Key Highlights:
- Exam Name: UPSC NDA & NA (1) 2025
- Result Date: April 28, 2025
- Exam Date: April 13, 2025
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
- Result Format: PDF (Roll Numbers of Qualified Candidates)
- Next Stage: SSB Interview
How to Download NDA 1 Result 2025:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link titled “UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025”.
- The result will open in PDF format.
- Search for your Roll Number in the PDF.
- Download and save the result for future reference.
Direct PDF Link: Download NDA 1 Result 2025
Important Details:
- A total of 7,840 candidates have qualified in the written examination.
- Qualified candidates must register on the Indian Army recruiting website to proceed with SSB Interview scheduling.
- Only online mode is available to check the result.
SSB Interview Process:
- Total Marks: 900
- Stages:
| Stage | Tests Included |
| Stage 1 | Screening (Verbal & Non-verbal tests, PPDT) |
| Stage 2 | Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) |
| Group Testing (GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, IOT, Command Task, Snake Race, FGT) | |
| Personal Interview | |
| Conference | Final discussion and result decision |
Documents Required for SSB Interview:
- Class 12 original mark sheet/certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhar/Voter ID/Passport)
- Domicile certificate
- Other relevant certificates for eligibility
Final Selection Process:
- Candidates must qualify both the written exam and SSB Interview.
- For Air Force, candidates must also clear the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
- Final selection is based on:
- Aggregate marks in written + SSB
- Medical fitness
- NDA eligibility
- Merit-cum-preference
- Availability of vacancies
Training Details:
Army Officers:
- 1-year training at IMA, Dehradun
- Commissioned as Lieutenant after training
Navy Officers:
- 1-year training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- Promoted to Sub-Lieutenant
- 4-year B.Tech course for cadet entry candidates
Air Force Officers:
- Flying Branch: 1.5 years training, Flying Officer rank after 1 year
- Ground Duty Branch: 1-year training, provisional commission granted
NDA Officer Ranks Hierarchy:
| Army | Navy | Air Force | Promotion Criteria |
| Lieutenant | Sub Lieutenant | Flying Officer | On Commission |
| Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant | 2 years of service |
| Major | Lt Commander | Squadron Leader | 6 years of service |
| Lt Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander | 13 years of service |
| Colonel (Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) | On selection |
| Brigadier | Commodore | Air Commodore | On selection |
| Major General | Rear Admiral | Air Vice Marshal | On selection |
| Lt General | Vice Admiral | Air Marshal | On selection |
| General | Admiral | Air Chief Marshal | On selection |
Allowances and Benefits for NDA Officers:
- Uniform Allowance
- Field Area Allowances (as per posting)
- Dearness & Transport Allowance
- Technical Allowances (Tier 1 & 2)
- Special Forces, Para, and Jump Instructor Allowances
- Education Allowance for Children
- Hostel Subsidy
Previous Year Cut Off (NDA 1 2024):
| Branch | Written Exam Cut Off | Final Cut Off |
| Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy | 291 (Minimum 20% in each subject) | 654 |