UPSC NDA & INA Exam 2025: 406 Vacancies Announced, Exam on September 14

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a major opportunity for young aspirants aiming to join the Indian Armed Forces. A total of 406 seats have been declared for admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA). The second joint entrance examination for these institutions is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025, with training set to commence from July 1, 2026.

Vacancy Details

A total of 406 vacancies will be filled through this examination. This includes 370 posts for NDA and 36 posts for INA under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme.

National Defence Academy (370 Posts)

• Army Wing: 208 seats (including 10 for women)

• Naval Wing: 42 seats (including 5 for women)

• Air Force Wing:

  • Flying Branch: 92 seats (including 2 for women)

  • Ground Duty (Technical): 18 seats (including 2 for women)

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 10 seats (including 2 for women)

Indian Naval Academy (INA) – 36 Posts

• For 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme

• Reserved for women: 4 seats

Eligibility Criteria

• For NDA (Army Wing): Passed Class 12 in any stream.

• For NDA (Naval & Air Force Wings) and INA: Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Training Information

• NDA Candidates: Will undergo 3 years of training at the NDA Academy in Pune.

• INA Candidates: Will receive 4 years of training at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala.

Upon successful completion, degrees will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):

• Army: BA / B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Computer Science)

• Navy: B.Tech

• Air Force: B.Tech / B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Computer Science)

Exam Centres

The examination will be conducted in various cities including:

• Mumbai

• Pune

• Nagpur

• Navi Mumbai

• Thane

• Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• Panaji, and others.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply online at www.upsconline.nic.in by 11:59 PM on June 17, 2025.

For Assistance:

• UPSC Facilitation Centre: 011-24041001 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days)

• Email: upscsoap@nic.in

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification before applying. The detailed advertisement includes essential information on eligibility, age limit, examination fee, and other important