28 May 2025. Aspirants can now apply online for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II) through the UPSC online portal. This prestigious exam offers admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA as well as the 118th INAC, with the written exam scheduled for 14 September 2025 in two shifts.
Overview: UPSC NDA & NA II Exam 2025
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Application Window | 28 May – 20 June 2025 (extended) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} |
| Total Vacancies | 406 Posts |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 (Two sessions: 10:00–12:30 & 14:00–16:30) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 28 May 2025 |
| Original Last Date | 17 June 2025 |
| Extended Last Date | 20 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected ~A week before exam (mid-August) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} |
Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women / JCOs / NCOs / ORs (Wards) | Exempted |
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria
| Academy / Wing | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|
| NDA Army | 208 | 12th pass (any stream) |
| NDA Navy | 42 | 12th pass with PCM |
| NDA Air Force (Flying) | 92 | 12th pass with PCM |
| Air Force (Ground Tech.) | 18 | 12th pass with PCM |
| Air Force (Ground Non-Tech.) | 10 | 12th pass with PCM |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 36 | 12th pass with PCM |
Age Limit & Marital Status
Only unmarried candidates born between 2 January 2007 and 1 January 2010 are eligible. Candidates must take an oath not to marry until the completion of training; marriage during training leads to discharge and refund obligation.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Mathematics & General Ability Test)
- SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 2½ hrs (10:00–12:30) | 300 |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (English + GK) | 2½ hrs (14:00–16:30) | 600 |
Important Links
FAQs
- When is the UPSC NDA & NA II written exam? – 14 September 2025, conducted in two shifts.
- What is the last date to apply? – 20 June 2025 (extended) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- When will admit cards be released? – Approximately one week before the exam (mid-August) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
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