NDA & NA II Exam 2025: UPSC to Conduct National Defence and Naval Academy Exam on September

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct soon the NDA & NA II exam 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defense Academy and Indian Naval Academy. The written exam is scheduled around September 14, 2025, while the official notification would be published on May 28, 2025. The application window shall remain open from around May 28 to June 17, 2025.

This national-level exam is open to both male and female unmarried candidates who have passed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams. For entry into the Air Force, Naval Wings, and Indian Naval Academy/INA, candidates should have studied Physics and Mathematics as elective subject in Class 12.

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NDA & NA II 2025: Key Highlights

 

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NDA & NA II 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizens or eligible immigrants as per UPSC notification.

• Age Limit: Candidates born between the dates January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Army Wing: Class 12 pass from a recognized board.

  • Air Force, Navy, Naval Academy: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics as Elective subject.

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Application Process for NDA II 2025

• Apply Online: Visit upsconline.gov.in

• Steps:

  1. Register via One-Time Registration (OTR)

  2. Fill Part I (personal details, service preference)

  3. Fill Part II (exam center, document upload, fee payment)

  4. Submit the form and save a copy for future reference

• Application Fee:

  • General/OBC: ₹100

  • SC/ST/Female/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempt

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NDA II 2025 Exam Pattern

• Shift Timings:

  • Mathematics: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

  • GAT: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

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NDA & NA II 2025 Syllabus Overview

• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Vectors, Probability, etc.

• GAT:

  • English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension

  • General Knowledge: Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Current Events

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NDA II 2025 Selection Process

1. Written Exam (900 marks)

2. SSB Interview (900 marks)

   • Stage I: OIR Test, PP&DT

   • Stage II: GTO tasks, Psychology Tests, Personal Interview

3. Medical Examination

4. Final Merit List based on combined scores of all exams.

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Admit Card and Result

• Admit Card: Available on upsconline.nic.in around one week before the exam.

• Result: Announced online in PDF format at upsc.gov.in.

• Final Result: Published after SSB interviews in early 2026.

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NDA II 2025 Vacancies (Tentative)

The official number of seats will be confirmed in the notification. For reference, NDA I 2025 offered 406 seats:

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Preparation Tips

• Stick to the official syllabus and focus on Class 10–12 fundamental subjects.

• Solve previous years’ question papers and attempt regular mock tests.

• Stay updated with current affairs and improve English comprehension skills.

• Stay physically active to clear the SSB fitness round.

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Salary Structure After Training

• Training Stipend: During NDA training a stipend would be given.

• Post-Commission Pay: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month (Level 10) with allowances.

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How to Apply for NDA & NA II 2025

1. Visit upsconline.gov.in from May 28, 2025.

2. Complete OTR and fill in the application form.

3. Upload documents and pay the fee.

4. Submit the application before June 17, 2025. No corrections will be allowed later.