UPSC NDA & NA II Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Second Examination 2026. Candidates who are interested in the UPSC NDA & NA II Examination 2026 can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Before submitting the application form, candidates should carefully read the official notification for complete information regarding eligibility criteria, vacancies, post details, selection process, pay scale, important dates, and other recruitment-related information.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification details for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (NDA II) 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can review complete guidelines and access official links on naukridisha.com.
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Class | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (NDA II) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Official Gateway | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Timeline Milestones
| Milestone Event | Date Schedule |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 11/06/2026 (upto 06:00 PM only) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 11/06/2026 |
| Correction Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Available | 03/09/2026 |
| Exam Date | 13/09/2026 |
Qualifications Requirements
| Wing / Academy | Minimum Eligible Credentials |
|---|---|
| Army Wing | Passed / Appearing 10+2 Exam in Any Recognized Board in India. |
| Air Force & Naval Wing | Passed / Appearing 10+2 Exam with Physics & Math Subjects. |
Department Wise Post Details Matrix
| Service | Male | Female | Total Post | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | 198 | 10 | 208 | Apply Online |
| NDA Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 | Apply Online |
| NDA Airforce Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 | Apply Online |
| NDA Airforce Ground Duties Tech | 16 | 02 | 18 | Apply Online |
| NDA Airforce Ground Duties Non Tech | 08 | 02 | 10 | Apply Online |
| Naval Academy 10+2 Scheme | 21 | 03 | 24 | Apply Online |
Step-By-Step Access Guidelines
- Live Photo Instruction: Candidates must upload a live photo when applying, using the website on a laptop or mobile phone. The photo must meet the criteria specified in the notification.
- One-time registration has become necessary for all applications of the Union Public Service Commission, so all candidates will be able to apply only after OTR.
- Union Public Service Commission UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2026 candidates can apply between 20/05/2026 to 11/06/2026.
- Candidates must read the NDA II Notification before applying for the recruitment application form in NDA Apply Online 2026.
- Kindly check and collect all required documents – eligibility, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Kindly keep scanned documents related to admission entrance form ready – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before submitting the application form, carefully check the preview and all columns.
- Take a print out of the final submitted form.
Quick Useful Action Links Matrix
| Action Item Description | Active Resource Link |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the UPSC NDA II Exam 2026 scheduled?
Ans: The exam is scheduled to be held on 13/09/2026, with admit cards available starting 03/09/2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for UPSC NDA II 2026?
Ans: Candidates must not be born before 01/01/2008 and not after 01/01/2011.
Q3: Is OTR registration required before applying for UPSC NDA II?
Ans: Yes, one-time registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal is mandatory before filling out the application form.
