UPSC NDA II Application 2025- Important Dates, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Exam Date, Notification PDF: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025. UPSC NDA II online application was filled between 28 May 2025 and 17 June 2025 on the UPSC official website. Candidates must read the UPSC NDA II official notification for details. The online exam will be conducted on 14 September 2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025
Advt No.: 10/2025-NDA-II
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
- Last Date For Application: 17 June 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 17 June 2025
- Correction Date: 7-9 July 2025
- Exam Date: 14 September 2025
- Admit Card Date: 4 September 2025
- Result: 2 October 2025
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 100/-
- ST, SC: Rs. 00/-
- Female: Rs. 00/-
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card
Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 October 2025
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age Relaxation is Applicable per the NDA II Recruitment 2025.
Note: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January, 2007 and not later than 1st January, 2010 are eligible.
UPSC NDA II 2025 Eligibility Criteria
(a) Nationality:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note: Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii), above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
(b) Educational Qualifications:
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy:—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 National Defence Academy and 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.
Note: Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
UPSC NDA II Vacancy Details
Total Post: 406
National Defence Academy : |
Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) |
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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) |
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Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) : |
36 (including 04 for female candidate) |
Document Required
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
- A recent passport-size photo with a white or light-colored background
- Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate for EWS
- Domicile Certificate
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 as per guidelines given in Appendix-III.
UPSC NDA II Selection Process
- Written Exam
- SSB
How to Apply for UPSC NDA II 2025
- All applicants shall register through the UPSC Official Website or the direct link given in the link section before the last date.
- To apply for any form on the UPSC online portal, you need to create an account.
- To create an account, you must have an active email ID and a mobile number.
- After creating an account, you need to log in.
- After log in you need to make Universal Registration.
- Now fill Common Application Form (CAF)
- To apply for a particular examination, you need to go to the ‘Examinations ‘ dropdown and click on the ‘Apply for Examination’ link after completing the CAF.
- For More details, read the Form Filling General Instructions. link given in the link section.
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