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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Exam Schedule for NDA & NA II Examination 2026 for 394 posts. Candidates who applied from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 can check the exam schedule and official notification for eligibility, selection process, syllabus, pay scale, and other important details.
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II 2026 Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II: Short Details Govt Jobs Info | |||||||
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| Important Dates | Application Fee | ||||||
| • Notification released: 20/05/2026 • Online application started: 20/05/2026 • Last date to apply: 09/06/2026 up to 6 PM • Fee payment last date: 09/06/2026 • Application correction after submission: Not permitted • NDA II examination date: 13/09/2026 • E-Admit Card: Last working day of the week preceding the examination • Course commencement: 01/07/2027 | • General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹100/- • SC/ST candidates: No fee • Female candidates: No fee • Eligible wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: No fee • Fee payment was accepted through Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Debit or Credit Card and UPI. | ||||||
| UPSC NDA II Age Limit and Marital Status | |||||||
| • Candidates must have been born on or after 01/01/2008. • Candidates must have been born on or before 01/01/2011. • Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. • Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of the entire training period. • The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary School certificate will be accepted. • No subsequent request to change the recorded date of birth will be considered. | |||||||
| Educational Qualification | |||||||
| Academy/Wing | Required Qualification | ||||||
| Army Wing of NDA | • Passed Class 12 under the 10+2 pattern from a recognized State Education Board, university or equivalent examining authority. • Candidates appearing in Class 12 may also apply. | ||||||
| Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA | • Passed or appearing in Class 12 under the 10+2 pattern with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. | ||||||
| Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry | • Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or equivalent examining authority. | ||||||
| • Candidates appearing in the Class 11 examination are not eligible. • Candidates appearing in Class 12 must submit proof of passing by 10/06/2027. • Applicants must also satisfy the physical and medical standards prescribed in the notification. | |||||||
| Vacancy Details – Total 394 Posts | |||||||
| Academy/Service | Male | Female | Total | ||||
| NDA Army | 198 | 10 | 208 | ||||
| NDA Navy – Executive Branch | 37 | 05 | 42 | ||||
| NDA Air Force – Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 | ||||
| NDA Air Force – Ground Duties Technical | 16 | 02 | 18 | ||||
| NDA Air Force – Ground Duties Non-Technical | 08 | 02 | 10 | ||||
| Naval Academy – 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme | 21 | 03 | 24 | ||||
| Total | 370 | 24 | 394 | ||||
| • NDA vacancies relate to the 158th Course. • Naval Academy vacancies relate to the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course. • The advertised vacancies are provisional and may change according to the available training capacity. • Male and female candidates will be selected separately against their respective notified vacancies. | |||||||
| UPSC NDA II Selection Process | |||||||
| • Written examination conducted by UPSC • Services Selection Board intelligence and personality tests • Psychological aptitude and officer intelligence assessment • Document verification • Detailed medical examination • Final merit list based on written and SSB marks • Service allocation according to eligibility, preference, merit and vacancies | |||||||
| Written Examination Pattern | |||||||
| Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | |||||
| Mathematics | 2½ Hours | 300 Marks | |||||
| General Ability Test | 2½ Hours | 600 Marks | |||||
| Total Written Examination Marks | 900 Marks | ||||||
| • Both papers will contain objective-type questions. • Negative marking applies to incorrect answers. • Candidates must use a black ballpoint pen on the OMR answer sheet. • Candidates must reach the venue early because entry closes 30 minutes before each session. • Mandatory face authentication will be conducted at the examination venue. | |||||||
| How to Fill UPSC NDA II Application Form | |||||||
| • Visit the official UPSC online application portal. • Create a candidate account and complete Universal Registration to receive a URN. • Complete the Common Application Form with personal, educational and identity details. • Keep Aadhaar or another accepted photo identity document ready. • Upload a clear photograph and complete the live-photo capture process. • Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper using black ink and upload the image. • Open the NDA and NA II 2026 Examination Specific Module. • Select the preferred services and examination centre carefully. • Pay the ₹100 fee if the applicable exemption does not apply. • Review every entry before final submission because application corrections are not permitted. • Save the URN, examination-specific application number and submitted form. | |||||||
| Interested Candidates Should Read the Complete UPSC NDA and NA II 2026 Notification Before Participating in the Examination. | |||||||
| Helpful and Important Links | |||||||
| Download Exam Schedule | View UPSC Exam Calendar | ||||||
| NDA II Examination Updates | View Active Examination | ||||||
| Apply Online/Candidate Login | Open UPSC Application Portal | ||||||
| Universal Registration (URN) | Create Account/Login | ||||||
| Download Official Notification | Download Notification PDF | ||||||
| UPSC Notification Archive | View Notification Archive | ||||||
| Download E-Admit Card | UPSC E-Admit Card Portal | ||||||
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website | ||||||
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