NDA Exam Date 2025 Out: On May 28, 2025, the UPSC NDA Notification will be made public by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Important exam-related information will be included in the notice, which will be made available in PDF format. You may register for NDA 2 between May 28 and June 17, 2025.
On September 14, 2025, the UPSC National Defence Academy 2 written exam will take place. Applicants may apply if they have finished Class 12 or are taking the test. More information on the NDA 2025 test may be found below.
Highlights of the NDA 2025 Recruitment
Candidates who have finished the Class 12 test or are taking it may apply for the UPSC NDA, one of the most competitive defence examinations in the nation. The NDA 2025 recruiting highlights are included here for candidates to review.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Two times a year (April & September) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Stages | Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam Purpose | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Exam Fees | INR 100 for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees. |
| Total Marks | Written Exam: 900SSB Interview: 900 |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Contact Details | 011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543 |
UPSC NDA Exam Schedule 2025
NDA important dates were announced through UPSC annual calendar. Refer to the table below for UPSC NDA exam dates 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 Notification 2025 | 11-Dec-2024 |
| NDA 1 Application Form 2025 | 11-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025 (Extended) |
| NDA 1 Exam Date 2025 | 13-Apr-2025 |
| NDA 2 Notification 2025 | 28-May-2025 |
| NDA 2 Application Form 2025 | 28-May-2025 to 17-June-2025 |
| NDA 2 Exam Date 2025 | 14-Sept-2025 |
| NDA 2 hall ticket 2025 release date | To be notified |
| NDA 2 result 2025 date | To be notified |
UPSC NDA 2025 Vacancies
NDA 2 vacancy will be released along with the notification. A total of 401 NDA 1 2025 vacancies were announced. The vacancy break-up of 2025 is given below.
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA | NDA Army Vacancies 2025 | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| NDA Navy Vacancies 2025 | 42 (including 06 for female candidates) | |
| NDA Air Force Vacancies 2025 | (i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) –18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) –10 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | – | 36 (including 05 for female candidates) |
| Total | 404 |
The NDA hall ticket is now available for download on the official website. Candidates must enter either their registration number or roll number to obtain the admit card. The UPSC issues the admit card solely for the written examination.
There is no hard copy of the admit card mailed to candidates. It is essential for candidates to present a printed version of the NDA call letter along with a valid photo ID at the examination center.
NDA Exam Pattern for 2025
The UPSC NDA & NA examination format is split into a written test and an SSB interview. The written examination consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The written exam is allocated a total of 900 marks. Each section requires a minimum qualifying mark of 25 percent. Candidates who pass the written examination will be invited for the SSB interview.
The SSB interview features two phases. Phase 1 includes the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and the Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Phase 2 of the SSB interview consists of Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychological Tests, and the Conference. The SSB interview is also worth 900 marks.