UPSC Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 845 Combined Defence Services & NDA Posts

UPSC Recruitment 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for 845 vacancies through the Combined Defence Services Examination and National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination. Eligible and interested candidates seeking a career in the Indian Armed Forces can apply online. The last date for online application is 30-Dec-2025.

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UPSC Vacancy Notification 2025

Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Number of Posts: 845

Job Location: All India

Post Name: Combined Defence Services Examination / National Defence Academy & Naval Academy

Salary: Rs. 56,100 – 2,25,000/- Per Month

UPSC Vacancy & Qualification Details

Course Name	No of Posts	Qualification
Indian Military Academy	100	Degree, BE / B.Tech
Indian Naval Academy	26	Degree, BE / B.Tech
Air Force Academy	32	Degree, BE / B.Tech
Officers Training Academy (Men)	275	Degree, BE / B.Tech
Officers Training Academy (Women)	18	Degree, BE / B.Tech
National Defence Academy (Army)	208	10th, 12th
National Defence Academy (Navy)	42	10th, 12th
National Defence Academy (Air Force)	120	10th, 12th
Naval Academy	24	12th

UPSC Rank Wise Salary Details

Rank Name	Salary (Per Month)
Lieutenant	Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Captain	Rs. 61,300 – 1,93,900/-
Major	Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200/-
Lieutenant Colonel	Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400/-
Colonel	Rs. 1,30,600 – 2,15,900/-
Brigadier	Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,17,600/-
Major General	Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200/-
Lieutenant General (HAG)	Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100/-
HAG+ Scale	Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/-
COAS / VCOAS / Army Commander	Rs. 2,25,000/-

UPSC Age Limit Details

Course Name	Age Limit (Years)
Indian Military Academy	20 – 24
Indian Naval Academy	20 – 24
Air Force Academy	20 – 24
Officers Training Academy (Men)	20 – 24
Officers Training Academy (Women)	20 – 24
National Defence Academy (Army)	As per norms
National Defence Academy (Navy)	As per norms
National Defence Academy (Air Force)	As per norms
Naval Academy	As per norms

Age Relaxation: As per UPSC norms.

Application Fee

Combined Defence Services Examination:

All Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-

SC / ST Candidates: Nil

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination:

All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-

SC / ST Candidates: Nil

Mode of Payment: Online

Selection Process

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
SSB Interview
Medical Examination

Steps to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025

Review Notification & Check Eligibility
- Read the official UPSC recruitment notification 2025 thoroughly.
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria for the desired course/academy.
Prepare Documents
- Have correct email ID and mobile number ready.
- Keep scanned documents ready: ID proof, age proof, educational certificates, recent photograph, signature, etc.
Complete Online Application
- Visit the UPSC application portal.
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
- Select the desired Course / Academy carefully.
- Upload the required scanned documents and photograph.
Pay Application Fee
- Pay the applicable fee based on your category and examination through online mode.
- Keep the payment receipt for future reference.
Submit Application
- Review all entered details carefully.
- Submit the online application form.
- Capture or note down the Application Number / Registration ID for future correspondence.

Important Dates

Start Date to Apply Online: 10-12-2025

Last Date to Apply Online: 30-12-2025

Date of Examination: 12-04-2026

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Important Links

Army Academy Notification (PDF): Click here
Naval Academy Notification (PDF): Click here
Apply Online: Click here
Official Website: upsc.gov.in