Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II
394 Vacancies
Last Date: 09 June 2026
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination II 2026 Online Form
Union Public Service Commission has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026 notification for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy.
Recruitment Snapshot
UPSC NDA II 2026 Details
- UPSC NDA & NA-II 2026 will be conducted on 13 September 2026 for courses commencing from 1 July 2027.
- Total tentative vacancies are 394, including 370 male and 24 female vacancies.
- Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Admission will be based on written examination followed by SSB intelligence and personality test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09-06-2026 up to 06:00 PM |
| Application Withdrawal | Not allowed after submission |
| e-Admit Card | Last working day of the preceding week of examination date |
| Date of Examination | 13-09-2026 |
| Expected Written Result | Likely in October 2026 as per notice |
| SSB Interview | Likely during December 2026 to January 2027 or as suitable to Recruiting Directorate |
Note: Candidates should retain their Universal Registration Number (URN) and examination-specific Application Number for future communication.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment / Remark |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- | Net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or UPI |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹0/- | Fee exempted |
| Female Candidates | ₹0/- | Fee exempted |
| Wards of JCOs / NCOs / ORs | ₹0/- | Exemption only as per UPSC notice conditions and certificate requirement |
No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS candidates. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Vacancy Details
Approximate vacancies notified by UPSC and subject to change.
Army, Navy and Air Force wings.
10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme, Executive Branch.
Separate men and women merit lists will be prepared as per notified vacancy.
| Academy | Service / Branch | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| National Defence Academy | Navy - All Executive Branch | 37 | 05 | 42 |
| National Defence Academy | Air Force - Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 |
| National Defence Academy | Air Force - Ground Duties (Technical) | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| National Defence Academy | Air Force - Ground Duties (Non-Technical) | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Naval Academy | 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme - All Executive Branch | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | Approximate vacancies | 370 | 24 | 394 |
Eligibility, Age Limit & Marital Status
| Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidate must be an unmarried male / female and must satisfy the nationality conditions mentioned in the official notification. |
| Age Limit | Only unmarried male / female candidates born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 are eligible. |
| Marital Status | Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of full training. |
| Army Wing of NDA | 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination. |
| Air Force / Naval Wings of NDA | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent. |
| Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply. Candidates appearing in Class 11 are not eligible. |
Class 12 appearing candidates must submit proof of passing by the prescribed date mentioned in the notification, i.e. 10 June 2027.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total Written Marks | - | - | 900 |
| SSB Test / Interview | - | As per SSB procedure | 900 |
Papers are objective type. Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers.
Syllabus Overview
Mathematics
Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.
English
Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test proficiency in English.
General Knowledge
Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Freedom Movement, Geography and Current Events.
Selection Process
- 1
Online application through UPSC Online portal using URN, Common Application Form and Examination Specific Module.
- 2
Written examination consisting of objective type Mathematics and General Ability Test papers.
- 3
Qualified candidates will appear before the Services Selection Board for intelligence and personality test.
- 4
Air Force choice candidates may have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) as per rules.
- 5
Final selection will be based on merit, preference, medical fitness, eligibility verification and number of vacancies available.
Examination Centres
UPSC has notified examination centres across India including Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi and many other cities.
Centre Allotment Rule
Centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis, except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur where the ceiling rule mentioned in the notice applies differently. Candidates should apply early to get a preferred centre.
Documents & Application Instructions
- Candidate should keep details of one Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, School Photo ID or other government-issued photo ID.
- Applicants are strongly advised to use Aadhaar for smooth verification and authentication.
- Live photograph capture is required while filling the Common Application Form.
- Signature must be uploaded as per UPSC instructions: three signatures one below another on plain white paper using black ink.
- No correction / alteration / modification is allowed in the application after submission.
Important Instructions
- Use black ball pen only for writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, storage media and similar electronic items are banned in the examination hall.
- Entry into the examination venue will close 30 minutes before commencement of each session.
- Face authentication / identity verification and frisking will be mandatory at the examination venue.
- Question paper / provisional answer key representations can be submitted only through UPSC online representation window within the notified time frame.