The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) (II), 2025. This exam offers admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course.
🗓 Exam Date: 14th September 2025
📅 Apply Online From: 28th May 2025
🕒 Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
🌐 Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in
✳️ Vacancies
| Wing | No. of Posts | For Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| NDA – Army | 208 | 10 |
| NDA – Navy | 42 | 5 |
| NDA – Air Force (Flying) | 92 | 2 |
| NDA – Air Force (Tech) | 18 | 2 |
| NDA – Air Force (Non-Tech) | 10 | 2 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 | 4 |
| Total | 406 | – |
📚 Eligibility Criteria
📌 Nationality:
- Indian Citizen or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- PIO who migrated with the intention to settle permanently in India
📌 Age Limit:
- Born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010
- Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply
📌 Educational Qualification:
- For Army Wing: Passed/appearing 12th Class
- For Air Force & Navy and Naval Academy: Passed/appearing 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
📝 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/Female | No Fee |
- Payment through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan
🖥 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| Total (Written Exam) | 5 Hours | 900 |
| SSB Interview | – | 900 |
- Negative Marking: ⅓ marks deducted for each wrong answer
🧪 Selection Process
- Written Exam (Objective)
- SSB Interview (Psychological Test, Group Testing, Personal Interview)
- Medical Test
- Final Merit List
🧭 Exam Centres (Selected)
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Dispur, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Vishakhapatnam, and many more.
⚠️ Apply early – Allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis (except for select cities).
📸 Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card/Photo ID Proof
- 12th Certificate (if available)
- Recent Passport-size Photo
- Signature Scan
- Valid Email & Mobile Number
🚫 Banned Items
Candidates must not carry:
- Mobile Phones
- Smartwatches or Electronic Gadgets
- Calculators
- Books, Notes, Bags
📞 Helpline for Queries
For any application-related issues:
📱 011-24041001 (10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days)
