The UPSC NDA II Recruitment Notification 2025 has been officially released. It invites applications for 406 vacancies in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025. The online application process commenced on May 28, 2025, and will remain open until June 17, 2025, via the official UPSC websites: upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in.
Details for UPSC NDA II Recruitment Notification 2025:
- Total Vacancies: 406 Posts
- Branches:
- Army: 208 posts (including 10 for women)
- Navy: 42 posts (including 5 for women)
- Air Force:
- Flying Branch: 92 posts (including 2 for women)
- Ground Duty (Technical): 18 posts (including 2 for women)
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 10 posts (including 2 for women)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 posts (including 4 for women)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates
Educational Qualification:
- Army Wing: 12th pass in any stream
- Air Force & Navy Wings: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Age Limit:
- Candidates born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010 (16.5 to 19.5 years as of July 1, 2026)
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: Exempted
Selection Process:
- Written Examination:
- Mathematics: 300 marks
- General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Course Commencement: July 1, 2026
How to Apply:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR):
- If not already registered, complete the OTR process.
- Fill the Application Form:
- Log in and fill out the NDA II application form with accurate details.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
- Pay the Application Fee:
- Pay the applicable fee online through the provided payment gateway.
- Submit the Application:
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Print Confirmation:
- After submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
- Application End Date: June 17, 2025
- Examination Date: September 14, 2025
- Course Commencement: July 1, 2026
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FAQs:
1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is June 17, 2025, up to 11:59 PM.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the NDA II 2025 exam?
Ans: Unmarried male and female candidates who are Indian citizens, have passed or are appearing in Class 12, and are aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years (born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010) are eligible to apply.
3. What is the selection process for NDA II 2025?
Ans: The selection process includes a written examination comprising Mathematics and General Ability Test, followed by a Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
4. When will the NDA II 2025 exam be conducted?
Ans: The written examination is scheduled for September 14, 2025.
5. Is there any application fee exemption?
Ans: Yes, female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are exempted from paying the application fee.