The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2025 for a total of 406 posts. Interested and eligible male and female candidates can apply online from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 via the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in. This recruitment offers opportunities for candidates who have passed 12th class with or without science stream, depending on the post applied for.
Posted
29 May 2025, 12:07 pm
Total Posts
407
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Dates
Updated: 18 Jun 2025
Start Date to Apply Online: 28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
For General/OBC candidates: ₹100/-
For SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: No fee
Only unmarried male and female candidates born between 01 January 2007 and 01 January 2010 are eligible.
Age relaxation as per UPSC rules.
For Army Wing of NDA: Must have passed 12th Class (10+2 pattern) from a recognized board.
For Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy: Must have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
National Defence Academy (NDA)
Army: 208 posts (includes 10 for female candidates)
Navy: 42 posts (includes 05 for female candidates)
Air Force:
Flying: 92 posts (includes 02 for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Technical): 18 posts (includes 02 for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Non-Technical): 10 posts (includes 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 posts (includes 04 for female candidates)
Training Period Stipend: ₹56,100/- per month
After Commissioning:
Lieutenant (Lt): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10)
Captain (Capt): ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 (Level 10B)
Major (Maj): ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 (Level 11)
Lt. Colonel (Lt Col): ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 (Level 12A)
Colonel (Col): ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 (Level 13)
Brigadier (Brig): ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 (Level 13A)
Major General (Maj Gen): ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 (Level 14)
Lt. Gen (HAG Scale): ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 (Level 15)
Lt. Gen (HAG+ Scale): ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 (Level 16)
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (Level 17): ₹2,25,000/- (fixed)
COAS (Level 18): ₹2,50,000/- (fixed)
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month (for Lt to Brig)
How to Apply & Instructions:
Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in
Click on the NDA II Exam 2025 application link.
Register yourself with basic details.
Fill out the form with accurate academic and personal details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for reference.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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