Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement / notification 03/2025.NDA-I. Candidates holding the requisite qualifications are advised to review the official notification details, eligibility terms, selection process, and important dates summarized below.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 notification inviting unmarried male and female candidates for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings (406 posts).
Important Dates & Schedule
| Notification Date | 2024-12-11 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2024-12-11 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 2024-12-31 |
| Examination Date | 13 April 2025 |
Application Fee by Category
General / OBC Male: Rs. 100/-; SC / ST candidates / Female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2025.NDA-I |
| Total Vacancies | 406 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Cadet Training Stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month; Level 10 upon commissioning. |
| Educational Qualification | Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern or equivalent. Air Force & Naval Wings: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern. |
| Age Limit Criteria | Born not earlier than 2nd July 2006 and not later than 1st July 2009 (Unmarried Male & Female) |
| Age Relaxation | Strictly as per defence commission guidelines; no category age relaxation. |
Selection Process
1. Written Examination (Mathematics 300 marks, GAT 600 marks)
2. SSB Intelligence and Personality Test (900 marks)
3. Medical Board Examination
Application / Candidate Instructions
1. Complete registration at upsconline.nic.in.
2. Verify personal particulars and educational stream.
3. Make online payment of Rs. 100 before the deadline.
Official Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Online Application / Portal | Visit Application Portal |
| Official Board Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notice-NDA-NA-I-2025-Engl-111224.pdf |
Disclaimer: Information published on this portal is collected and verified directly from official government gazettes, recruitment portals, and public notices. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification document before submitting their application.