NDA 2 2025 Recruitment: 406 Prestigious Posts in Army, Navy, Air Force

NDA 2 2025 Recruitment

NDA 2 2025 Recruitment: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) 2025. This golden opportunity is open to young, dynamic, and patriotic candidates aspiring to serve the Indian Armed Forces. The application process is now live at upsconline.nic.in and will remain open until June 17, 2025 (11:59 PM). The examination will be held on September 14, 2025, and aims to recruit 406 candidates across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, along with the Naval Academy.

NDA & NA Exam (II) 2025: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NDA & NA Examination (II) 2025
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Online Application Starts	Already Started
Last Date to Apply	June 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	September 14, 2025
Total Vacancies	406
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	upsconline.nic.in
Notification PDF	Check Here

Vacancy Details (Wing-wise Breakdown)

Wing / Branch	Total Posts	Posts for Women
Indian Army	208	10
Indian Navy	42	5
Air Force (Flying Branch)	92	2
Air Force Ground Duty (Technical)	18	2
Air Force Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	10	2
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	36	4
Total	406	25

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian
Gender	Male & Female (Unmarried)
Age Limit	16.5 to 19.5 years (Born between Jan 2, 2007 to Jan 1, 2010)
Educational Qualification	Must have passed Class 12 (with Physics and Math for Air Force/Navy branches)
Application Mode	Only online via upsconline.nic.in

Application Fees

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST / Female / Wards of JCO/NCO/OR	Exempted
Payment Mode	Online or Offline at SBI branches

Selection Process

Stage	Conducted By	Details
Written Exam	UPSC	Objective-type test for Maths & General Ability
SSB Interview	Service Selection Board	5-day personality, psychology, aptitude and group testing process
Final Appointment	NDA/NA Post Training	Lieutenant (Army), Sub-Lieutenant (Navy), Flying Officer (Air Force)

Course Commencement

Academy	Course Name	Starting From
National Defence Academy	156th NDA Course	July 1, 2026
Naval Academy	118th INAC Course	July 1, 2026

Important Notes for Candidates

Apply only via upsconline.nic.in
Double-check eligibility before applying.
Prepare both academically and mentally for the SSB interview.
Ensure all documents are in order and payments are confirmed.

Official Links

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NDA 2 2025 Recruitment: 406 Prestigious Posts in Army, Navy, Air Force — Apply Before June 17

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