The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Second Examination 2026, offering a total of 394 posts. Applications can be submitted online from May 20, 2026, to June 9, 2026.
UPSC NDA & NDA II Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Key dates for the application process are listed below:
- Application Begin: 20/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 09/06/2026 (up to 06:00 PM only)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 09/06/2026
- Correction Form: As per the Schedule
- Exam Held on: 13/09/2026
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Application Fee
The application fees for different categories are as follows:
- General UR / EWS / OBC: 100/-
- SC / ST: 0/-
- Payment Methods: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and Offline Fee Mode through E-Challan
UPSC NDA II Eligibility 2026
Eligibility criteria for candidates are outlined below:
- Army Wing: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the 10+2 exam from any recognized board in India.
- For Air Force & Naval Wing: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the 10+2 exam with Physics and Math subjects.
UPSC NDA II Age Limit 2026
The age requirements for candidates are as follows:
- Not born before: 01/01/2008
- Not born after: 01/01/2011
- Age relaxation is applicable as per the NDA II Exam Notification 2026 recruitment rules.
UPSC NDA II Exam 2026: Vacancy Details Total: 394 Posts
The total number of vacancies is categorized as follows:
- NDA Army: 198 Male, 10 Female, Total 208
- NDA Navy: 37 Male, 5 Female, Total 42
- NDA Air Force Flying: 90 Male, 2 Female, Total 92
- NDA Air Force Ground Duties Tech: 16 Male, 2 Female, Total 18
- NDA Air Force Ground Duties Non Tech: 8 Male, 2 Female, Total 10
- Naval Academy 10+2 Scheme: 21 Male, 3 Female, Total 24
How to Fill NDA II Exam Online Form 2026
Follow these steps to complete the application:
- Live Photo Instruction: Upload a live photo when applying, ensuring it meets the specified criteria.
- One-time registration is necessary for all applications to the UPSC.
- Application period: 20/05/2026 to 09/06/2026.
- Read the NDA II Notification before applying.
- Gather all necessary documents: eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic information.
- Prepare scanned documents related to the application: photo, signature, ID proof, etc.
- Check the application form preview and all fields carefully before submission.
- Print the final submitted form.