UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025 Apply Online Form, Notification
Updated On : 09 June 2025 05:58 PMUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for recruitment to the post of National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) 2025 for 406 vacancies. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 14th September 2025 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) commencing from 1st July 2026. All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online at UPSC official website upsconline.nic.in from 28th May 2025 to till the application last date 17th June 2025 for NDA 2 examination 2025.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28-05-2025
- Application Last Date: 17-06-2025
- Admit Card: A week before before the exam
- Exam Date: 14-09-2025
Application Fee
- SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: Rs.0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Payment of fee through online by using Visa/Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/ UPI Payment or by using internet banking.
Age Limit
- Only unmarried male/ female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2007 and not later than 1st January 2010 are eligible.
Total Post
UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
(i.) 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.
(ii.) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy 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.
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 2 Vacancy 2025 Details
| Exam Name | Wing | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force |
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| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 (including 04 for female candidates) | |
| Total Post | 406 | |
