UPSC NDA II Recruitment – 406 Vacancies

UPSC NDA II Recruitment – 406 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2025 for 406 posts of NDA II. Candidates with 12TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 28-05-2025, and closes on 17-06-2025. The candidate shall apply online through UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.

Total Vacancy: 406

UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Essential Qualification UPSC Recruitment 2025

• Army Wing of National Defence Academy:
  • 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent.
• Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy AND 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy:
  • 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent.

Candidates appearing in the 12th Class can also apply. Such candidates must submit proof of passing by 10/06/2026.

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January, 2007 and not later than 1st January, 2010 are eligible.

UPSC NDA II Recruitment Salary

• Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA.: Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10)
• Lt to Maj: Lt – Level 10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)/- Capt – Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900)/- Maj – Level 11 (69,400 – 2,07,200)/-
• Lt Col to Maj Gen: Lt Col – Level 12A (1,21,200 – 2,12,400)/- Col – Level 13 (1,30,600 – 2,15,900)/- Brig – Level 13A (1,39,600 – 2,17,600)/- Maj Gen – Level 14 (1,44,200 – 2,18,200)/-
• Lt Gen (HAG Scale): Level 15 (1,82,200 – 2,24,100)/-
• Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale): Level 16 (2,05,400 – 2,24,400)/-
• VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen: Level 17 (2,25,000/-) (fixed)
• COAS: Level 18 (2,50,000/-) (fixed)
• Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig: Rs 15,500 p.m. fixed

Selection Process UPSC NDA II Recruitment

1. Written Examination:
   • Mathematics (Code 01): 2.5 Hours, 300 Marks.
   • General Ability Test (Code 02): 2.5 Hours, 600 Marks.
   • Both papers will have objective type questions.
   • Penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers.
2. Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview:
   • Intelligence and Personality Test (900 Marks).
   • Two-stage selection procedure: Stage I (OIR and PP&DT) and Stage II (Interview, Group Testing, Psychology Tests, Conference).
3. Medical Examination.

How to Apply UPSC NDA II Recruitment

1. Go to the official UPSC website: Click Here to Apply.
2. Register on the new Online Application Portal.
3. Fill the application form carefully and upload necessary documents.
4. Use Aadhaar Card as ID document for easy verification.
5. Pay the application fee if applicable.

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