UPSC NDA II Online Form 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Application Process, and Key Dates

UPSC NDA II Online Form 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025, on 28 May, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 406 vacancies across various wings of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Army (208 posts), Navy (42 posts), Air Force (120 posts), and Indian Naval Academy (36 posts). This article covers everything you need to know about the UPSC NDA II 2025 exam, including eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, subject details, documents required, age limit, how to apply, selection process, salary and more.

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UPSC NDA II Examination 2025 Details

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Vacancies	406
Application Process	Online
Educational Qualification	12th pass
Age Limit	17 to 20 years (born between 02-07-06 and 01-07-09)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
WhatsApp Channel	Join Now
Telegram Channel	Join Now

UPSC NDA Dates 2025

Mark these key dates for the UPSC NDA II 2025 exam:

• Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
• Application Last Date: 17 June 2025
• Exam Date: 14 September 2025

Applications open on 28 May, 2025 and close on June 17 June 2025. Don’t miss the deadline!

UPSC NDA II 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the NDA II 2025 exam, candidates must meet these requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Army Wing: Passed 12th class or equivalent from a recognized board/university.
  • Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy: Passed 12th class or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board/university.
• Age Limit:
  • Born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009 (17 to 20 years).
• Nationality:
  • Unmarried male or female citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin intending to settle permanently in India.
• Physical Standards:
  • Candidates must meet UPSC-specified physical standards (e.g., height, weight, vision). Check the official notification for details.

For additional criteria, refer to the official notification.

How to Apply For UPSC NDA II 2025

Applying for the NDA II 2025 exam is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Website: Go to upsconline.nic.in.
2. Register: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you’re a new user.
3. Fill the Form: Enter personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload Documents: Submit a recent photograph, signature, and photo-ID (e.g., Aadhar, Voter ID).
5. Pay the Fee: Rs. 100 for general candidates (exempt for SC/ST, female candidates, and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs). Pay online or offline.
6. Choose Exam Center: Select your preferred location.
7. Submit: Review, submit, and print the form for records.

UPSC NDA II 2025 Registration Form Link

Online Application Link	Apply Here
Application Login	Click Here
Official Notification	Download
Official Website	Click Here

NDA II 2025 Selection Process

The NDA II 2025 selection involves two stages:

1. Written Exam:
   • Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks.
   • General Ability Test (GAT): 150 questions, 600 marks.
   • Total: 900 marks. Conducted on September 14, 2025.
2. SSB Interview:
   • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) and Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT).
   • Stage II: Interview, Group Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.
   • Total: 900 marks.

Final selection combines scores from both stages.

NDA Salary 2025

Selected candidates train at NDA or INA with a stipend of Rs. 56,100/month. Post-training, they’re commissioned as officers with salaries per the 7th Pay Commission:

Rank	In-Hand Salary (Approx.)	Benefits
Lieutenant (Entry)	Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500	DA, HRA, Medical, Pension

Additional perks include transport allowance and gratuity.

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