UPSC Recruitment 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2025 for 406 posts of NDA II. Candidates with 12TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 28-05-2025, and closes on 17-06-2025. The candidate shall apply online through UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.

The UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF has been released on 29-05-2025 at upsconline.nic.in. Check the complete job details, vacancy, age limit, application fee, selection process and how to apply from the article.

Name of the Post: UPSC NDA II Online Form 2025

Post Date: 29-05-2025

Total Vacancy: 406

Brief Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a notification for the recruitment of NDA II (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025)  Vacancy. Eligible Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the notification & Apply.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released a recruitment notification for NDA II. For all details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility, and application procedure, refer to the official notification.

Application Fee

• SC/ ST candidates/ female candidates / Wards of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs: NIL
• For all Candidates: Rs. 100/-

​UPSC Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 28-05-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 17-06-2025 upto 11.59 PM​

​UPSC Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

• Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January, 2007 and not later than 1st January, 2010 are eligible.

Qualification

• For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
• For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Salary

• Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA.: Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10)
• Lt to Maj: Lt - Level 10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)/- Capt - Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900)/- Maj - Level 11 (69,400 – 2,07,200)/-
• Lt Col to Maj Gen: Lt Col - Level 12A (1,21,200 – 2,12,400)/- Col - Level 13 (1,30,600 – 2,15,900)/- Brig - Level 13A (1,39,600 – 2,17,600)/- Maj Gen - Level 14 (1,44,200 – 2,18,200)/-
• Lt Gen (HAG Scale): Level 15 (1,82,200 – 2,24,100)/-
• Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale): Level 16 (2,05,400 – 2,24,400)/-
• VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen: Level 17 (2,25,000/-) (fixed)
• COAS: Level 18 (2,50,000/-) (fixed)
• Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig: Rs 15,500 p.m. fixed

Job Roles and Vacancies

The NDA/NA II 2025 examination offers the following positions:

• National Defence Academy (NDA):

  • Army Wing: 208 vacancies

  • Navy Wing: 42 vacancies

  • Air Force Wing: 120 vacancies

• Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 34 vacancies

These roles are for unmarried male and female candidates aspiring to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as officers.

Educational Qualifications

• Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA & Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 12th Class pass with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.

Candidates appearing in the 12th class examination can also apply.