The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) 2 Examination 2025. Candidates can now access the results directly on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in . The written examination for NDA 2 2025 was conducted on September 14, 2025 .
The result is available as a PDF document. It lists the roll numbers of all candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
Checking Your NDA 2 Result
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in .
- Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage.
- Click the link for the ‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 Written Result’.
- A PDF file will open, displaying roll numbers of qualified candidates.
- Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to locate your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Post-Result Instructions and SSB Interview
Qualified candidates must register for their SSB interview within two weeks of the result announcement. Registration is mandatory on the Indian Army recruiting website, joinindianarmy.nic.in . This step is necessary to select an SSB interview date and center.
The UPSC NDA 2 result is provisional. Final selection depends on successfully clearing the SSB interview, passing the medical examination, and verifying all eligibility criteria. UPSC does not send result updates via email or SMS. Candidates must monitor the official website for information. SSB interview call-up letters are sent to registered email addresses after candidates register on the Indian Army website.
SSB interviews for qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled from July 2025 to September 2026 . Candidates shortlisted from the written exam will undergo a stage-one test on their first reporting day at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards.
NDA 2 Examination Structure
The NDA 2 2025 examination consisted of two papers, totaling 900 marks over five hours. The passing marks in the exam are 25 percent.
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 300 | 2 ½ hours |
| Paper 2 | General Ability Test (GAT) | 600 | 2 ½ hours |
| Total | 900 | 5 hours |
Cut-Off Marks and Tie-Breaking Policy
The expected cut-off for NDA 2 is approximately 350 marks. Cut-off marks depend on several factors: the number of test-takers, total vacancies available, and the overall difficulty level of the examination.
In cases where multiple candidates secure equal aggregate marks, age determines preference. Older candidates receive higher placement in the merit list.
Selection Process Stages
The recruitment process for the NDA involves multiple stages:
- Written Examination: Multiple-choice papers in Mathematics and General Ability.
- SSB Interview: A five-day evaluation involving psychological assessments, group activities, and personal interviews.
- Medical Examination: Assessment of candidates’ physical and health standards.
- Final Merit List: Compiled based on marks from both the written test and the SSB Interview.
The result is issued in two stages: first, the written test result, which identifies candidates eligible for the SSB Interview; and second, the final result, released after the SSB Interview and medical fitness test.
Mark Sheets and Key Dates
Mark sheets for all candidates will be uploaded to the UPSC website within 15 days of the final result’s publication. They will remain accessible for 30 days.
The NDA 2 2025 notification was released on May 28, 2025 . Application submissions closed on June 20, 2025 . Admit cards became available on September 4, 2025 .
Career and Allowances
NDA Officers receive various allowances in addition to their basic salary. These include Uniform Allowance, Compensatory Field Area Allowance, Dearness and Transport Allowance (DA/TA), Para Allowance, and Children’s Education Allowance, among others. Salary scales vary by rank, starting from Lieutenant (Level 10) to Chief of Army Staff (Level 18).