POST DETAILS :
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the post of UPSC NDA (2) Exam 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC NDA (2) Exam 2026
Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Helpline Active Period | 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days) |
| e-Admit Card Download | Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date |
| Date of Written Examination | 13-09-2026 |
| Representation Window for Answer Keys | 3rd day to 7th day (up to 6:00 PM) after examination |
| Written Result (Tentative) | October 2026 |
| SSB Interview (Tentative) | December 2026 – January 2027 |
| Submission of 10+2 Certificate (for appearing candidates) | By 10-06-2027 |
| Course Commencement (NDA & INAC) | 01-07-2027 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
| Female Candidates (All categories) | NIL (Exempted) |
| Wards of serving/ex-JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools / Sainik Schools (run by Sainik Schools Society) | NIL (Exempted – certificate from Principal required for verification at SSB) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (Male & Female, Unmarried) | Born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 | 02-01-2008 to 01-01-2011 (both days inclusive) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal / Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam – with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India where applicable. Gorkha subjects of Nepal do not need such certificate. |
| Marital Status | Unmarried male and female candidates only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries after applying will not be selected, and a candidate who marries during training will be discharged and must refund all expenditure incurred by the Government. |
| Educational Qualification – Army Wing (NDA) | 12th Class pass (or appearing) of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. |
| Educational Qualification – Navy Wing, Air Force Wing (NDA) and INAC (Naval Academy) | 12th Class pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in 12th Class can also apply but must submit proof of passing (Matriculation and 10+2 certificate) to Army HQ / Naval HQ by 10-06-2027. Candidates studying in 11th Class are NOT eligible. |
| CPSS / PABT (Air Force Flying) | Candidates who have previously failed CPSS/PABT are not eligible for the Flying Branch of Air Force. A candidate who fails CPSS can be considered for Air Force Ground Duty branches if willing. CPSS is conducted only once; grade secured holds good for every subsequent Air Force Selection Board interview. |
| Disqualification | Candidates who have resigned or been withdrawn from any training academy of Armed Forces on disciplinary grounds or for lack of officer-like qualities are not eligible. Candidates debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any commission are also not eligible. |
| Physical Standards | Candidates must be physically and mentally fit as per the “Joint Order Manual of Medical Standards for Entry into Armed Forces (1st Edition)” available at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Permanent body tattoos allowed only on inner forearm (inside elbow to wrist) and back/dorsal of palm; not permitted on any other body part. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 394
| Academy | Service / Branch | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) – 158th Course | Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| Navy (All Executive Branch) | 37 | 05 | 42 | |
| Air Force – Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 | |
| Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech) | 16 | 02 | 18 | |
| Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech) | 08 | 02 | 10 | |
| Naval Academy (INAC) – 120th Course | 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (All Executive Branch) | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | 370 | 24 | 394 | |
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Written Examination (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (Part A: English 200 marks + Part B: General Knowledge 400 marks) | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total (Written) | 900 | |||
| SSB Test / Interview | 900 | |||
Stage 2 – SSB Intelligence & Personality Test
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Only those who clear Stage I are admitted to Stage II.
- Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference – conducted over 4 days. Personality is assessed by the Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO), and Psychologist, with equal weightage.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Tie-Breaking Principles:
If final marks (aggregate) are equal, the candidate securing more marks in written total is ranked higher. If still equal, by Paper II General Ability Test marks. If still equal, by age (senior ranked higher). Any remaining tie is resolved at the Commission’s discretion. Marks are rounded off to two decimal digits at all stages.
Scheme of Examination & Syllabus (Brief)
| Paper | Subject / Part | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics (300 marks) | Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability |
| Paper II – Part A | English (200 marks) | Grammar & usage, vocabulary, comprehension, cohesion in extended text |
| Paper II – Part B | General Knowledge (400 marks) | Physics (25%), Chemistry (15%), General Science (10%), History & Freedom Movement (20%), Geography (20%), Current Events (10%) |
Exam Centers :
The examination will be held across 86 cities in India. Allotment of centres (except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur) is on a “first-apply-first-allot” basis with a ceiling on candidates per centre. Once a centre reaches capacity it is frozen. Candidates are advised to apply early to secure their preferred centre. No request for change of centre will be entertained after allotment. Key centres include Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Ajmer, Aligarh, Almora, Alwar, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharamshala, Dharwad, Dispur, Faridabad, Gangtok, Gaya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Gwalior, Hisar, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Jorhat, Kannur, Kanpur, Kargil, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Leh, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nasik, Navi Mumbai, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Prayagraj, Puducherry, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Siliguri, Srinagar, Surat, Thane, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirupati, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vellore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Warangal.
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA 2 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for UPSC NDA 2 2026 is 09 June 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
How many vacancies are announced in NDA 2 2026?
A total of 394 vacancies have been announced across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy.
What is the age limit for NDA 2 2026?
Candidates must be born between 02 January 2008 and 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive).
What is the educational qualification required for NDA 2 2026?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class. For Navy, Air Force, and INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.
What is the exam date for UPSC NDA 2 2026?
The NDA 2 2026 written examination will be conducted on 13 September 2026.
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