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NDA 2025 Notification for NDA 2 exam will be released on May 28, 2025. NDA 2025 Notification for NDA 2 will be released on May 28, with details on age limit, exam pattern, and application dates.
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May 03, 2025
UPSC NDA 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission is all set to release the NDA 2 2025 notification on the official website on May 28, 2025. Along with the notification, UPSC will begin the application process. The NDA 2 selection procedure comes right after the conclusion of the NDA 1 2025 examination cycle. With the NDA 1 phase complete, candidates can now shift their focus entirely to the NDA 2 2025 exam.
The application process for NDA 2 will also be released on the official website and will close on June 17, 2025. Once the official notification PDF link is released, we will provide direct access to download the NDA 2 notification PDF.
UPSC NDA 2 2025 is set to be conducted on September 14, 2025. However, the application process will begin with the release of the Official notification. The NDA Exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy. The NDA 1 exam has been conducted, and the SSB interview process is yet to be conducted. Here we have provided a quick overview of UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2025:
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Exam Date
Event
Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission
Exam Name
National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy Examination
UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2025 Date
May 28, 2025
Application Start
May 28, 2025
Application End
June 17, 2025
UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2025
September 14, 2025
Mode of Application
Online
Exam Mode
Offline
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
The official UPSC NDA 2 2025 Notification will be published on May 28, 2025, in PDF form. It will include all the details of the recruitment process, such as eligibility criteria, important dates, application procedure, exam scheme, and syllabus structure. Aspirants are advised to read the full notification to get a clear understanding of the examination framework.
UPSC NDA 2 Notification PDF Link (Inactive)
The UPSC NDA 2 2025 Notification will include all the essential details regarding category-wise and post-wise vacancies. In the previous NDA 1 cycle, a total of 406 vacancies were announced across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy (NA). The upcoming NDA 2 2025 notification is expected to announce a similar number of vacancies.
UPSC NDA Preparation Strategy 2025
Before applying for the NDA 2 2025 exam, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements specified by UPSC:
UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria 2025
The NDA 2 2025 Exam Pattern will remain consistent with the earlier cycle. It will consist of two papers, conducted offline (pen-and-paper mode):
NDA 2 2025 Exam Pattern
Subject
Duration
Maximum Marks
Mathematics
2.5 Hours
300 Marks
General Ability Test (GAT)
2.5 Hours
600 Marks
Total
5 Hours
900 Marks
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination is conducted to recruit talented individuals into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, as well as through the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme for the Naval Academy. The NDA1 Examination results will fill approximately 406 vacancies across various branches. The distribution of vacancies is detailed below:
| UPSC NDA 1 Vacancies | |
| Branch | Vacancies |
| National Defence Academy | |
| Army | 208 (including 10 Females) |
| Navy | 42 (including 6 Females) |
| Air Force | |
| (i) Flying | 92 (including 02 females) |
| (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) | 18 (including 02 females) |
| (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) | 10 (including 02 females) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 36 (including 05 females) |
| Total | 406 |
Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may be subject to changes based on the availability of training capacity and other considerations.
The NDA 2025 selection process includes two key stages: the Written Exam and the SSB Interview. To secure a provisional appointment, candidates must clear both stages. The written exam evaluates mathematical aptitude and general knowledge, while the SSB Interview assesses personality, intelligence, and leadership qualities.
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