UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2025

For NDA, candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age. Only unmarried male candidates and unmarried female candidates (from 2022 onwards) are eligible.

For officer posts: Written exam (NDA/CDS/AFCAT) → SSB Interview (5-day process) → Medical Examination → Merit list. For Agniveer: Written test → Physical Fitness Test → Medical → Document Verification.

Agniveer is a 4-year contractual short-term military service scheme launched in 2022. Agniveers serve for 4 years, after which 25% are retained as regular soldiers. They receive a Seva Nidhi package of ₹11.71 lakh at exit.