- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Examination Name: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025
- Total Vacancies: 406
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Period: May 28, 2025 – June 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Examination Date: September 14, 2025
- Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
Vacancy Details
| Academy | Wing | Vacancies (including female candidates) |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | Army | 208 (including 10 for women) |
| Navy | 42 (including 5 for women) | |
| Air Force (Flying) | 92 (including 2 for women) | |
| Air Force (Ground Duty Tech) | 18 (including 2 for women) | |
| Air Force (Ground Duty Non-Tech) | 10 (including 2 for women) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | — | 36 (including 4 for women) |
| Total | 406 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries intending to settle permanently in India.
Age Limit
- Only unmarried male and female candidates born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010, are eligible.
Educational Qualifications
- For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- Candidates appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply.
Physical Standards
- Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025.
Application Fee
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹100
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) or by cash at any SBI branch.
Application Process
- Visit: upsconline.nic.in
- Navigate: Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”.
- Select: Choose “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025”.
- Part I Registration:
- Fill in basic details.
- Choose preferred examination centers.
- Submit and note the Registration ID.
- Part II Registration:
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Agree to the declaration and submit the form.
- Print: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Mathematics: 300 marks, 2.5 hours
- General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks, 2.5 hours
- Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
- SSB Interview:
- Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which assesses intelligence, personality, and leadership qualities.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 28, 2025
- Application Start Date: May 28, 2025
- Application End Date: June 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Examination Date: September 14, 2025
For more detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in
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