UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025 – 406 Vacancies, Exam on 14 Sept – Apply Online Now
UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025 Exam Date Announced – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 to fill approximately 406 vacancies. Interested and eligible unmarried male and female candidates must apply online through upsconline.nic.in before 11:59 PM on 17th June 2025. This recruitment aims to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA (156th Course) and 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st July 2026.
UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025 Exam Date Announced
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 |
| Vacancies | 406 |
| Age Limit | Born not earlier than 01st January, 2007 and not later than 1st January, 2010 |
| Educational Qualification | (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. |
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025 Exam
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website. Before starting the application process, candidates are strongly advised to read the General Instructions, Profile/Module-wise Guidelines, and Document Upload Instructions available on the homepage menu bar.
To complete the NDA & NA (II) 2025 online application form, candidates must:
- Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload supporting documents such as proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, and other relevant certificates.
- Review and verify all information before final submission.
Application Fee for UPSC NDA & NA 2025
Candidates applying for the NDA & NA (II) 2025 Examination can pay an application fee of ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only). The fee can be paid through the following online modes:
Visa/MasterCard/RuPay Credit or Debit Card/ UPI Payment/ Internet Banking of any Bank
Exemption from Fee:
No application fee for SC/ST candidates/ Female candidates/ Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs
Candidates can retain the payment receipt and complete the fee payment within the stipulated deadline to avoid disqualification.
UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025: Exam Date & SSB Interview Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2025 on:
14th September 2025 (Sunday)
This examination is for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (156th Course) and the Indian Naval Academy (118th INAC), commencing from 1st July 2026.
Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be shortlisted for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, which is an essential part of the final selection process.
Last Date for Submission of Applications – NDA & NA (II) 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 must complete their online application by:
Deadline: 17 June 2025 (Tuesday) up to 11:59 PM
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