NDA Merit List 2025 has been published on the official portal. The written exam was held on 14 September 2025. A total of 406 vacancies have been announced in the NDA 2 Notification 2025. UPSC conducts NDA and NA exams twice a year to select candidates for admission to the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy. Interested candidates can check all the details related to the NDA 2 exam notification, vacancies, and application form dates.
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UPSC NDA 2 2025 Overview:
National Defence Academy 1st and 2nd 2025 Exams will be held offline. Full details are given below.
| TYPE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Exam name | UPSC NDA 2 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| UPSC NDA 2 2025 Vacancy | 406 Post |
| Previous NDA 2024 Vacancies | NDA II | 404 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Stages | Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam Purpose | For admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)Â |
| Exam Fees | General / OBC: 100/- SC / ST : 0/- (Nil) All Category Female : 0/- |
| Age limit | 16.5 Years to 19.5 Years |
| Time is given to complete the papers | 5 hours (2.5 hrs each paper) |
| Total Marks | Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900 |
| Selection Process | Written Test SSB Interview Medical Process |
| NDA II 2025 Online Registration Start Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Online | 17 June 2025 |
| UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2025 | 14/09/2025 |
| Official website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| To know more | Website |
How to Apply for UPSC NDA, NA (I) Exam 2025:
Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:
- Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.
- One-time Registration: Click on ‘One-time Registration (OTR) for UPSC Exam’ under the “Apply Online” tab on the homepage.
- New Registration: Select the New Registration option and complete the process.
- Log in: Log in using your credentials and select NDA, NA (I) 2025 Exam.
- Fill the application form: Provide your personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of the required documents, including a photo and signature.
- Pay Application Fee: Complete the payment process if applicable.
- Submit the form: Finally, submit the application form and download a hard copy for future reference.
UPSC NDA, NA (I) Exam 2025 Application Fee
- General and OBC candidates: ₹100
- SC/ST, Female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted from the fee.
UPSC NDA, NA (I) Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
Only unmarried male and female candidates born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009, are eligible to apply. Ensure you meet these criteria before submitting your application.
UPSC NDA, NA (I) 2025 Vacancy Details:
There are 406 vacancies in this recruitment drive, which are distributed as follows:
- Army: 208 (including 10 for females)
- Navy: 42 (including 6 for females)
- Air Force: 92 for Flying (2 for females), 18 for Ground Duties-Tech (2 for females), and 10 for Ground Duties-Non Tech (2 for females).
- Naval Academy: 36 (including 5 for females).
UPSC NDA, NA (I) Exam 2025 Admit Card:
The e-Admit Card will be available for download on the UPSC website about a week before the exam. Candidates must bring a printed copy of their admit card to the exam centre. Without it, entry into the exam hall will be denied.
