UPSC NDA II Recruitment Online Form 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 20 May 2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 09 June 2026 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 09 June 2026
• Written Exam Date : 13 September 2026
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹100/-
• EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / Female : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 16.5 years and Maximum 19.5 years (as on 01 January 2027) - Candidates born between 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011
• Selection Process: Written Examination (Mathematics + General Ability Test) + SSB Interview + Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 394

• 12th Pass or Appearing in any stream
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• NDA Cadet: Stipend ₹56,100/- per month during training (7th Pay Commission)
• After Commissioning: Lieutenant Level 10 - ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500/- plus allowances
• Additional Benefits: DA (Enhanced to 60% effective Jan 2026), HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance, Free Ration, Accommodation
• Job Security: Defence Services Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions up to General/Admiral/Air Marshal rank based on performance and departmental examinations
  • Indian Army Promotion Path: Lieutenant → Captain (After 2 Years) → Major (After 6 Years) → Lieutenant Colonel (After 13 Years) → Colonel → Brigadier → Major General → Lieutenant General → General
  • Indian Navy Promotion Path: Sub Lieutenant → Lieutenant (After 2 Years) → Lieutenant Commander (After 6 Years) → Commander (After 13 Years) → Captain → Commodore → Rear Admiral → Vice Admiral → Admiral
  • Indian Air Force Promotion Path: Flying Officer → Flight Lieutenant (After 2 Years) → Squadron Leader (After 6 Years) → Wing Commander (After 13 Years) → Group Captain → Air Commodore → Air Vice Marshal → Air Marshal → Air Chief Marshal

Exam Pattern

• Paper I: Mathematics
  • Total Questions: 120 Questions
  • Maximum Marks: 300 Marks
  • Marking Rules: +2.5 for Correct | -0.83 for Incorrect
  • Time Duration: 2.5 Hours

• Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT)
  • Total Questions: 150 Questions
  • Maximum Marks: 600 Marks
  • Marking Rules: +4.0 for Correct | -1.33 for Incorrect
  • Time Duration: 2.5 Hours

Both papers take place on the same day (September 13, 2026) and require a minimum qualification cut-off threshold of 25% marks in each paper independently.

Exam Centers

• All India: Major cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal and others
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate's preference and availability
• Choice of 3 exam centers to be filled during application

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