UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2026
The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is for students who want to join the:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
After clearing NDA, candidates train at the National Defence Academy in Pune and later become officers in the Armed Forces.
NDA 2 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
| Exam Name |
NDA & NA Examination(II) 2026
|
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official Website |
Total Vacancies in NDA 2
UPSC has announced 394 vacancies for NDA 2 2026.
- Army – 208
- Navy – 42
- Air Force – 120
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) – 24
Total – 394
Eligibility Criteria for NDA 2
Educational Qualification
- For Army Wing: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board in India.
- For Air Force & Naval Wing: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects.
For more details read the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
- Candidates must be born between: 2 January 2008 to 1 January 2011
- Both unmarried male and female candidates can apply.
Application Fee for NDA 2 Exam
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | 100/- |
| SC/ST/ FEMALE | NO FEE |
Payment can be done through:
- UPI
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
Complete Procedure of Form Filling of NDA 2 2026
- Visit the UPSC website
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill personal and education details
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit the form and take printout
- Online Portal
UPSC Online Application Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
Important Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Details
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
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