Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 (NDA & NA Exam (II) 2025). This is a Regular employment opportunity. There are a total of 406 vacancies 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). The recruitment notification was released on 28/05/2025. The job posting will be across various locations in India. Applications start on 28/05/2025 and the last date to apply is 17/06/2025. Applicants from India are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION |
| Post Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 |
| Advt No. | 10/2025-NDA-II |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Objective Type) |
| Vacancies | 406 |
| Salary | Stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during training |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India (after training) |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Posts |
| Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 (including 04 for female candidates) |
| Air Force (Flying) | 92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Air Force (Ground Duties Tech) | 18 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Air Force (Ground Duties Non Tech) | 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
Age Limit: Candidates must be unmarried male/female, born not earlier than 01/01/2007 and not later than 01/01/2010. Age relaxation as per government rules.
Exam Fee
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST, Female | Exempted |
Essential Qualification
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Army Wing of National Defence Academy:
- 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent.
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Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy AND 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy:
- 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent.
Candidates appearing in the 12th Class can also apply. Such candidates must submit proof of passing by 10/06/2026.
Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Mathematics (Code 01): 2.5 Hours, 300 Marks.
- General Ability Test (Code 02): 2.5 Hours, 600 Marks.
- Both papers will have objective type questions.
- Penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers.
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview:
- Intelligence and Personality Test (900 Marks).
- Two-stage selection procedure: Stage I (OIR and PP&DT) and Stage II (Interview, Group Testing, Psychology Tests, Conference).
- Medical Examination.
How to Apply
- Go to the official UPSC website: Click Here to Apply.
- Register on the new Online Application Portal.
- Fill the application form carefully and upload necessary documents.
- Use Aadhaar Card as ID document for easy verification.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 28/05/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17/06/2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17/06/2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Examination | 14/09/2025 |
| Declaration of Written Exam Result | Likely in October 2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
- The online applications can be filled up to 17/06/2025 till 11:59 PM.
- What is the application fee for general candidates?
- Candidates (excepting exempted categories) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100.
