394 (Tentative)

Total Vacancies

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 Ja

Age Limit

09 Jun 2026

Last Date

All India

Location

12th Class pass with … +2 more

Qualification

📋 Overview

UPSC will conduct NDA and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026 for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy.

Full Details

Union Public Service Commission has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026 notice for 394 provisional vacancies. Eligible unmarried male/female candidates can apply online through UPSC Online before the closing date.

Vacancy Summary

Post Name	Total	Pay Level	Age	Category
NDA Air Force Flying	92	Fixed stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month during training in Service academies; starting pay in Level 10 after commissioning as per notice.	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.	Male:90, Female:02
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non Tech)	10	Fixed stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month during training in Service academies; starting pay in Level 10 after commissioning as per notice.	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.	Male:08, Female:02
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)	18	Fixed stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month during training in Service academies; starting pay in Level 10 after commissioning as per notice.	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.	Male:16, Female:02
NDA Army Wing	208	Fixed stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month during training in Service academies; starting pay in Level 10 after commissioning as per notice.	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.	Male:198, Female:10
NDA Navy Wing (All Executive Branch)	42	Fixed stipend Rs. 56,100/- per month during training in Service academies; starting pay in Level 10 after commissioning as per notice.	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.	Male:37, Female:05
TOTAL	370

Qualification & Experience

Post Name	Qualification	Experience
NDA Air Force Flying	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.	No prior experience required.
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non Tech)	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.	No prior experience required.
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)	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.	No prior experience required.
NDA Army Wing	12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.	No prior experience required.
NDA Navy Wing (All Executive Branch)	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.	No prior experience required.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	2026-06-07
Last Date to Apply	2026-06-30
Date of Examination	2026-09-13
SSB Interview	December 2026 to January 2027 or as suitable to Recruiting Directorate

💰 Application Fee

Name of the Post	Category	Fee
NDA and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026	General / OBC / EWS candidates	Rs. 100/-
	SC / ST candidates	No Fee
	Female candidates	No Fee
	Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in the notice	No Fee
	Payment Mode	Net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or UPI Payment

Eligibility

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. | Exp: No prior experience required.
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. | Exp: No prior experience required.

Age Limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 Ja

Special Instructions

Who should NOT apply

Candidate / Condition	Details
Marital status	Only unmarried male/female candidates are eligible.
Age window	Candidates must be born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011.
Training academy discipline	A candidate who resigned or was withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any Armed Forces training academy is not eligible to apply.

Common mistakes / What to check before applying

Check	Details
Eligibility check	Read the NDA/NA Examination-II, 2026 rules and verify nationality, age, marital status, education and physical standards before applying.
OMR answers	Use black ball pen only and correctly encode roll number, subject and test booklet series in the OMR sheet.
Application completeness	Applications without prescribed fee, unless exempted, or incomplete applications are summarily rejected.

Documents to be Uploaded

Document	Requirement
Photo ID	Provide details of Aadhaar/Voter Card/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/School Photo ID or other government photo ID while creating the URN profile.
Photograph and signature	Upload photograph, capture live photograph and upload signature as per UPSC portal instructions.
SSB documents	Candidates qualifying SSB must produce original matriculation certificate and 10+2 certificate with one photocopy each.

Important Instructions

Instruction	Details
Application mode	Apply online through https://upsconline.nic.in. Withdrawal of application is not allowed after submission.
Admit card	e-Admit Card will be available on https://upsconline.nic.in; no admit card will be sent by post or email.
Photo ID at exam/SSB	Carry the same photo ID card while appearing for examination/SSB.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, or eligible person of Indian origin as specified in the notice.
Age, sex and marital status	Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.
Army Wing qualification	12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent.
Air Force/Naval Wings and Naval Academy qualification	12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
Appearing candidates	Candidates appearing in 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent can also apply.

Conditions of Eligibility

Condition	Details
Provisional admission	Admission at all stages is provisional subject to satisfying prescribed eligibility conditions.
Physical standards	Candidates must be physically and mentally fit according to prescribed physical standards in Appendix-III.
Certificate verification	Verification of eligibility with original documents is taken up after qualifying for Interview/Personality Test.

Negative Marking

Rule	Details
Wrong answers	One third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Multiple answers	If more than one answer is given, it is treated as wrong even if one option is correct.
Unattempted questions	No penalty if a question is left blank.

Syllabus of the Examination

Paper	Coverage
Mathematics	Objective type Mathematics paper as per Appendix-I.
General Ability Test	Objective type General Ability Test as per Appendix-I.

Mode of Selection

Stage	Details
Written Examination	UPSC conducts objective type written examination.
SSB Interview / Personality Test	Candidates qualifying written examination are called for Services Selection Board interview/personality test.
CPSS for Air Force	Candidates opting for Air Force may undergo CPSS if they qualify SSB and give willingness.
Medical Examination	Recommended candidates must satisfy prescribed medical standards.

Selection Process

Step	Stage
1	Online application and e-Admit Card
2	Written Examination
3	SSB Interview / Personality Test with two-stage selection procedure
4	Medical Examination
5	Final merit as per notified vacancies and eligibility

🎯 Selection Process

1 Written Examination conducted by UPSC

2 SSB Interview / Personality Test for written qualified candidates

3 CPSS for eligible Air Force choice candidates where applicable

4 Medical Examination as per prescribed Armed Forces standards

5 Final merit and allocation as per notified vacancies

📋 Exam Pattern

Subject / Section	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	300	2½ Hours
General Ability Test	600	2½ Hours
SSB Test / Interview	900	As per SSB schedule

📝 How to Apply

Visit https://upsconline.nic.in.
Complete Account Creation, Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF) and Examination Specific Module.
Upload required photograph/signature and provide supporting information/documents as asked in the portal.
Pay the examination fee online if not exempted.
Submit the application before 06:00 P.M. on 09 June 2026 and retain URN/Application Number for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Now Official Website Notification / Source

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA II 2026?

The online application can be filled up to 06:00 P.M. on 09 June 2026.

How many vacancies are notified?

The notice mentions 394 provisional vacancies.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 100/-. SC/ST candidates, female candidates and specified wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted.

What is the selection process?

Selection includes written examination, SSB Interview/Personality Test, applicable CPSS/medical examination and final merit.

UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II, 2026