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
Download Official Notification (PDF): UPSC NDA II Notification 2026
Apply Online: UPSC Application Portal
Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ 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. ✨
