The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for recruitment to 406 posts under NDA II 2025. Interested candidates can check their eligibility and apply through the newly launched portal: https://upsconline.nic.in. The application window will remain open till June 17, 2025, 11:59 PM.

Breakdown of Vacancies in NDA and Naval Academy

A total of 406 vacancies have been announced:

National Defence Academy:

Army: 208 (including 10 for female candidates)

Navy: 42 (including 5 for female candidates)

Air Force:

Flying: 92 (including 2 for female candidates)

Ground Duties (Tech): 18 (including 2 for female candidates)

Ground Duties (Non-Tech): 10 (including 2 for female candidates)

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 (including 4 for female candidates)

Eligibility Criteria 

Army Wing: 12th Class pass in the 10+2 pattern from a recognised board or university.

Air Force and Naval Wings & 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Candidates appearing in the 12th Class examination are also eligible to apply.

Age Limits and Marital Status

Only unmarried male and female candidates born between January 1, 2007 and January 1, 2010 are eligible to apply.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100, except for SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs as specified in the official notification.

Scheme of Examination and Interview

Written Examination:

Mathematics: 2½ hours, 300 marks

General Ability Test: 2½ hours, 600 marks

Total: 900 marks

SSB Test/Interview: 900 marks

Candidates can refer to the official website for more details.