The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the online application link for the UPSC NDA 2 2025 exam on 28th May 2025. Candidates who wish to submit an application form for NDA 2 Exam 2025 must fill out the NDA Registration Form 2025 through the official website of UPSC between 28th May to 17th June 2025. The online registration link for NDA 2 2025 has been made available on its official website, www.upsc.gov.in.  The direct link to fill out the form is also provided in the article below, along with all the details required to complete the UPSC NDA 2 Form 2025. 

NDA Application Form 2025

This is a great opportunity for aspirants who are aiming for careers at the National Defence Academy. The Unmarried male and female 12th pass candidates aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years can submit their application forms through the official website UPSC, www.upsc.gov.in. Through the exam, UPSC aims to fill vacancies for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC) for the 156th Course and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). 

NDA 2 Registration Form 2025

Check all the important dates for the NDA 2 2025 Application Form  for the National Defence Academy exam as mentioned in the table below as notified by UPSC through UPSC Calendar 2025. Candidates must bookmark the important dates to avoid any deadline.

NDA 2 Registration Form 2025- Important Dates
EventsDates
NDA 2 Notification 202528th May 2025
NDA 2 Application Form Starts28th May 2025
Registration Last Date17th June 2025 (6 pm)
Last Date to Pay Fee--
Modification in OTR Profile--
Modification of Application Form--
NDA 2 Exam Date 202514th September 2025

NDA 2 Application Form 2025 Link 

Before filling out the NDA 2 Registration Form 2025, the candidates must be aware of the detailed NDA Eligibility and only those who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their NDA & NA 2 Application Form 2025. The application online for the NDA 2 2025 Exam started on 28th May 2025 and will end on 17th June 2025. Candidates are advised to fill out their application forms before the last date to avoid technical glitches. 

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UPSC NDA 2 Application Form Fee 2025

The online application fee has also been released along with the notification to fill out the NDA form 2025. The fee can be deposited in any Branch of SBI by cash or can be submitted by using the net banking facility of the State Bank of India or directly by using Visa/ MasterCard/ Rupay Credit/ Debit Card. The category-wise application fee for NDA 2 exam 2025 is discussed below.

UPSC NDA 2 Application Form Fee
CategoryNDA Online Form Fee
GeneralRs. 100/-
SC/ ST candidates/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORsNil

Note- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

How to Fill NDA 2 Registration Form 2025?

Candidates must apply online using the website www.upsconline.nic.in. They need to first register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the Commission’s website, and then fill out the online application for the examination. Go to the official website of www.upsc.gov.in and click on "Apply Online". The application form has two stages: Part I & Part II, detailed below.

NDA Application Form Part I

The Part I registration to fill out NDA Registration Form 2025 is classified into 4 steps:

Step-I: The candidate must begin with the registration process and submit all the details correctly in the application form.

Step-II: The next step is to choose the preferred branch you want to join in the Defence Army.

Step-III: Enter your email id and phone number and verify the details.

Step-IV: Fill the required details in the NDA 2 2025 Application Form.

Candidate nameDate of birthGenderFather's name
Mother's nameMarital StatusPersons with Benchmark DisabilityCommunity
Minority statusFee Remission AllowedEducational qualificationsDegree Subject in Graduation
Address---

Step-V: The last step to complete the registration process is the generation of the Registration ID.

NDA Application Form Part II

  1. Pay the application fee for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam as applicable.
  2. Select the preferred city where you want your exam centre to be allotted.
  3. Upload your photograph, signature, and photo-identity proof as per the required file size and format.
  4. Agree to the declaration and submit your application form for UPSC NDA 2 Exam. Download a copy of the application form for future reference.

Pre-requisite of NDA 2 Online Form 2025

Upload the relevant images and documents as asked by the UPSC in jpg/ jpeg format. And photo identity card in PDF format in the dimension specified by the Commission.

Scanned Images/ DocumentsFile Size and FormatInstructions
Photograph20 to 300 KB in JPG formatThe photograph must be recent with white background
SignatureThe signature must not be in capitals and use blue/ black ink
Photo Identity Document (PID)20 to 300 KB in PDF formatVoter Card/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/ Central Government

Documents Required to Fill NDA 2 Application Form 2025

  1. Before filling out the UPSC NDA 2 application form, the candidates must keep the following documents aside.
  2. Scanned images of photographs and signatures
  3. Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID or any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
  4. Bank details to make an online transaction
  5. The marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12

If facing any difficulty while filling out the NDA Application form 2025, then applicants can get in touch with the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate C of its campus in person or over the telephone numbers 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543.

NDA Eligibility

For admission to the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy, candidates must have a Pass certificate of class 12th via a recognized board or a University. For the Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of the National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates aged between 16.5 to 19.5 i.e. candidate must have been born not earlier than 02nd January 2006 and not later than 1st January 2009 to apply online for NDA 2 Exam.

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NDA Exam Centres 2025

Applicants can enter their preference for NDA exam centers while filling out the NDA Registration Form 2025. The NDA exam centers are provided in various parts of the country. The list of NDA 2025 Exam Centres has been listed below. 

NDA Exam Centres 2025
AgartalaBilaspur
AgraChandigarh
AhmedabadChennai
AizwalCoimbatore
AligarhCuttack
AlmoraDelhi
AnanthapurDharwad
AurangabadDispur
BareillyFaridabad
BengaluruGangtok
JorhatGarwhal (Srinagar)
BhopalGautam Budh Nagar
GhaziabadGurgaon
GorakhpurGwalior
HyderabadImphal
IndoreItanagar
JabalpurJaipur
JammuJodhpur
KochiKohima
KolkataKozhikode
LehLucknow
LudhianaMadhurai
MysuruMumbai
NagpurSambalpur
Navi MumbaiShillong
Panaji (Goa)Shimla
PatnaSiliguri
Port BlairSrinagar
Prayagraj (Allahabad)Thane
PuducherryThiruvananthapuram
PuneTiruchirapalli
RaipurTirupati
RajkotUdaipur
RanchiVaranasi
VelloreVijayawada
VishakhapatnamWarangal

Detailed NDA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

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FAQs

Ans. The apply online procedure for NDA 2 Exam 2025 begins on 28th May 2025 along with release of official notification.

Ans. The official website to submit application forms for NDA 2 Application Form 2025 is https://upsconline.nic.in/.

Ans. The Application fee for a General Category candidate is Rs 100/- and Candidates belonging to SC/ ST candidates/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs are exempted from payment of the fee.

Ans. No, only unmarried male and female applicants between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 are qualified to fill NDA 2 Online Form 2025.

Ans. The maximum age limit to fill NDA Form 2025 is 19.5 years.