UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025 — Complete Guide
This post presents the official overview for UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025. Read eligibility, vacancy details, important dates, application fee, and step-by-step instructions to apply online for a total of 406 posts in Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy.
Short Information
- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post: National Defence Academy (NDA II)
- Total Vacancies: 406 Posts
- Job Location: All India
- Mode of Apply: Online
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Important Dates
| Application Start | 28 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| last date to Apply | 20 June 2025 (upto 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 20 June 2025 |
| Download Admit Card | 04 September 2025 |
| UPSC NDA Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| UPSC NDA Result | 02 October 2025 |
Note: Dates are taken from the published notification. Always verify final dates on the official UPSC website before taking action.
Vacancy Details & Pay
The following vacancies have been announced for NDA II – 2025.
- Army: 208 Posts
- Navy: 42 Posts
- Air Force: 120 Posts
- Naval Academy: 36 Posts
- Total: 406 Posts
Salary and pay scale are post-wise and will be as per government norms for selected candidates. Consult the official notification for post-specific pay details.
Eligibility Criteria
Age
Candidate must be between 16.5 years and 19.5 years as specified in the official advertisement. Age relaxation will apply as per government rules — read the notification carefully for category-wise relaxations.
Educational Qualification
- Army: Intermediate/10+2 pass from any recognized board.
- Navy & Air Force & Others: Intermediate/12th Class pass (or appearing) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
For complete and detailed eligibility conditions (including nationality, marital status and other requirements), refer to the official UPSC NDA II notification.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| General / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Rs. 0/- |
| Female Candidates | Rs. 0/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card.
Keep payment confirmation and transaction reference safe for future reference.
How to Apply Online (Step-by-step)
- Visit the UPSC online application portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/instruction.
- Read the official NDA II notification carefully before filling the form.
- Create/login to your candidate account on UPSC Online and complete the basic registration.
- Fill the application form accurately (name, DOB, parent details, address, qualifications) and upload scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online modes.
- Verify all details, submit the form and download/save the confirmation page or print a copy for records.
- Use the Candidate Login for future actions like admit card download and application status checks: Candidate Login.
Important: Any incorrect information may lead to rejection, so double-check entries and document uploads before final submission.
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