NDA 2 2025 Notification PDF: Complete Guide

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025. This announcement provides crucial details about the examination schedule, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and the application process.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: May 15, 2025

• Application Form Release Date: May 15, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: June 4, 2025

• Application Form Correction Window: June 5 – 11, 2025

• Examination Date: September 14, 2025

Vacancy Details

A total of 404 vacancies have been announced:

• National Defence Academy (NDA):

  • Army: 208 (including 10 for female candidates)

  • Navy: 42 (including 5 for female candidates)

  • Air Force: 92 (including 10 for female candidates)

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

  • 34 (including 5 for female candidates)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Candidates must be unmarried males or females born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Army Wing: 12th Class pass or equivalent examination.

  • Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA; 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent.

• Nationality: Indian

Selection Process

1. Written Examination:

   • Mathematics: 300 marks

   • General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks

   • Duration: 2½ hours for each paper

   • Mode: Offline

   • Medium: Hindi and English (NDA 2025 Exam Dates Announced by UPSC ..., NDA 2025 Application Form (Extended ...)

2. SSB Interview:

   • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests including Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT)

   • Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference

   • Maximum Marks: 900 (NDA 2 Notification 2025, 404 Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Date, Salary, Selection Process, Apply Online at upsc.gov.in)

How to Apply

1. Visit the Official UPSC Website: upsc.gov.in

2. Navigate to the 'Examinations' Tab: Select 'Active Examinations' and click on 'National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025'.

3. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the form with accurate details.

4. Upload Required Documents: Ensure all necessary documents are uploaded as per the specifications.

5. Pay the Application Fee: Choose the appropriate payment method and submit the fee.

6. Submit the Application: Review all details before final submission.

Additional Information

• Admit Cards: Admit cards will be available for download from the UPSC website approximately three weeks before the examination date.

• Exam Centers: The examination will be conducted at various centers across India. Candidates can select their preferred center during the application process.

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