Updated on May 30, 2026
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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