Quick Summary
- Exam: UPSC NDA 2025 (II)
- Total Vacancies: 404
- Last Date: 17 Jun 2025
- Exam Date: Sep 2025
- Salary: Rs.56,100/month (after commissioning)
- For: Army 208 + Navy 42 + Air Force 120 + NA 34
- Only Male (currently)
- Apply: upsc.gov.in
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2025 ka notification release kiya hai. Total 404 vacancies hain — Indian Army, Navy aur Air Force mein officer banne ka sabse prestigious rasta. 12th pass students apply kar sakte hain.
⚠ Apply karne ki last date 17 June 2025 hai. upsc.gov.in par online apply karein.
Service-wise Vacancies
| Service | Vacancies | Training Location |
|---|---|---|
| Army (NDA Wing) | 208 | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Air Force (NDA Wing) | 120 | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Navy (NDA Wing) | 42 | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Naval Academy | 34 | INS Zamorin, Ezhimala, Kerala |
| Total | 404 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Army: 12th pass kisi bhi stream mein — recognized board se
- Navy & Air Force: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)
- Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years (2 July 2006 se 1 January 2008 ke beech born)
- Gender: Only Male (Unmarried)
- Physical aur Medical fitness required
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 hours |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 600 | 2.5 hours |
| Written Total | 270 | 900 | 5 hours | |
| SSB Interview | — | 900 | 5 days | |
| Grand Total | — | 1800 | ||
⚠ Mathematics mein 2.5 marks per question hain lekin 0.83 marks negative bhi hai. GAT mein 4 marks per Q aur 1.33 negative.
SSB Interview — 5 Day Process
| Day | Test | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Screening | OIR Test + PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion) |
| Day 2–3 | Psychology Tests | TAT, WAT (60 words), SRT (60 situations), SD (Self Description) |
| Day 4 | GTO Tasks | Group Discussion, Group Planning, Outdoor tasks, Command Task |
| Day 5 | Interview + Conference | Personal Interview by Senior Officer + Final Conference |
Salary After Commissioning
| Allowance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Lieutenant) | Rs.56,100/month |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | Rs.15,500/month |
| DA + HRA + Ration + Transport | Rs.15,000–25,000 (approx) |
| Total In-Hand | Rs.80,000–1,00,000+/month |
✓ Lifetime Perks: NDA se commissioned officer ke baad — free medical for lifetime (self + family), subsidized ration, canteen facilities, housing, children education allowance, pension after retirement.