UPSC NDA/ NA-II Application 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II 2026. The Online application starts from 20 May 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the UPSC NDA/ NA-II online form till 9 June 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Total Posts | 394 |
| Job Location | PAN |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 9 June 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 9 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 9 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Application Fee
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- Gen, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST: Nil
- Female: Nil
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Age Limit
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- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible.
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- Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the UPSC NDA/ NA-II Recruitment 2026.
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 394 Vacancy
| Academy | Service | Male | Female | Total |
| National Defence Academy : |
Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| Navy | 37 | 5 | 42 | |
| Air Force | ||||
| (i) Flying | 90 | 2 | 92 | |
| (ii) Ground Duties (tech) | 16 | 2 | 18 | |
| (iii) Ground Duties (non-tech) | 8 | 2 | 10 | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) : | 21 | 3 | 24 | |
Who Should Apply for the UPSC NDA/ NA-II?
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy:—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:—12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Note: Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Salary Details
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- Stipend during Training: 56,100/- p.m while at IMA
- Rank after Training: Lieutenant
- Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100-1,77,500
- Pay Level: Level 10 in the Pay matrix, Excluding Free Medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year
- Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500/- p.m
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Selection Process
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- Written Exam
- SSB
- Document Verification
- Merit List
UPSC NDA/ NA-II Exam Pattern
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- There are 2 papers on 2 subjects for the written exam.
- The first paper is on the Mathematics subject. This paper has 300 maximum marks with an exam duration of 2½ Hours.
- The second paper is on the General Ability Test subject. This paper has 600 maximum marks with an exam duration of 2½ Hours.
- There will be an SSB Test/Interview conducted for 900 marks.
- For detail exam pattern, Click Here
How to Apply for UPSC NDA/ NA-II 2026
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- Go to the official UPSC website or the one provided in the link section.
- To get registered, the candidate will enter details such as name, e-mail, category, and mobile number.
- Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
- The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other requested details.
- Upload signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
- Capture Live Photo.
- Make an online payment.
- Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalise the submission.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Exam pattern & Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Home | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Union Public Service Commission.
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