The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA II) Examination 2026. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career in the esteemed defense forces can check out all essential details regarding important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, and vacancy distributions below. You can also review the UPSC NDA II Notification PDF for complete official guidelines.
Key Highlights & Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of all crucial schedules to ensure successful submission of their candidature. Applications must be completed on the official portal via the Apply Online UPSC NDA II Registration 2025/2026 link.
- Post Name: UPSC NDA & NDA II Recruitment 2026 Apply Online form 394 Post
- Post Date / Update: 09 June 2026
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Application Begin Date: 20/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 11/06/2026 up to 06:00 PM only
- Fee Payment Last Date: 11/06/2026
- Correction Form Schedule: As per Schedule
- Exam Held on: 13/09/2026
- Admit Card Availability: Before Exam
Application Fee Structure
The examination fee can be paid through various online and offline channels:
- General / UR / EWS / OBC: โน100/-
- SC / ST: โน0/-
- Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and Offline Fee Mode Through E Challan
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Applicants must meet specific educational qualifications and age limitations to be considered eligible for the examination:
- Army Wing: Passed / Appearing 10+2 Exam in Any Recognized Board in India.
- Airforce & Naval Wing: Passed / Appearing 10+2 Exam with Physics & Math Subjects.
- Age Limit: Candidates must not be born before 01/01/2008 and must not be born after 01/01/2011.
UPSC NDA II Vacancy Breakdown (394 Posts)
A total of 394 vacancies are available across various branches. Refer to the table below for detailed seat distributions:
| Service | Male | Female | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 |
| NDA Airforce Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 |
| NDA Airforce Ground Duties Tech | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| NDA Airforce Ground Duties Non Tech | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Naval Academy 10+2 Scheme | 21 | 03 | 24 |
Documents and Details Required Checklist
- Eligibility documents
- ID Proof
- Address Details
- Basic Details
- Scanned Photo
- Scanned Signature
- Scanned ID Proof
- Live Photo captured via laptop or mobile phone
How to Fill NDA II Exam Online Form 2026
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR), which is mandatory for all UPSC applications.
- Read the NDA II Notification thoroughly before applying for the recruitment application form.
- Check and collect all necessary documents including Eligibility documents, ID Proof, Address Details, and Basic Details.
- Keep scanned documents related to the admission entrance form ready (Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc.). Ensure a live photo is uploaded using a laptop or mobile phone meeting criteria specified in the notification.
- Apply online between 20/05/2026 and 11/06/2026.
- Before submitting the application form, carefully check the preview and all filled columns.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form.
For editing documents or modifying images, you can utilize helpful utility tools such as (Photo Name and Date Maker, Image Resizer, Age Calculator, JPG to PDF and More Tools).
What to Do Next
Once you have successfully applied, keep your application printout safe and monitor the official website for admit card announcements ahead of the examination date on 13/09/2026. Prepare adequately and check travel arrangements in advance.
