UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025 – Online Apply for 406 Posts
Last Date : 17/06/2025
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official employment notification for the recruitment of 406 vacancies through the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in a career in the Indian Armed Forces can apply online.
UPSC NDA
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
Name of Exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025
Total Number of Posts: 406 Posts
Organizing Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Mode of Application: Online
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 of UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2025
Age Limits, Sex
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
The candidate must be born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification of UPSC NDA
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy:
Candidate must have passed the 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:
Candidate must have passed the 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Appearing Candidates:
Candidates who are currently appearing in the 12th Class (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination are also eligible to apply.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
Female/SC/ST Candidates: Exempted (No fee)
Payment Mode:
Cash deposit at SBI branch
Net Banking (SBI)
Debit/Credit Card (Visa/Master/RuPay)
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for the UPSC CDS I recruitment by following the steps below:
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
The official UPSC application portal will open.
Fill in your personal and educational details accurately.
Upload all the required documents as instructed.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
Finally, submit the application form.
Don’t forget to take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Date of UPSC Recruitment
Starting date of submission of online application: 28th May 2025
Last date of submission of online application: 17th June 2025
