NDA & NA Exam 2025 Notification | 406 Vacancies | Eligibility, Dates, Fee & Qualification Details” 📢 NDA & NA Exam 2025 Notification OUT! | Full Details Inside! Welcome to our complete guide on the NDA (National Defence Academy) & NA (Naval Academy) Examination 2025, conducted by UPSC. If you're planning to join the Indian Armed Forces as an officer, this video covers everything you need — official notification highlights, number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, exam dates, fee structure, and qualification details. 🔥 Watch till the end to get the most accurate and latest updates on NDA & NA 2025! 📌 What We Cover in This Video: ✅ NDA & NA Exam 2025 Notification Overview ✅ Total Number of Vacancies (406 Posts) ✅ Important Exam Dates ✅ Eligibility Criteria (Age, Gender, Marital Status) ✅ Educational Qualifications Required ✅ Application Fee Details ✅ How to Apply Online ✅ Selection Process & SSB Interview ✅ Exam Pattern & Syllabus ✅ Physical Standards & Medical Fitness ✅ Tips to Crack NDA Written Exam ✅ What Happens After Clearing NDA? 📋 Official Notification Summary: Exam Name: NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025 Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Total Vacancies: 406 Courses: NDA Army, Navy, Air Force Wings + Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) Application Mode: Online only Website to Apply: https://upsconline.nic.in Official Notification PDF: Available on https://upsc.gov.in 🗓️ Important Dates: Notification Release Date: [Enter Date] Application Start Date: [Enter Date] Last Date to Apply: [Enter Date] NDA Exam Date: [Enter Date] (Tentatively April or September depending on NDA I or II) Admit Card Release: 2 weeks before the exam Result Announcement: 30-45 days post-exam 📊 Vacancy Breakup (Total 406 Posts) Army Wing of NDA: XXX vacancies Navy Wing of NDA: XXX vacancies Air Force Wing of NDA: XXX vacancies Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): XXX vacancies (Exact numbers can be updated once the official breakdown is available) 🎓 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality: 🇮🇳 Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. Age Limit: 📆 Candidates must be born between [insert date range based on notification] ❌ No relaxation in age limit is allowed. Gender & Marital Status: 👨🎓 Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. 🧑🎓 As per recent updates, female candidates may also be eligible depending on the current cycle — check the latest notification for confirmation. Educational Qualification: Army Wing of NDA: Must have passed 12th class from a recognized board. Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA and for Naval Academy: Must have passed 12th with Physics and Mathematics. 🎓 Candidates appearing in the 12th standard exam are also eligible to apply. 💰 Application Fee: General/OBC Candidates: ₹100/- SC/ST/Female Candidates: No fee 💳 Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Cash via SBI challan 📝 Selection Process: Written Exam – Conducted by UPSC SSB Interview – Psychological Aptitude Test & Group Tasks Medical Examination – As per armed forces standards Final Merit List – Based on combined performance 📚 Exam Pattern: Written Test: Paper 1: Mathematics – 300 Marks Paper 2: General Ability Test (GAT) – 600 Marks 🕒 Duration: 2.5 hours each paper 📝 Both papers are objective-type and available in English & Hindi SSB Interview: Total Marks: 900 Stages: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), PPDT, Psychology Test, GTO Tasks, Personal Interview 💪 Physical & Medical Standards: Candidates must meet strict medical standards and physical fitness norms as prescribed by the Armed Forces. 👁 Vision, 👂 hearing, ❤️ heart, 🫁 lungs, and other health metrics are checked. 🚫 Permanent body tattoos (except permitted areas), flat feet, knock knees, and other conditions may lead to disqualification. 🔗 Useful Links: 🔹 Official UPSC Website: https://upsc.gov.in 🔹 Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in 🔹 Join Indian Army: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in 🔹 Join Indian Navy: https://joinindiannavy.gov.in 🔹 Join Indian Air Force: https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in 📈 Why Choose NDA? The National Defence Academy is India's premier joint services training institute for future officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. ✅ Secure and prestigious government job ✅ Attractive salary and perks ✅ Leadership, discipline, and personality development ✅ Career growth opportunities in Defence Services ✅ Chance to serve the nation with pride 💬 Popular FAQs: Q1. Can girls apply for NDA 2025? A: Yes, as per recent Supreme Court rulings, girls may be eligible. Please check the current notification. Q2. 🎯 #NDA2025 #UPSCNDA #NDAExam #NDANotification #NDAEligibility #JoinIndianArmy #UPSC2025 #NDAVacancy #NDAPreparation #SSBInterview #DefenseJobs #IndiaDefenceCareers #JoinNDA