UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy NDA II Examination 2025 Download Marks

📅 Posted: 28/05/2025 📝 Updated: 18/04/2026

Total Vacancy406

SalaryStipend ₹56,100/month during training; Post commission Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx. ₹85,000/Month in-hand]

LocationAll India

Last Date17/06/2025

Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Final Result with Marks for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2025 (Advt No: 10/2025-NDA-II) for a total of 406 NDA & Naval Academy posts in Army, Navy, Air Force and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 12th (10+2) Pass qualification to join India's prestigious defence forces as a commissioned officer. Interested candidates had applied online from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 and the Final Result was declared on 08 April 2026 through the official website upsc.gov.in.

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UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	28/05/2025
Application Begin	28/05/2025
Last Date to Apply Online	17/06/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	17/06/2025
Correction Window	07/07/2025 to 09/07/2025
Admit Card Available	04/09/2025
Exam Date	14/09/2025
Written Result Declared	01/10/2025
Final Result Declared	08/04/2026

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST	₹0
Female Candidates	₹0
Wards of JCOs / NCOs / ORs	₹0

Payment: Online via Visa/Master/RuPay Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking

UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy NDA II Examination 2025 Download MarksVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Candidates must be born between 02/01/2007 and 01/01/2010 (both dates inclusive). Only unmarried candidates are eligible.

(No age relaxation is applicable in UPSC NDA & NA Examination — the date-of-birth window is fixed as per the notification., The date of birth accepted by the Commission is the one entered in the Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate., Candidates should note that only unmarried Male and Female candidates are eligible to apply.)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
NDA - Army Wing	208	12th (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board in any stream.
NDA - Navy Wing	42	12th (10+2) Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
NDA - Air Force Wing	120	12th (10+2) Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	36	12th (10+2) Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
Total Vacancy	406

Recruitment Table: Wing-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Post	Total	Male	Female
NDA - Army	208	198	10
NDA - Navy	42	37	5
NDA - Air Force (Flying)	92	90	2
NDA - Air Force (Ground Duty Tech)	18	16	2
NDA - Air Force (Ground Duty Non-Tech)	10	8	2
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)	36	32	4
Total	406	381	25

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or certain East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Marital Status: Only unmarried male / female candidates are eligible. Marriage during the course of training is strictly prohibited.
For Army Wing of NDA: Candidate must have passed the 12th Class (10+2 Pattern) examination or equivalent from a recognized Board.
For Air Force, Naval Wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy: Candidate must have passed 12th Class (10+2 Pattern) examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
Candidates appearing in the 12th Class examination are also eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing by the stipulated date.
Candidate must be physically and medically fit as per the physical standards laid down by the Ministry of Defence.

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Cadet (During Training at NDA/INA)	Monthly Stipend of ₹56,100/- as per 7th CPC
Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant / Flying Officer (After Commission)	Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay, DA, HRA, Kit Maintenance Allowance & other allowances

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Selection Process Steps

Stage 1 — Written Examination (Objective Type): Mathematics (300 Marks) + General Ability Test (600 Marks) = Total 900 Marks.
Stage 2 — SSB Interview / Intelligence & Personality Test conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) — 900 Marks, spread over 5 days.
Stage 3 — Medical Examination as per prescribed defence standards.
Stage 4 — Final Merit List is prepared on the basis of combined marks of Written Examination and SSB Interview (Total 1800 Marks).

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper, OMR Based).
Question Type: Objective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Total Marks: 900 (Written) + 900 (SSB Interview) = 1800 Marks.
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (2½ Hours) per paper.
Language: Mathematics and Part-B of GAT will be Bilingual (English & Hindi); Part-A English is in English only.
Negative Marking: Yes — 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Calculators / Log Tables: Not allowed inside the examination hall.

Recruitment Table: UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Written Exam Pattern

Subject	Paper	Duration	Maximum Marks	Code
Mathematics	Paper-I	2½ Hours	300	01
General Ability Test (English + GK)	Paper-II	2½ Hours	600	02
Total		4	900

Recruitment Table: General Ability Test (GAT) — Section-Wise Weightage

Section	Part	Approx Weightage
English	Part-A	200 Marks
Physics (Section A)	Part-B	~25% of 400 (≈100 Marks)
Chemistry (Section B)	Part-B	~15% of 400 (≈60 Marks)
General Science (Section C)	Part-B	~10% of 400 (≈40 Marks)
History & Freedom Movement (Section D)	Part-B	~20% of 400 (≈80 Marks)
Geography (Section E)	Part-B	~20% of 400 (≈80 Marks)
Current Events (Section F)	Part-B	~10% of 400 (≈40 Marks)

Recruitment Details: SSB Interview — Stage Details

Stage-I (Screening Test): Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test + Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates are shortlisted based on combined performance.
Stage-II (Main Test): Conducted over 4 days — Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, Personal Interview, and Conference.
Assessment: Personality assessed by three assessors — Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO), and Psychologist — with equal weightage.
Total Marks for SSB: 900 Marks (equal to the Written Exam).

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 written examination consists of two papers — Mathematics (Paper-I, 300 Marks) and General Ability Test (Paper-II, 600 Marks). The standard of the Mathematics paper is of 10+2 (Intermediate) level, while GAT covers English, General Knowledge, Science, Humanities and Current Affairs.

📚 Paper-I: Mathematics (300 Marks)

Algebra — Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Complex numbers, Binary system, AP/GP/HP, Quadratic equations, Permutation & Combination, Binomial theorem, Logarithms.
Matrices and Determinants — Types, operations, determinants, adjoint & inverse, Cramer's rule, Matrix method.
Trigonometry — Angles in degrees/radians, Trigonometric ratios & identities, Sum/Difference formulae, Multiple/Sub-multiple angles, Inverse trig functions, Heights & Distances, Properties of triangles.
Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D) — Cartesian system, Equation of line/circle/parabola/ellipse/hyperbola, Direction cosines, Equation of plane and sphere.
Differential Calculus — Functions, Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Maxima-Minima, Applications.
Integral Calculus & Differential Equations — Integration by substitution/parts, Definite integrals, Area under curves, Order/Degree, First order & first degree DE, Growth & decay problems.
Vector Algebra — Vectors in 2D/3D, Unit & null vectors, Dot & Cross product, Applications in work and moment.
Statistics and Probability — Frequency distribution, Mean/Median/Mode, Variance & SD, Correlation & Regression, Classical & Statistical probability, Conditional probability, Bayes' theorem, Binomial distribution.

📚 Paper-II Part A: English (200 Marks)

Grammar and Usage
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Cohesion and Spotting Errors in Extended Text
Sentence Improvement and Antonyms/Synonyms

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section A: Physics (~25%)

Physical properties & states of matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, Archimedes' Principle, Pressure Barometer.
Motion, Velocity, Acceleration, Newton's Laws, Force, Momentum, Gravitation, Work, Power, Energy.
Heat — Measurement, Change of state, Latent heat, Modes of heat transfer.
Sound waves, Light (Reflection/Refraction), Mirrors & Lenses, Human eye.
Magnetism, Static & Current Electricity, Ohm's Law, X-Rays.
Working of Simple Pendulum, Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Pumps, Telescope, Microscope, Periscope, Safety Fuses.

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section B: Chemistry (~15%)

Physical and chemical changes, Elements, Mixtures, Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and Chemical Equations.
Law of chemical combination, Properties of Air and Water.
Preparation and properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation-Reduction.
Acids, Bases, and Salts; Carbon and its forms; Fertilizers (Natural & Artificial).
Materials used in Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, Gun-Powder.
Atomic structure, Atomic & Molecular weights, Valency.

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section C: General Science (~10%)

Difference between living and non-living; Cells, Protoplasm, Tissues.
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
Human Body and its important organs; Common Epidemics, Causes & Prevention.
Food as a source of energy, Constituents, Balanced Diet.
Solar System — Meteors, Comets, Eclipses; Achievements of Eminent Scientists.

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section D: History & Freedom Movement (~20%)

Broad survey of Indian History — Culture and Civilisation.
Freedom Movement in India.
Indian Constitution and Administration (Elementary); Five-Year Plans.
Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives, Community Development, Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration, Welfare State, Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world — Renaissance, American Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Russian Revolution.
Impact of Science & Technology on Society, One World, UN, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, Communism. Role of India in the present world.

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section E: Geography (~20%)

Earth — Shape, size, Latitudes and Longitudes, Time concept, International Date Line, Earth's movements and their effects.
Origin of Earth, Rocks and classification, Weathering (Mechanical/Chemical), Earthquakes, Volcanoes.
Ocean Currents and Tides; Atmosphere — composition, Temperature, Pressure, Winds, Cyclones, Humidity, Condensation & Precipitation.
Types of Climate; Major Natural regions of the World.
Regional Geography of India — Climate, Natural vegetation, Mineral & Power resources, Agricultural & Industrial activities.
Important sea ports, main sea/land/air routes of India, Imports and Exports.

📚 Paper-II Part B — Section F: Current Events (~10%)

Important events that have happened in India in recent years.
Current important world events.
Prominent personalities — both Indian and International, including those connected with cultural activities and sports.

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025How to Check Result

Visit the official UPSC Online Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) / Universal Registration by creating an account and filling the Common Application Form.
Log in and click on the link for 'National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025'.
Fill the examination-specific module carefully — select preferences of services (Army/Navy/Air Force/Naval Academy) in order of priority.
Upload required documents — recent photograph, signature, photo ID proof (Aadhaar recommended), and other certificates as specified.
Pay the application fee of ₹100 (Gen/OBC) through Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking. SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs-NCOs are exempted.
Select the Exam Centre of your choice (first-apply-first-allot basis).
Submit the form, take a printout and save the final submission receipt for future reference.
Download the Final Result with Marks from the 'Examination → Results' section of https://upsc.gov.in.

Recruitment Note: Training Duration & Course Commencement

Successful candidates will join the 156th Course of NDA (Army/Navy/Air Force Wings) and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st July 2026. The NDA training is of 3 years duration at Khadakwasla, Pune, followed by 1 year of pre-commissioning training at respective service academies (IMA Dehradun / INA Ezhimala / AFA Dundigal).

Recruitment Note: Stipend During Training

Cadets receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100/- during the training period at NDA/INA, in addition to free boarding, lodging, books, uniform and medical facilities.

Recruitment Note: Service Liability / Bond

Candidates who join the NDA and get commissioned into Indian Armed Forces are required to serve for a minimum pensionable service period as per respective service rules. Withdrawal during training attracts bond liability as specified by the Ministry of Defence.

Recruitment Note: Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the prescribed physical and medical standards laid down in Appendix-III of the notification. Standards vary for Army, Navy and Air Force — including minimum height (generally 157 cm for Army/Navy, 162.5 cm for Air Force), chest expansion, vision requirements and overall medical fitness.

Recruitment Note: Previously Withdrawn Candidates

Candidates who were previously removed from NDA or INA on disciplinary grounds or for lack of officer-like qualities are not eligible to re-apply. Those withdrawn on medical grounds or voluntarily may apply again, subject to fulfilling all conditions.

Recruitment Note: Tie-Breaking Principle

In case of tie in aggregate final marks — (i) Candidate with higher written total ranks higher, (ii) If still tied, candidate with higher marks in Paper-II (GAT) ranks higher, (iii) If still tied, the candidate senior in age ranks higher.

UPSC NDA-II Examination 2025Important Official Links

Download Marks Individual Marks Sheet of NDA-II 2025 Final Result	Click Here ↗
Download Final Result Released on 08/04/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Written Result (Name Wise)	Click Here ↗
Download Written Result Declared on 01/10/2025	Click Here ↗
Download Admit Card Available from 04/09/2025 through Login	Click Here ↗
Download Time Table	Click Here ↗
Online Correction Link Correction Window: 07/07/2025 to 09/07/2025	Click Here ↗
Download Correction Form Notice	Click Here ↗
Apply Online (Registration) Application Window Closed	Click Here ↗
Apply Online (Login)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 10/2025-NDA-II	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	NDA & NA II
Total Vacancy	406
Salary	Stipend ₹56,100/month during training; Post commission Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx. ₹85,000/Month in-hand]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	17/06/2025
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for UPSC NDA officers? ▼

Ans: During the 3-year training period at NDA, cadets receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100/-. After commissioning as Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant / Flying Officer, the post falls under Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500). After adding allowances like DA, MSP (Military Service Pay of ₹15,500), HRA, Kit Maintenance and Ration allowance, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹85,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month.

Q.2 What was the last date to apply online for UPSC NDA II 2025? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee for UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 was 17 June 2025 (11:59 PM). The application window opened on 28 May 2025.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in UPSC NDA II 2025 exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking. One-third (1/3rd or 0.33) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer marked by the candidate in the objective type OMR-based question papers.

Q.4 What is the age limit for UPSC NDA & NA II 2025? ▼

Ans: Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 02 January 2007 and not later than 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive) were eligible to apply. No age relaxation is given to any category in NDA examination — the DOB window is fixed.

Q.5 How can I download the UPSC NDA II 2025 Final Result with Marks? ▼

Ans: Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in → Click on the 'Examination' tab → Select 'Results' → Find the link 'Final Result - National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025' → Click to open the PDF and use Ctrl+F to search your Roll Number. The individual marks sheet is also available separately on the same portal.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for UPSC NDA II 2025? ▼

Ans: For the Army Wing of NDA, candidates must have passed 12th Class (10+2 pattern) from a recognized Board. For Air Force, Navy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy, candidates must have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects.