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 UPSC NDA 2 2026 Overview

Information ParameterDetails
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi
Examination NameNational Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026
Notification No. & Date10/2026-NDA-II dated 20/05/2026
Total Vacancies394 (370 Male + 24 Female; provisional)
Application ModeOnline only via [https://upsconline.nic.in](https://upsconline.nic.in)
Stipend During TrainingRs. 56,100/- per month (Starting pay in Level 10)
Selection ModeWritten Exam (Objective) + SSB Interview + Medical Examination
Official Websites[https://upsc.gov.in](https://upsc.gov.in) | [https://upsconline.nic.in](https://upsconline.nic.in)

2. Important Dates & Timeline

Event / StageDate / Timeline
Date of Notification20/05/2026
Opening of Online Application20/05/2026
Last Date for Online Application09/06/2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
Helpline Active Period20/05/2026 to 09/06/2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days)
e-Admit Card DownloadLast working day of the preceding week of the exam date
Date of Written Examination13/09/2026
Answer Key Representation Window3rd day to 7th day after examination (up to 6:00 PM)
Written Result (Tentative)October 2026
SSB Interview (Tentative)December 2026 – January 2027
Submission of 10+2 CertificateBy 10/06/2027 (For appearing candidates)
Course Commencement (NDA & INAC)01/07/2027

3. Detailed Vacancy Distribution

Academy / CourseService / BranchMaleFemaleTotal
NDA (158th Course)Army19810208
Navy (All Executive Branch)370542
Air Force – Flying900292
Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)160218
Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)080210
Naval Academy (INAC) (120th Course)10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (All Executive)210324
TOTAL37024394

Note on Preferences: At least one service preference (1 to 4) is mandatory. No changes or additions to choices are allowed after submitting the application form.

4. Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaRequirements & Conditions
NationalityCitizen of India, Subject of Nepal, or specified Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) migrated from East Africa/Pakistan/Vietnam with a Govt. eligibility certificate. (Gorkha subjects of Nepal do not require a certificate).
Marital StatusUnmarried male and female candidates only. Candidates cannot marry until training is fully completed; doing so leads to discharge and a refund of all training expenses.
Age LimitBorn not earlier than 02/01/2008 and not later than 01/01/2011 (Both dates inclusive). No upper age relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.
Education: Army Wing12th Class pass (or appearing) of the 10+2 pattern from a recognized State Education Board/University.
Education: Navy, Air Force & INAC12th Class pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern.
Appearing Candidates12th-grade appearing students are eligible but must submit pass certificates by 10/06/2027. 11th-grade students are NOT eligible.
CPSS/PABT (Air Force Flying)Candidates who previously failed CPSS/PABT are permanently ineligible for the Flying Branch but can opt for Ground Duties. CPSS can only be attempted once.
DisqualificationCandidates resigned/withdrawn from Armed Forces academies on disciplinary grounds or lack of OLQ, or debarred by the Ministry of Defence, are ineligible.
Physical StandardsMust meet the "Joint Order Manual of Medical Standards for Entry into Armed Forces". Permanent tattoos are strictly restricted to the inner forearm and the back of the hand.

5. Application Fee

CategoryFee AmountNotes
General / OBC / EWS (Male)Rs. 100/-Non-refundable; payable via online modes only (Net Banking, Cards, UPI).
SC / ST CandidatesNILExempted from fee.
Female Candidates (All Categories)NILExempted from fee.
Wards of serving/ex-JCOs/NCOs/ORsNILExempted if studying in Military/Sainik Schools (requires Principal's certificate).

6. Selection Process & Exam Scheme

Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type)

PaperSubjectCodeDurationMax MarksPaper Details
Paper IMathematics012½ Hours300Bilingual (Hindi/English), Negative marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong answer. Black Ball Pen only for OMR. Calculators banned.
Paper IIGeneral Ability Test (GAT)022½ Hours600

Part A (English): 200 Marks


Part B (GK): 400 Marks

TOTALWritten Stage900

Stage 2 & 3: SSB Interview & Medicals

StageEvaluation ComponentsKey Details

Stage 2: SSB Interview


(Total Marks: 900)

Stage I: OIR Tests & PP&DT.


Stage II: Interview, GTO Tasks, Psychology Tests, Conference (spread over 4 days).

Qualifying candidates must register on the Indian Army website. Equal weightage is given to IO, GTO, and Psychologist ratings. First-time candidates receive basic AC 3-Tier travel allowance.
Stage 3: MedicalsService Medical Board examination.Assesses physical/mental fitness. Common reasons for rejection include wax in ears, DNS, weight issues, piles, varicocele, etc. Unfit candidates can appeal.

Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of equal aggregate marks, ties are broken sequentially by: (1) Higher Written Marks $\rightarrow$ (2) Higher GAT Marks $\rightarrow$ (3) Older Age $\rightarrow$ (4) Commission's discretion.

7. Brief Syllabus Blueprint

Paper / ComponentKey Subject Topics CoveredMarks Weightage
Paper I: MathematicsAlgebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability.300 Marks
Paper II: Part A (English)Grammar & usage, vocabulary, comprehension, cohesion in extended text.200 Marks
Paper II: Part B (GK)Physics (25%), History & Freedom Movement (20%), Geography (20%), Chemistry (15%), General Science (10%), Current Events (10%).400 Marks

8. Training & Degree Allocation

AcademyTraining DurationDegree AwardedAwarding University
NDA (Army Cadets)3 YearsB.Sc. / B.Sc. (Computer) / B.A.Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
NDA (Navy & Air Force)3 YearsB.Tech (Completed during subsequent Pre-Commissioning training)Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Naval Academy (INAC)4 YearsB.TechJawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

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