UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA II) Exam Date and Admit Card 2025 Released for 406 Posts, Check Now
UPSC NDA & NA II Exam Date and Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 through Examination Notice No. 10/2025-NDA-II, dated 28th May 2025.
This examination is held for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA (156th Course) and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), which will begin from 1st July 2026.
Both unmarried male and female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online at the new UPSC portal upsconline.nic.in. The last date to submit applications is 20th June 2025.
The written examination will be conducted on 14th September 2025 at various exam centres across India.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date : 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply : 20 June 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date : 20 June 2025
- Correction / Edit Form: 7 July to 9 July 2025
- Admit Card Date : Before Exam
- Exam Date : 14 September 2025
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Application Fee
- General / OBC : Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST : Rs. 0/-
- Mode of Payment : Online
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Age Limit
- Candidate Not be Born Before : 02/01/2007
- Candidates Not be Born After : 01/01/2010
- Age Relaxation Extra as per NDA II Exam Notification 2025 Recruitment Rules.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Educational Qualification
- Army Wing : Passed /Appearing 10+2 Exam in Any Recognized Board in India.
- For Airforce & Naval Wing : Passed /Appearing 10+2 Exam with Physics & Math Subjects
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Vacancy Total : 406 Post
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Airforce | 120 |
| Naval Academy | 36 |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Exam Pattern
- Negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers.
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| Paper II (Part A & B) | General Ability Test | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| — Part A (English) | English | — | 200 |
| — Part B (GK, Science) | General Knowledge | — | 400 |
| — | Total Written | — | 900 |
| — | SSB Interview | — | 900 |
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Download Exam Date Notice and Admit Card Link
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Edit / Correction Form | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
