NDA Form 2025: UPSC NDA II Registration Begins at upsc.gov.in, Apply Online for 406 Posts - Check Application Date, Age Limit and More Here

Jun 2, 2025, 16:16 IST

UPSC NDA II Application Form 2025: The UPSC has invited applications for the National Defence Academy(NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) II exam. The Commission has strted the recruitment drive for 406 vacancies. The notification was released on 28 May, 2025. Those who are interested in applying for these posts can apply online through the official website by June 17, 2025. Read the article for more information about the important dates, application process, eligibility criteria, documents required, age limit, etc.

Apply Online for the UPSC NDA Exam 2025
Apply Online for the UPSC NDA Exam 2025

UPSC NDA II Application Form 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA & NA exam twice in a year. The first recruitment cycle was done in the month of April. And now the drive for the second recruitment cycle has started. The UPSC has released the notification on its official website- upsc.gov.in. Candidates can visit the website and check the notification. Also, the UPSC has revised the application process. The UPSC has launched a new Online Application Portal for all the recruitments that are going to be conducted by UPSC. This portal was launched on 28 May, 2025. Now the students have to register themselves on the portal instead of the OTR module. All the candidates who wish to apply for the NDA II exam must register themselves on the new portal- upsconline.nic.in. The registration process includes four parts- Account Creation, Universal Registration, Application Form and Examination.

The selection process of NDA exam includes a Written exam and SSB Interview. The exam is conducted in offline mode. The NDA written exam consists of two papers- General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. Each paper is of 2.5 hours duration. The GAT consists of 150 questions and Mathematics paper has 120 questions. The total marks for the written exam is 900 which consists of 600 marks of GAT and 300 marks of Mathematics.

UPSC NDA II Apply Online: Important Dates

The UPSC has released the notification NDA &NA II exam on 28 May, 2025. The application process starts from 29 May, 2025 and will last till 17 June, 2025. 

Events

Dates

Notification Release Date

28 May, 2025

Application Process Begins

29 May, 2025

Last Date to Apply Online

17 June, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)

NDA & NA II Exam Dates

14 September, 2025

How to Apply for the UPSC NDA Exam 2025?

Candidates who wish to apply for the NDA exam have to register themselves on the new application portal launched by the UPSC on May 28, 2025. The portal consists of four parts and the candidates are required to register for each part separately. Before beginning to register, candidates must have a valid e-mail ID and phone number which must be kept by the candidate until the results are declared. The candidates must also read the instructions for every part carefully.

Steps to fill the application form:

  • Visit the official website- upsconline.nic.in
  • You will see four columns mentioning the four parts-
    • Create Account and Login
    • Universal Registration
    • Common Application Form (CAF)
  • Candidates must register themselves step-by-step for each part.
  • Firstly, create an account by verifying your email address and mobile number. Then generate a strong password. After that your account has been created. Now login to your account.
  • Then next you will see the “Universal Registration” option. Read the instructions before proceeding further. Then click on “Proceed for Universal Registration”.
  • Now generate the URN Number.
  • Then click on the “Common Application Form” and read the instructions carefully. This module requires you to fill various details like:
    • Personal Profile
    • Parents Profile
    • Social Category Profile
    • Disability Profile
    • Address
    • Educational Profile
    • Employment Experience
    • Achievements
    • Previous UPSC Examination Profile
    • Upload passport size photograph and signatures
  • Then after filling all these details, you have to go to the “Examination” part, where in the drop down menu, you will select the “Apply for Examination” link.
  • After clicking on the “Apply” button, candidates need to lock their CAF. The application form will only be locked when the candidate has filled all the modules provided in the form.
  • Once you have locked the CAF, the portal will automatically take you to fill the NDA application form.

UPSC NDA Exam 2025: Apply Online Link

The candidates can apply for the NDA exam through filling the application form by visiting the official website- upsconline.nic.in. Candidates can get the direct link to apply online below:

UPSC NDA II Exam 2025

Apply Online Here

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the UPSC NDA Exam

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for applying for the NDA exam.

Components

Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • For Army Wing of NDA: 12th  Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board Or a University
  • For Naval and Air Wings: 12th Class pass with Chemistry, Physics, Maths

Age Limit

Born not earlier than 01 January, 2007 and not later than 01 January, 2010.

Marital Status

Only unmarried male/female candidates are eligible.

Documents Required to fill the NDA Application Form

Candidates must be aware that the UPSC has launched the new application portal in which it has declared that the candidates must use the Aadhaar card to register themselves. Therefore, it becomes mandatory for the candidates to use their aadhaar cards while registering on the portal. The other documents that are required during the application filling process are: 

  • Name change Affidavit/Gazette Notification (PDF)
  • Matriculation Board /Equivalent Certificate (PDF)
  • Photo ID (JPG)
  • Caste Certificate (PDF)
  • Disability Certificate (PDF)
  • PwD/PwBD recommendation certificate (PDF)
  • Signature (JPG)
  • Photo (JPG)
  • Secondary Board Certificate (PDF)
Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

Content Writer

Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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