UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2026 – NDA & NA Examination (II)
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Quick Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Through this recruitment, eligible unmarried male and female candidates can join the Army, Navy, Air Force Wings of NDA and the Indian Naval Academy. A total of 394 vacancies have been announced. Candidates can apply online through the UPSC portal before the last date.
| Notification Released | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Begin | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10 – 16 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Post / Wing | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Army Wing | 208 |
| Navy Wing | 42 |
| Air Force Wing | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
Educational Qualification:
- Army Wing: Passed or appearing in Class 12 from a recognized board.
- Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy: Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
Age Limit: Candidates must be born between 02 January 2008 and 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive).
Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST Candidates: Exempted
- Female Candidates: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online / SBI Branch Payment
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
- Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
- Course Commencement: 01 July 2027
- Training at National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA)