Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post ofNational Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) 2025for 406 vacancies. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 14th September 2025 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 156th Course and for the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st July 2026.All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online atUPSCofficial websiteupsconline.nic.infrom28th May 2025to till the application last date17th June 2025for NDA 2 examination 2025.
Total Vacancies
(i.) 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.
(ii.) 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.
Note :- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
| Exam Name | Wing | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
| Total Post | 406 | |