NDA Vacancy 2025: NDA (ll) Vacancies for Male & Female Candidates

The following NDA 2 vacancies in 2024 for females were announced.

NDA select cadet based on service vacancy. It is according to the number of officers required at that time. But the academy accommodation also plays a role. The existing infrastructure at the academy can accommodate a certain number of cadets each term. If it is extended or the intake is greater than the capacity, the training standards will drop.

A total of 208 vacancies are announced for the Army wing of NDA. A total of 10 vacancies are earmarked for female candidates. The eligibility criteria for admission to Army wing of NDA is Class 12/HSC pass from a recognised board or university.

Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent. Many students are rejected on medical ground as well. After the medicals, a merit list is prepared which features around 580 to 650 candidates. First 350 to 380 candidates are invited for admission to NDA and INAC. Some candidates do not join and some are not able to cope up with the tough training process. NDA selection process is bit tough therefore it takes about six months preparation to crack the exam.

Few important points related to NDA vacancies are given below:

• NDA vacancies are provisional and may change depending on the availability of training capacity of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy
• Candidates are required to specify clearly in the online NDA application form, the services for which they wish to be considered in the order of their preferences
• Candidates are also advised to indicate as many preferences as they wish for NDA recruitment so that while offering appointments due consideration can be given to the preferences as per their ranks in the merit list
• Candidates should note that they will be considered under NDA recruitment 2022 for appointment to those services only for which they have expressed their preferences
• UPSC will not entertain any request for addition/alteration in the preferences indicated in the NDA Recruitment application
• Admission will be offered to candidates on the basis of NDA results of the written exam and SSB Interview 

Women candidates can apply for Indian Naval Academy courses for NDA exam. In 2024, vacancies were released for women candidates for admission to Indian Naval Academy courses. 

A total of 42 vacancies (three for female candidates) have been announced for the Navy wing of the NDA. For admission to the Navy wing of NDA. Candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.