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NDA 2 Notification 2025: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

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Defence | 29 May 2025
NDA 2 Notification 2025: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the NDA & NA (II) Exam 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from May 28 to June 17, 2025 at the official website — upsc.gov.in. This exam is conducted for admission to the 156th NDA Course and 118th Naval Academy Course (10+2 Entry Scheme). A total of 406 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive.

UPSC NDA & NA II Notification 2025: Click Here

UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Overview

Exam Name National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II), 2025
Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Courses NDA 156th Course & NA 118th Course (10+2 Entry)
Total Vacancies 406
Application Mode Online
Official Website upsc.gov.in
Exam Date 14th September 2025

  • Only unmarried male and female candidates born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010 are eligible.

  • Candidates must not marry during the training period. If they do, they’ll be disqualified and will have to refund the training cost.

Selection Process

  1. Written Exam

    • Objective-type paper

    • Conducted offline

    • Two sections: Mathematics and General Ability Test

  2. SSB Interview

    • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) + PP&DT

    • Stage II: Interview, Group Tasks, Psychology Test, Conference

  3. Document Verification & Medical Test

    • Final merit list based on written + interview scores

UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Exam Pattern

Subject Duration Maximum Marks
Mathematics 2.5 Hours 300
General Ability Test 2.5 Hours 600
Total (Written) - 900
SSB Interview - 900
Category Minimum Height
General 157.5 cm
Gorkhas / NE / Uttarakhand Hills 152.5 cm
Lakshadweep 155.5 cm
Measurement Min Height Max Height
Sitting Height 81.5 cm 96.0 cm
Leg Length 99.0 cm 120.0 cm
Thigh Length — 64.0 cm

Mathematics:

  • Algebra

  • Matrices & Determinants

  • Trigonometry

  • Geometry (2D & 3D)

  • Calculus (Differential & Integral)

  • Vector Algebra

  • Statistics & Probability

General Ability Test:

  • English

  • General Knowledge

  • Physics, Chemistry, General Science

  • History & Freedom Movement

  • Geography

  • Current Events

How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 2025

  1. Go to https://upsc.gov.in.

  2. Click on “UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Online Form” under the Examinations section.

  3. Register yourself using the One-Time Registration system.

  4. Fill in the application form with correct details.

  5. Upload your photo, signature, and valid ID.

  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

  7. Submit the form before 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM).

  8. Save and print the confirmation page for reference.

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