UPSC NDA & NA Examination II 2026

Board
Organizing Board	Union Public Service Commission
Department/Unit	Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Notification Date	20 May, 2026
Status	Upcoming

Application
Mode	Online
Apply Start Date	20 May, 2026
Apply Last Date	9 June, 2026
Fees	General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹100; SC/ST, Female and PwBD candidates: Nil
Fees Last Date	9 June, 2026
Correction Window	10 June, 2026 to 16 June, 2026

Exam
Exam Mode	Offline
Post Name	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026
Qualification	12th Pass or appearing
Skills Required	Mathematics aptitude, English proficiency, general knowledge, analytical ability, reasoning, physical fitness, leadership, communication skills, mental robustness
Additional Eligibility	Indian citizen, unmarried, medically fit, physical and nationality requirements
Age Limit	16.5 to 19.5 years
Benefits	Free military training, accommodation, food, medical facilities, uniform, leave benefits, transport and field allowances, pension and retirement benefits
Age Relaxation	No age relaxation
Experience	No prior work experience required
Vacancy	394
Exam Date	13 September, 2026 - 13 September, 2026

Job
Type	Permanent
Mode	Onsite
Level	Officer Trainee
Selection Process	Written Examination, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, Final Merit List
Interview Rounds	Two-stage SSB Interview, Medical Examination
Salary	₹56,100–₹1,77,500

Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date	23 August, 2026
Exam Result Date	30 September, 2026

Link
Notification Link	https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-NA-II-2026-Engl-20052026.pdf
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in