Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
PRESS NOTE — National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025
Examination Date: 14th September 2025 (Sunday)
The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025, on 14th September 2025 (Sunday) across India.
The Commission has uploaded the e-Admit Card on its website https://upsconline.nic.in. Candidates must download and print their e-Admit Card at the earliest. The e-Admit Card should be preserved till the declaration of the final result. No paper Admit Card will be issued.
Important Instructions:
- Candidates must carry a printout of the e-Admit Card and the photo ID (mentioned in the e-Admit Card) to the examination venue.
- Candidates with unclear photographs on the e-Admit Card must bring a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs with name & date.
- Discrepancies in e-Admit Card should be reported immediately to usnda-upsc@nic.in.
- Entry closes 30 minutes before the scheduled start time — 10:00 AM (Forenoon) & 02:00 PM (Afternoon). Late entry will not be allowed.
- Banned items include: bags, valuables, mobile phones, smart/digital watches, IT gadgets, books, papers, and notes.
- Only the following items are allowed: e-Admit Card, Black Ball Point Pen, ID proof, photographs.
- Possession/use of electronic devices or incriminating material will result in cancellation of candidature and possible FIR/Police action.
- Candidates must fill OMR sheets and Attendance List with Black Ball Point Pen only.
- Name-changed candidates must bring a Government-issued Photo ID with the updated name.
Note: Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read and follow all instructions given in the e-Admit Card.