UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) Il Online Form 2025 (406 Vacancies)

Short Info : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025: Apply online for the NDA II Exam 2025. Notification released on the UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/). Online applications are open from May 28, 2025 to June 20, 2025 for 406 tentative vacancies.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

28 May, 2025

Last Date For Applying Online

20 June, 2025 Till 06:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

20 June, 2025

Exam Date

14 September, 2025

Admit card for exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

16.5 Years (as on 2 January, 2007)

Maximum Age

19.5 Years (as on 1 January, 2010)

Note

Candidate should born between 2 January, 2007 and 1 January, 2010

Age Relaxation

Check notifiction

Application Fees Info

General and OBC category candidates

100 Rs./-

SC / ST category candidates

No Fee

All Category Female candidates

No Fee

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Vacancy Details -:- UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) Il Online Form 2025 (406 Vacancies)
National Defence Academy	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 05 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying - 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) –10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) :		36 (including 04 for female candidates)

Eligibility Criteria -:- UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025

For Army Wing: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board in India.
For Air Force & Naval Wing: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
For more details read the official notification before applying.

How to fill form -

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
Visit the UPSC OTR Portal.
Click on “New Registration”.
Fill in your basic details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, Email ID, etc.
Verify your details using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
Create a password to complete the OTR process.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
Log in to the UPSC Online Application Portal.
Click on “Apply Online” and select “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025”.
- The application form is divided into two parts:
  - Part I Registration:
  - Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and preferences for the academy and branch.
  - Choose your preferred examination center.
  - Part II Registration:
  - Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature (20 to 300 KB in JPG format).
  - Upload a scanned copy of a valid photo ID proof (20 to 300 KB in PDF format).
    - Pay the application fee:
    - ₹100 for General/OBC candidates.
    - No fee for SC/ST candidates and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs.
  - Agree to the declaration and submit the application.
Step 3: Print the Application Form
After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference.