The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination II, 2025, on October 1, 2025. Aspiring candidates who appeared for the written examination conducted on September 14, 2025, can now access the merit list on the official UPSC website.
The NDA 2 2025 results, available in PDF format, contain the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. This step marks a critical progression in the selection process for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, as well as the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy. Successful candidates are advised to prepare for the subsequent SSB evaluation, which includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews, scheduled to commence shortly.
To download the result:
- Visit the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Locate and click on the link titled “Declaration of the written result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, II, 2025.”
- The PDF merit list will open; candidates should search for their roll number within the document.
UPSC has emphasized that the shortlisting is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility criteria during the SSB stage. Detailed instructions for the interview process, including reporting dates and centers, will be communicated individually to qualified candidates via email and post. The final selection will also incorporate performance in the SSB interviews and a medical examination.
This year’s NDA 2 examination saw significant participation from young aspirants nationwide, reflecting continued interest in careers within the Indian Armed Forces. The cutoff marks and detailed scorecards are expected to be released post-interviews, in line with UPSC protocols.
For further updates, candidates are encouraged to regularly monitor the UPSC portal. Congratulations to all shortlisted individuals on this achievement; the path to commissioning as officers in the defence services continues.
