The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 notification on May 20, 2026. This prestigious exam offers a golden opportunity for unmarried male and female candidates aspiring to serve the nation by joining the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA (158th Course) and the Indian Naval Academy Course (120th INAC). Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal until June 9, 2026 (6:00 PM). The offline written examination is scheduled to be conducted nationwide on September 13, 2026.
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) |
| Total Vacancy | 394 |
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| Age | Must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 |
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UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Out : Vacancy Details
| Academy | Vacancies (Male) | Vacancies (Female) | Total |
| National Defence Academy | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| 37 | 05 | 42 | |
| 90 | 02 | 92 | |
| 16 | 02 | 18 | |
| 08 | 02 | 10 | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | 370 | 24 | 394 |
UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Out : Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Army Wing of NDA | 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University |
| Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA & 10+2 Cadet Entry (INAC) | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent |
| Gender & Marital Status | Unmarried male and female candidates only |
| Nationality | A citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a specified person of Indian origin with the intention of permanently settling in India |
UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Out : Selection Process
| Stage | Test / Process Type | Details & Evaluation |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination | Objective type (OMR sheet-based) offline exam in Whic 2 Papers Are Conducted |
| Stage 2 | SSB Interview (5 Days) | Candidates Who Qualify The Written Exam can call for stage 2 SSB Interview. |
| Special Test | CPSS (Only For Flying Branch) | Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS): This is mandatory only for the Air Force Flying Branch and can be attempted only once in a lifetime. |
| Final Stage | Medical Examination | Candidates Who Qualify All the stages the have to go through the medical examination. |
UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Out : Exam Pattern
| Code | Subject | Max. Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Mathematics | 300 | 2.5 hours |
| 2 | General Ability Test | 600 | 2.5 hours |
| Total | 900 | 5 hours | |
UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Out : Application Process
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the “NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026” notification.
- Read all instructions carefully before applying.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Login using your registered ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Select your preferred examination centre.
- Upload required documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Valid photo ID proof
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Preview the application form carefully.
- Click on “Final Submit”.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future use.
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