NDA 2025 Vacancy : Total Vacancies for Male & Female Aspirants

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the official NDA 1 2025 notification on December 11, 2024, announcing the total number of vacancies to be filled through the NDA 1 2025 exam. This year, 406 vacancies have been announced for NDA 1 Recruitment 2025. Below is a detailed breakdown of the vacancies for different branches.

 NDA 1 Vacancy 2025 – Department-Wise Breakdown 

Department	Vacancies
National Defence Academy	**
Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
Air Force	(i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Technical) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Technical) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	36 (including 05 for female candidates)
Total	406

The NDA exam, conducted by the UPSC, is the gateway for candidates to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA). The selection process includes a written exam followed by an SSB Interview.

 NDA Vacancy Trends – Previous Years’ Data 

To provide better insight into NDA recruitment trends, here’s a look at the vacancy distribution from previous years.

NDA 2 Vacancy 2024

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
	Air Force (Flying)	92 (including 02 for female candidates)
	Ground Duties (Technical)	18 (including 02 for female candidates)
	Ground Duties (Non-Technical)	10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	34 (including 05 for female candidates)
Total		404

NDA 1 Vacancy 2024

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
	Air Force (Flying)	92 (including 02 for female candidates)
	Ground Duties (Technical)	18 (including 02 for female candidates)
	Ground Duties (Non-Technical)	10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	30 (including 09 for female candidates)
Total		400

NDA Vacancies from Previous Years

Below is a five-year comparison of NDA 1 & NDA 2 vacancies.

Year	NDA 1	NDA 2
2023	395	395
2021	400	400
2020	418	413
2019	415	415
2018	415	383
2017	390	390

Conclusion

The NDA exam remains one of the most prestigious opportunities for candidates aspiring to serve in the Indian Armed Forces. With 406 vacancies announced for NDA 1 2025, candidates should start preparing for the written exam and SSB interview to secure their place in the National Defence Academy.