The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) II 2025. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check and download their final results from the official website. This announcement brings relief and excitement to thousands of aspirants who have been waiting for the final selection list.
According to official updates, the UPSC NDA II 2025 final result was declared on 8th April 2026. The recruitment process for this prestigious defence examination began earlier in 2025, with the application process starting on 28th May 2025 and closing on 20th June 2025.
Examination and Selection Process
The written examination for NDA II 2025 was conducted on 14th September 2025 across various centres in India. After the written exam, qualified candidates were called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, followed by medical examinations and document verification.
The final merit list has been prepared based on candidates’ overall performance in both the written exam and SSB interview. It is important to note that selection is provisional and subject to eligibility verification and medical fitness.
Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive was conducted to fill a total of 406 vacancies in different wings of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. The distribution of seats includes:
- Army Wing: 208 posts
- Navy Wing: 42 posts
- Air Force Wing: 120 posts
- Naval Academy: 36 posts
These positions offer candidates an opportunity to serve the nation by joining the Indian Armed Forces after completing their training.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for NDA II 2025, candidates were required to meet certain eligibility conditions. For the Army Wing, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognized board. For the Air Force and Naval Wings, candidates needed to have completed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
In terms of age limit, applicants should have been born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010, as per the official notification.
Application Fee
The application fee for General and OBC candidates was INR 100, while candidates belonging to SC/ST categories and female applicants were exempted from paying the fee. The payment could be made through online modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-challan.
How to Check the Final Result
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their result:
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website.
Step 2: Click on the NDA II 2025 Final Result link.
Step 3: Enter login details such as registration number or date of birth.
Step 4: Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
Alternatively, the result can also be checked using enrollment or registration details through the provided direct link.
The release of the UPSC NDA II 2025 final result marks the final stage of the selection process for one of India’s most prestigious defence examinations. Candidates who have qualified will now move forward to join training at the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. Aspirants who could not make it this time are encouraged to continue their preparation and apply for upcoming defence exams.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPSC website for further updates regarding joining instructions and training schedules.
