UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 394 UPSC NDA and NA II vacancies. Online applications start from 20th May 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 09th June 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination II, 2026 (NDA II 2026) |
| Post Name | NDA (Army, Navy and Air Force) and NA |
| Examination Notice No. | 10/2026-NDA-II |
| Total Posts | 394 |
| Age Limit | Born between 02 Jan 2008 and 01 Jan 2011 (16 to 19 years) |
| Stipend | Stipend during training + Pay Level-10 (₹56,100) after commissioning |
| Qualification | 12th Class Pass (with PCM for Air Force, Naval Wings & Naval Academy) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 09/06/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Vacancy Details
The Services/Posts to which recruitment is to be made and the tentative number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of result of the examination are as follows:-
| Post Name | No. of vacancy |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (Army, Navy and Air Force) | 370 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
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.
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Born between 02 Jan 2008 and 01 Jan 2011 (16 to 19 years) |
| Qualification | (i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. (ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Age Limits
Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 02 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Personality Test/Interview
- Physical and Medical Examination
- Document Verification
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 20/05/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 20/05/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 09/06/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 09/06/2026 |
| Examination Date | 13/09/2026 |
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC NDA and NA II Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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