UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 Recruitment
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online.
1. Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
20 May 2026 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online |
20 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application |
09 June 2026 (Till 6:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window |
10 June 2026 to 16 June 2026 |
| NDA II 2026 Exam Date |
13 September 2026 |
2. Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) or Cash at SBI Branches.
3. Age Limit
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
- Date of Birth Range: Candidates must be born not earlier than 02nd January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011.
4. Education Qualification
| Wing / Academy |
Educational Qualification |
| Army Wing (NDA) |
Passed 12th Class (10+2) pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| Air Force & Naval Wings (NDA) & 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (INAC) |
Passed 12th Class (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. (Appearing candidates are also eligible). |
5. Recruitment Details (Vacancy Post Table)
| Academy |
Wing |
Total Vacancies |
| National Defence Academy (NDA) |
Army |
208 (including 10 female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 05 female candidates) |
| Air Force |
120 (Flying: 92, GD Tech: 18, GD Non-Tech: 10) |
| Naval Academy (NA) |
10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme |
24 (including 03 female candidates) |
| Total Vacancies |
394 Posts |
6. Photo and Signature Guideline
- Photograph: Recent color passport size photograph. The candidate’s name and date of taking the photograph should be mentioned on the photo. It shouldn’t be older than 10 days from the application start date.
- Format: JPG/JPEG format only.
- Size: File size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB.
- Signature: Scanned signature in JPG format (20 KB to 300 KB).
- ID Proof: Scanned copy of Aadhar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card in PDF format (20 KB to 300 KB).
7. Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Code |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics |
01 |
2 ½ Hours |
300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) |
02 |
2 ½ Hours |
600 |
| Total Written Marks |
900 |
| SSB Interview |
900 |
Note: There is a penalty (negative marking) of 1/3rd marks for wrong answers.
8. Selection Process
- Written Examination (UPSC)
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
9. Previous Cut Off (Expected Reference)
| Year / Exam |
Written Cut Off (Out of 900) |
Final Cut Off (Out of 1800) |
| NDA (II) 2023 |
~ 340 (with 25% in each subject) |
~ 716 |
| NDA (I) 2023 |
~ 301 (with 25% in each subject) |
~ 699 |
| NDA (II) 2022 |
~ 316 (with 25% in each subject) |
~ 678 |
10. Syllabus
- Mathematics: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D and 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.
- General Ability Test (GAT):
- Part A (English): Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension (200 Marks).
- Part B (General Knowledge): Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History & Freedom Movement, Geography, and Current Events (400 Marks).
11. How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- Register yourself on the OTR (One Time Registration) platform if not already registered.
- Login using your OTR ID and Password.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for the NDA & NA (II) 2026 Examination.
- Fill in the application form (Part I & Part II) carefully.
- Upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, and ID Proof) as per the guidelines.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and select your examination center.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
12. Important Links
Disclaimer: Full official Notification padhne ke baad hi online apply Karen. This information is a carefully extracted summary for quick reference. Please verify all details from the official UPSC notification.
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