The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unfurled its formal communiqué for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025, under the aegis of Examination Notice No. 10/2025-NDA-II, dated 28th May 2025. This prestigious assessment functions as a gateway for entry into the 156th cohort of the Army, Navy, and Air Force branches of the NDA, as well as the 118th intake of the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both of which are set to commence on the 1st of July, 2026.
Aspiring patriots—unmarried individuals of both male and female gender identity—who fulfill the requisite criteria, are encouraged to proffer their candidatures via the official UPSC digital conduit: https://upsconline.nic.in. The portal shall remain receptive to applications until the dusk of 17th June 2025.
The evaluative written examination is calendared for the 14th of September, 2025, and shall be convened at an array of designated venues spanning the Indian subcontinent.
UPSC NDA II Notification Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defense Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2025 |
| No.of Posts | 406 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Intelligence & Personality Test, Psychological Aptitude Test, Interview. |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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UPSC NDA II Exam 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 |
UPSC NDA II Vacancy 2025
| Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
| Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 06 for female candidates) |
| Air Force | (i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 (including 05 for female candidate) |
| Total | 406 Posts |
Educational Qualifications
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Candidates Should have 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: Candidates Should have 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
Age Limit
Only unmarried male and female candidates born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010 are eligible.
UPSC NDA-II Selection Process
The selection process for the above-mentioned posts is based on a Written Examination, Intelligence & Personality Test, Psychological Aptitude Test, Interview.
UPSC NDA NA-II Salary
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Lieutenant | Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/- |
| Captain | Rs.61,300 – 1,93,900/- |
| Major | Rs.69,400 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs.1,21,200 – 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | Rs.1,30,600 – 2,15,900/- |
| Brigadier | Rs.1,39,600 – 2,17,600/- |
| Major General | Rs.1,44,200 – 2,18,200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs.1,82,200 – 2,24,100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Rs.2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Rs.2,25,000/- |
| COAS | Rs.2,50,000/- |
UPSC NDA-II 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| Total | – | 900 |
Note: Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
UPSC NDA-II Exam Fee
For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam Posts:
- For SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Candidates: Nil
- For All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-.
- Mode of Payment: Online
How to Apply for UPSC NDA-II?
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment or Careers section.
- Select the link for UPSC NDA II Exam Notification 2025.
- Download and save the detailed notification for future reference.
- If applicable, pay the required application fee.
- Complete and submit the online application form before 31st December 2024.
- Print the submission confirmation page for your records.
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FAQs
The minimum age to appear for the NDA & NA Examination is 16.5 years, while the maximum age is 19.5 years.
Successful candidates can join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force based on their preferences and merit.
Yes, candidates must have completed or be appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Preparation for the SSB interview involves enhancing communication skills, personality development, and practicing mock interviews to familiarize oneself with the process.
Yes, certain categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and others have relaxation in age and eligibility criteria as per government regulations.