UPSC NDA & NA Exam II 2026 – Apply Online for 394 Vacancies
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UPSC NDA & NA Exam II 2026 – Apply Online for 394 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2026. This exam is conducted for admission to the 158th NDA Course and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing July 2027.

 

Key Highlights

  • Notification Date: 20 May 2026

  • Application Last Date: 9 June 2026 (till 6:00 PM)

  • Exam Date: 13 September 2026

  • Mode of Application: Online via UPSC Portal

  • Total Vacancies: 394

 

Vacancy Details

Academy

Service

Male

Female

Total

NDA

Army

198

10

208

NDA

Navy

37

05

42 (Executive Branch)

NDA

Air Force – Flying

90

02

92

NDA

Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)

16

02

18

NDA

Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)

08

02

10

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

Executive Branch

21

03

24

Total

370

24

394

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian citizen / subject of Nepal / PIO migrants (with eligibility certificate).

  • Age Limit: Born between 01 Jan 2008 – 01 Jan 2011 (unmarried male/female).

  • Educational Qualification:

    • Army Wing: 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern).

    • Air Force & Naval Wings / NA Cadet Entry: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

    • Candidates appearing in Class 12 exams can also apply.

  • Physical Standards: Must meet prescribed fitness standards (Appendix-III of notification).

 

Application Fee

  • Fee: ₹100/-

  • Exempted: SC/ST candidates, female candidates, wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools.

  • Payment Modes: Net banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI.

Exam Centres

The NDA & NA Exam II 2026 will be conducted across 86 centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Pune, and more.
👉 Centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis.

 

Selection Process

  • Written Examination (Objective type, negative marking applicable).

  • SSB Interview/Personality Test.

  • Medical Examination.

  • Final Merit List prepared separately for men and women.

 

Official Links

 

Helpful Tools for Candidates

 

The UPSC NDA & NA Exam II 2026 offers 394 vacancies across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. This is a prestigious opportunity for young aspirants to join the Armed Forces and serve the nation. With clear timelines and structured selection, candidates should prepare strategically for both the written exam and the SSB interview.

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