Central Govt
defence
UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
394
Vacancies
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Application Fee
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | defence |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted |
| Selection Process | Written Examination followed by Intelligence and Personality Test (SSB Interview); Medical Examination |
| Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 11 Jun 2026 |
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
1
Army Wing of NDA
208 Posts
Qualification
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Age Limit
Candidates must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011. Only unmarried male and female candidates.
Pay Scale
Stipend/Pay as per NDA training norms; Pay as per 7th CPC after commissioning
Application Fee
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Experience Required
Not Mentioned
Additional Info
Only unmarried male and female candidates eligible.
2
Navy Wing of NDA
42 Posts
Qualification
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Age Limit
Candidates must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011. Only unmarried male and female candidates.
Pay Scale
Stipend/Pay as per NDA training norms; Pay as per 7th CPC after commissioning
Application Fee
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Experience Required
Not Mentioned
Additional Info
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics mandatory at 10+2 level.
3
Air Force Wing of NDA
120 Posts
Qualification
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Age Limit
Candidates must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011. Only unmarried male and female candidates.
Pay Scale
Stipend/Pay as per NDA training norms; Pay as per 7th CPC after commissioning
Application Fee
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Experience Required
Not Mentioned
Additional Info
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics mandatory at 10+2 level.
4
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
24 Posts
Qualification
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Age Limit
Candidates must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011. Only unmarried male and female candidates.
Pay Scale
Stipend/Pay as per NDA training norms; Pay as per 7th CPC after commissioning
Application Fee
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Experience Required
Not Mentioned
Additional Info
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics mandatory at 10+2 level.
Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
About This Notification
UPSC has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 notification (Advt. No.: 10/2026-NDA-II) on 20th May 2026 for 394 vacancies in the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. The examination is scheduled for 13th September 2026. Both unmarried male and female candidates between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | All India (Various States) |
| Application Fee | rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 11 Jun 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
394 vacancies - Army (208), Navy (42), Air Force (120), and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry (24).
rs. 100/- for General candidates. SC/ST candidates and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted.
Candidates must be born between 01st January 2008 and 01st January 2011 (16.5 to 19.5 years).
12th Class pass (10+2) for Army Wing; 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy wings.
The written examination is scheduled for 13th September 2026.
The last date to apply online is 11th June 2026 (extended deadline).
Written Examination followed by Intelligence and Personality Test (SSB Interview) and Medical Examination.
Documents Required
Passport Size Photo
Signature
10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Degree Certificate
Community Certificate
Age Proof
Valid Photo ID Proof
Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.
Application Status
Closed
Last date was 11 Jun 2026
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Total Vacancies
394 Posts
Job Location
All India
Application Fee
rs. 100/-; SC/ST and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
Important Dates
Notification Date
11 Jun 2026
Start Date
20 May 2026
Last Date
11 Jun 2026
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