UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025

UPSC NDA 2025 Recruitment Notification OUT, Apply Now for 406 Vacancies

UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2025. This exam aims to recruit candidates for the 155th NDA course and 117th INAC course, starting in January 2026.

Eligible candidates can apply online from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

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UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Below is the table summarizing the post names, the number of vacancies, and associated pay:

Post Name	Vacancies
National Defence Academy (Army)	208
National Defence Academy (Navy)	42
National Defence Academy (Air Force – Flying, Ground Duties)	120
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	36
Total	406

UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025 Eligibility

The following table outlines the required qualifications and age limits for different posts:

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Army Wing (NDA)	12th Class pass or equivalent	Born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009
Naval and Air Force Wings (NDA)	12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics	Same as above
Naval Academy (10+2 Scheme)	12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics	Same as above

Application Fee

The application fee for the UPSC NDA (I) 2025 is ₹100 for General and OBC category candidates, while SC, ST, and female candidates are exempted from payment. The fee can be paid online via credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking, or through cash at any State Bank of India (SBI) branch. Candidates opting for “Pay by Cash” must generate the Pay-in-slip before the last date of application to complete the payment process.

NDA 1 2025 Selection Process

The selection process involves two stages. First is the Written Examination, which comprises two papers: Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks), totaling 900 marks. Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.

Candidates who qualify in the written exam are called for the SSB Interview, which assesses intelligence, personality, and psychological attributes, with a maximum score of 900 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores of the written test and the SSB interview.

Application Process for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025

To apply for the UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025, candidates must visit the official UPSC online application portal. First-time applicants must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). After registering, candidates should fill out the online application form, upload the required documents (photograph, signature, and photo ID), and pay the application fee, if applicable.

Once the application is submitted successfully, candidates are advised to save or print a copy of the application form for future

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UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	11 December 2024
Online Application Start Date	11 December 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	31 December 2024
Exam Date	13 April 2025

FAQs

Q1: What is the application period for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025?
A: The application window is open from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Q2: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Unmarried male and female candidates born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009, who meet the educational and physical standards specified.

Q3: What are the educational qualifications required?
A:

• For Army Wing (NDA): 12th Class pass or equivalent.
• For Naval and Air Force Wings (NDA) and Naval Academy (10+2 Entry Scheme): 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Q4: What is the application fee?
A: ₹100 for General/OBC candidates. SC, ST, and female candidates are exempted.

Q5: How is the selection process conducted?
A: It consists of a written exam (900 marks) followed by an SSB interview (900 marks). The final merit list is prepared based on combined scores.