UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 – 406 Posts, Last Date: 17/06/2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced recruitment for 406 vacancies through the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025. Eligible candidates from across India, including Assam, can apply online to join the prestigious NDA or Naval Academy.

Exam Details

Name of Exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025
Total Posts: 406 posts
Vacancy Breakup:
- National Defence Academy: 370 posts
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 posts
Helpline No.: 011-24041001

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:
- Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from a State Education Board or University.
- Air Force, Naval Wings of NDA, and Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry): 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from a State Education Board or University.
- Candidates appearing in 12th Class (10+2 pattern) can also apply.
Age Limit: Unmarried male/female candidates born between 1st January 2007 and 1st January 2010.

Application Fee

Category	Fee (in Rs.)
General/Others	Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs/Women	Nil

Payment Mode: Online/Offline

How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the Important Web-Links section below.
Click on the Online Application Form link.
Enter all required personal and educational details.
Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee as per your category (if applicable).
Click Submit and take a printout of the application form.

Important Dates

Starting Date of Online Application: 28th May 2025
Last Date of Online Application: 17th June 2025
Admit Card Release Date: To be updated later
Date of Written Exam: 14th September 2025

Important Web-Links

Link Description	Action
Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Details	Click Here
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS II Examination 2025	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many posts are available in UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025?
There are 406 posts (NDA: 370, Naval Academy: 36).

2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 17th June 2025.

3. Who can apply for this exam?
Unmarried male/female candidates born between 1st January 2007 and 1st January 2010 with a 12th Class pass (specific subjects for Air Force/Naval Wings).

4. Is there an application fee?
The fee is Rs. 100/- for General/Others, Nil for SC/ST, sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs, and women.

5. When is the written exam scheduled?
The exam is scheduled for 14th September 2025.