UPSC NDA (2) Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 394 Posts

UPSC is conducting NDA & NA Examination II, 2026 for 394 vacancies across Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Naval Academy, with last date 09 June 2026.

• {'Academy': 'National Defence Academy (NDA) – 158th Course', 'Service / Branch': 'Army', 'Male Vacancies': '198', 'Female Vacancies': '10', 'Total': '208'}
• {'Academy': 'Navy (All Executive Branch)', 'Service / Branch': '37', 'Male Vacancies': '05', 'Female Vacancies': '42'}
• {'Academy': 'Air Force – Flying', 'Service / Branch': '90', 'Male Vacancies': '02', 'Female Vacancies': '92'}
• {'Academy': 'Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)', 'Service / Branch': '16', 'Male Vacancies': '02', 'Female Vacancies': '18'}
• {'Academy': 'Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)', 'Service / Branch': '08', 'Male Vacancies': '02', 'Female Vacancies': '10'}
• {'Academy': 'Naval Academy (INAC) – 120th Course', 'Service / Branch': '10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (All Executive Branch)', 'Male Vacancies': '21', 'Female Vacancies': '03', 'Total': '24'}
• {'Academy': 'Total', 'Service / Branch': '370', 'Male Vacancies': '24', 'Female Vacancies': '394'}

• Paper Subject Code Duration Maximum Marks
• Paper I Mathematics 01 2½ Hours 300
• Paper II General Ability Test (Part A: English 200 marks + Part B: General Knowledge 400 marks) 02 2½ Hours 600
• Total (Written) 900
• SSB Test / Interview 900
• Selection consists of a Written Examination conducted by UPSC
• followed by Intelligence and Personality Test at the Services Selection Board (SSB) including CPSS for Air Force Flying branch
• and finally Medical Examination. Success at the written examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. Final allocation is based on total marks secured in both Written Examination and SSB tests
• subject to eligibility
• medical fitness
• and merit-cum-preference.
• Stage 1 - Written Examination (Objective Type)
• Both papers are objective type only. Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test are set bilingually in Hindi and English. Negative marking applies: 1/3 (0.33) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Calculators
• mathematical instruments
• and logarithmic tables are not permitted. Candidates must use Black Ball Pen only for all writing and marking in the OMR Answer Sheet. Face authentication is mandatory at the examination venue.
• Stage 2 - SSB Intelligence & Personality Test
• Candidates who qualify the written examination must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (same email ID as given to UPSC) to be allotted their Selection Centre and SSB date. The SSB follows a two-stage process:
• Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Only those who clear Stage I are admitted to Stage II. Stage II: Interview
• Group Testing Officer Tasks
• Psychology Tests
• and Conference - conducted over 4 days. Personality is assessed by the Interviewing Officer (IO)
• Group Testing Officer (GTO)
• and Psychologist
• with equal weightage.
• Candidates who qualify Stage II must submit original Matriculation certificate and 10+2 pass certificate or marks sheet for verification. Candidates who have opted for Air Force (Flying) shall undergo CPSS at the Selection Centre if willing. Candidates who fail CPSS or are in Habitual Wearing of Glasses (HWG) category can be considered for Air Force Ground Duty branches if willing. Travelling allowance (AC III Tier to-and-fro railway/bus fare) is paid to candidates appearing for SSB for the first time for a particular type of commission.
• Stage 3 - Medical Examination
• Candidates recommended by SSB undergo medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those declared fit are admitted to the Academy. Proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential. Candidates declared unfit will be intimated about the procedure for an Appeal Medical Board and
• subsequently
• a Review Medical Board. Candidates are advised to get themselves medically examined before applying to avoid disappointment at the final stage. Common defects found include wax in ears
• deviated nasal septum
• overweight/underweight
• undersized chest
• piles
• tonsillitis
• hydrocele/phimosis
• gynaecomastia
• and varicocele.
• Tie-Breaking Principles:
• If final marks (aggregate) are equal
• the candidate securing more marks in written total is ranked higher. If still equal
• by Paper II General Ability Test marks. If still equal
• by age (senior ranked higher). Any remaining tie is resolved at the Commission's discretion. Marks are rounded off to two decimal digits at all stages.

• Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of application is accepted. The Online Application Portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN - one-time for lifetime), Common Application Form (CAF), and Examination Specific Module. The URN generated is common for all UPSC examinations; the Application Number generated is examination-specific and must be retained. Candidates in Government Service / Armed Forces / Sainik Schools / Military Schools must inform their Head of Office / Commanding Officer / Principal in writing that they have applied.
• Documents / Details Required While Applying:
• Date of Birth as per Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate
• Educational qualification details (Class 12 pass certificate or appearing status)
• Aadhaar Card (strongly advised as primary ID; other options: Voter Card/EPIC, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, School Photo ID, or any Photo ID issued by State/Central Government)
• Passport-size photograph (uploaded) and live photograph captured via webcam
• Signature: signed three times (one below the other) on plain white paper with black ink, scanned and uploaded
• URN (Universal Registration Number) - generate once, valid for all UPSC exams for lifetime
• Fee payment: Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS Male via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / RuPay / UPI; NIL for Female, SC/ST, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools
• Service preferences (1 to 4) to be indicated carefully in the Examination Specific Module
• Documents to be Carried to SSB / Kept Ready After Written Result:
• Original Matriculation / Secondary School Examination Certificate showing date of birth
• Original 10+2 pass certificate or marks sheet (for candidates who have passed); bonafide certificate from school/college (for appearing candidates)
• Fee exemption certificate from Principal (for Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools)
• NOC from Commanding Officer (for Armed Forces / Naval Sailors candidates)
• Any other documents as required by the respective Services HQ
• Apply Online at: https://upsconline.nic.in
• For queries: Call 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days, 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026) or email [email protected]. All communications must include Name, Course Number & Year of Exam, URN, Application Number, Roll Number (if received), full name in block letters, complete postal address, and registered email ID / mobile number.
• After clearing the written exam: For Army (first choice) - visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. For Navy (first choice) - visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in or email [email protected]. For Air Force (first choice) - register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for AFSB and date selection.

• Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn. No correction/alteration/modification in any field of the application is allowed after submission under any circumstances. The URN Profile provides a one-time edit facility; changes to the URN profile do not reflect in applications already submitted and apply only to future applications. Candidates must indicate service preferences carefully (1 to 4) in the Examination Specific Module; no addition/alteration is entertained after submission. It is mandatory to exercise at least one preference. All candidates who qualify the written examination must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in with the same email ID as provided to UPSC to receive SSB centre allotment. Those already registered should not register again. e-Admit Cards are available only on the Commission's website for download. No admit card is sent by post or email. Candidates must enter the venue at least 30 minutes before commencement; entry is closed 30 minutes prior. Face authentication is mandatory at the examination venue for all candidates. Use Black Ball Pen only for all writing/marking in OMR sheets. Any omission/mistake in encoding Roll Number or Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheet liable for rejection. Negative marking applies: 1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one answer is also treated as wrong. Questions left blank carry no penalty. Mobile phones, smart/digital watches, pagers, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and any electronic equipment are strictly banned inside the examination premises even in switched-off mode. Infringement entails disciplinary action including permanent/specified-period ban from UPSC examinations and possible prosecution under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. Marriage during training leads to discharge and recovery of all Government expenditure. Candidates appear before SSB at their own risk and are not entitled to compensation for any injury sustained during SSB tests. Parents/guardians must sign a certificate to this effect. Candidates who fail to report to the Academy within 7 days of the specified reporting date without prior written intimation will have their candidature liable for cancellation. Candidates previously removed from NDA/INAC for lack of officer-like qualities or on disciplinary grounds are not eligible. Those withdrawn on medical grounds or who left voluntarily remain eligible, provided they satisfy medical and other prescribed conditions. Representations on question papers and provisional answer keys can be submitted only through the Commission's website within 5 days of the examination (Day 3 to Day 7 up to 6:00 PM). No representation by email/post/hand or any other mode is accepted. Government strives to have a workforce that reflects gender balance; women candidates are encouraged to apply. All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the UPSC website only. In case of any dispute between English and Hindi versions of the notification, the English version will prevail.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi ne UPSC NDA (2) Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 394 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 394 (370 Male + 24 Female; provisional) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.