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New Delhi, Updated on May 30, 2025 10:24 IST

NDA 2025: The application process for NDA 2 has begun. Candidates can check the official guidelines for uploading required documents while filling up NDA 2 application form 2025.

NDA 2: Guidelines To Upload Images

NDA 2: Guidelines To Upload Images

NDA 2 Application 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is accepting applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) II exam 2025. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for NDA 2 online through the UPSC's official website: upsconline.nic.in. The last date to complete NDA 2 application form is June 17, 2025.

In order to fill up the NDA 2 application form, candidates also need to upload the prescribed documents as per the specified format. Along with the NDA 2 application 2025, UPSC has also released general guidelines on how to apply and upload documents. This time, the written exam for NDA/NA II will be held on September 14, 2025.

Guidelines To Upload Documents in NDA 2 Application Form

While uploading the documents when filling up the NDA 2 application form, candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned guidelines:

Document 

Profile in which document has to be uploaded

Format

Size

File Name

Name change

Affidavit/Gazette

Notification 

Identity Profile

PDF

50 to 300 KB

name_change 

Matriculation

Board /Equivalent

Certificate

Matriculation Profile

PDF

50 to 300 KB

board_certificate

Photo ID 

Aadhaar/Photo ID

JPG

20 to 200 KB

id_card 

Caste Certificate 

Social Category Profile 

PDF

50 to 300 KB

caste_certificate

Disability Certificate

Disability Profile

PDF

50 to 300 KB

disability_certificate

PwD/PwBD

recommendation

certificate

Disability Profile

PDF

50 to 300 KB

pw_recommendation

Signature

Photo & Signature

JPG

20 to 100 KB

signature

Photo

Photo & Signature

JPG

20 to 100 KB

Photo

Secondary Board Certificate

NDA & NA Examination

PDF

50 to 300 KB

secondary_board_certificate

  • Prepare all required NDA 2 uploading documents in advance according to the specifications provided in the table below, and organise them in a separate folder for quick and easy access during the upload process.
  • Upload each document using the exact file name specified in the table. Files that do not match the prescribed name, format, or size will not be accepted.

Instructions to Upload Photo in NDA 2 Application Form

To upload a photo in NDA 2 application 2025, ensure it covers at least 75% of the face area (3/4th coverage), with a clear, front-facing view, proper alignment, and both ear lobes visible. Use good-quality images. Also, while uploading the photograph, candidates must keep the following points in mind:

  • Use a colour photo.
  • The photo should show a frontal view with the head centred and both ears visible.
  • Keep eyes open, and ensure the edges of your face are visible.
  • Maintain a natural facial expression: no grinning, frowning, or raised eyebrows.

Signature Upload Instructions:

  • Sign clearly on plain white paper using a black pen.
  • Scan the signature ensuring the image is sharp and clear.
  • Make sure the scanned image is well-lit, free from shadows or blurs.
  • Save the file in JPG format with the filename โ€˜signatureโ€™.

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Q: ย  When was NDA application form 2025 released?
A:

NDA 2 2025 notification was released on May 28, 2025. The application form was available till June 20, 2025. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form was released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was extended till January 1, 2025. Candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fees can be paid both online and offline. The steps to fill NDA application form 2025 are given below.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Register online by filling the Part I of application
  • Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
  • Fill all the details in Part II application form
  • Submit the fees and take printout of the application form
Q: ย  When NDA 2 application form 2025 was released?
A:

NDA 2 application form 2025 was released on May 28, 2025. The last date to fill the application form has been extended to June 20, 2025. Earlier, the last date to fill the application form was June17, 2025. To apply for NDA 2 2025 exam, candidates need to first register themselves with UPSC. This is a one-time registration process and the credentials are applicable for all the exams. After that candidates can fill the detailed application form.

Q: ย  How to fill NDA application form if I change my name after Class 10?
A:

If your have changed your Name, select "Yes" for "Have your ever changed Name" option while registering in OTR, then mention your Changed Name in the column "Changed Name".

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Good Morning, I have one query for Matriculation Board Profile: In Class 10 (matriculation) details as per Maharashtra Board my Son name having format of Surname first - First Name and then Middle name . But Aadhar card having Fist Name-Middle name -Surname. In this case there is no change in name,

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