UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2026
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the employment notification for the recruitment of 394 vacancies for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 158th Course and for the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st July, 2027 through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2026 :
Name of exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026
No of posts: 394 posts
Vacancy Breakup:
- National Defence Academy: 370
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24
Vacancy details under National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 is as mentioned below.
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment :
Age Limit:
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible to apply for these posts.
Educational Qualification for UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment :
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.
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.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination
Application Fee of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam :
- Others: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
- Women: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online/ Offline
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment :
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps .
- Scroll down, go to Important Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened.
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the Application Fees as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don’t forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026 :
- Starting date of online application submission: 20th May 2026
- Last date of online application submission: 9th June 2026
- Release date of Admit Card: to be updated later
- Date of written exam: 13th September, 2026
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Scheme of Examination :
The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
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