UPSC National Defence Academy NDA & NA II Online Form 2026
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📅 Last Date: June 9, 2026
📌 394 Posts
💰 Fee Available
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📅 Important Dates
Application Start: May 20, 2026
Last Date: June 9, 2026
Exam Date: September 13, 2026
Notification Date: 20 May 2026
Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
Last Date for Apply Online: 09 June 2026 up to 06:00 PM
Fee Payment Last Date: 09 June 2026
Exam Date: 13 September 2026
Admit Card: Before Exam
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 0 |
| Female Candidates | Rs. 0 |
| Eligible wards of JCOs / NCOs / ORs studying in Military School or Sainik School | Rs. 0 |
| Payment Mode | Net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay credit/debit card or UPI payment |
🎂 Age Limit
Age Limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 are eligible.
📊 Vacancy
Total: 394
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy - Army Wing | 208 |
| National Defence Academy - Navy Wing | 42 |
| National Defence Academy - Air Force Flying | 92 |
| National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Technical) | 18 |
| National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Technical) | 10 |
| Indian Naval Academy - 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme | 24 |
🎓 Eligibility
National Defence Academy - Army Wing:
NDA Army Wing:
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or University.
3Appearing candidates: Candidates appearing in 12th class can apply, but 11th class appearing candidates are not eligible.
4Vacancy note: 208 total Army vacancies, including 198 male and 10 female vacancies.
National Defence Academy - Navy Wing:
NDA Navy Wing:
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent.
3Appearing candidates: 12th appearing candidates can apply subject to producing proof by the prescribed date.
4Vacancy note: 42 total Navy vacancies, including 37 male and 05 female vacancies, all Executive Branch.
National Defence Academy - Air Force Flying:
NDA Air Force Flying:
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
3Air Force requirement: Candidates opting for Air Force Flying must qualify CPSS where applicable after SSB.
4Vacancy note: 92 total Flying vacancies, including 90 male and 02 female vacancies.
National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Technical):
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Technical):
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
3Physical standards: Candidate must be physically fit according to NDA & NA medical standards.
4Vacancy note: 18 total Ground Duties Technical vacancies, including 16 male and 02 female vacancies.
National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Technical):
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Technical):
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
3CPSS note: Candidates who failed CPSS/PABT earlier are eligible for Air Force Ground Duty branches if they fill the required willingness.
4Vacancy note: 10 total Ground Duties Non-Technical vacancies, including 08 male and 02 female vacancies.
Indian Naval Academy - 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme:
Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme:
1Age / marital status: Only unmarried male/female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible.
2Education: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
3Course detail: Selected candidates join the four-year B.Tech course at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, as per Naval requirements.
4Vacancy note: 24 total Naval Academy vacancies, including 21 male and 03 female vacancies, all Executive Branch.
National Defence Academy - Army Wing:
NDA Army Wing:
1Age / marital status: केवल अविवाहित पुरुष/महिला उम्मीदवार पात्र हैं जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से पहले और 01 January 2011 के बाद नहीं हुआ हो।
2Education: State Education Board या University से 10+2 pattern की 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3Appearing candidates: 12th class appearing candidates apply कर सकते हैं, लेकिन 11th class appearing candidates eligible नहीं हैं।
4Vacancy note: Army Wing में 208 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 198 male और 10 female vacancies शामिल हैं।
National Defence Academy - Navy Wing:
NDA Navy Wing:
1Age / marital status: केवल अविवाहित male/female candidates जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से 01 January 2011 तक हुआ हो, eligible हैं।
2Education: 10+2 pattern में Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3Appearing candidates: 12th appearing candidates prescribed date तक proof submit करने की condition के साथ apply कर सकते हैं।
4Vacancy note: Navy Wing में 42 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 37 male और 05 female vacancies हैं, all Executive Branch.
National Defence Academy - Air Force Flying:
NDA Air Force Flying:
1Age / marital status: केवल unmarried male/female candidates जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से 01 January 2011 तक हुआ हो, eligible हैं।
2Education: 10+2 pattern में Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3Air Force requirement: Air Force Flying option वाले candidates को SSB के बाद applicable होने पर CPSS qualify करना होगा।
4Vacancy note: Flying में 92 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 90 male और 02 female vacancies हैं।
National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Technical):
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Technical):
1Age / marital status: केवल unmarried male/female candidates जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से 01 January 2011 तक हुआ हो, eligible हैं।
2Education: 10+2 pattern में Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3Physical standards: Candidate को NDA & NA medical standards के अनुसार physically fit होना चाहिए।
4Vacancy note: Ground Duties Technical में 18 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 16 male और 02 female vacancies हैं।
National Defence Academy - Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Technical):
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Technical):
1Age / marital status: केवल unmarried male/female candidates जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से 01 January 2011 तक हुआ हो, eligible हैं।
2Education: 10+2 pattern में Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3CPSS note: CPSS/PABT earlier fail candidates Air Force Ground Duty branches के लिए eligible हैं, यदि required willingness fill करें।
4Vacancy note: Ground Duties Non-Technical में 10 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 08 male और 02 female vacancies हैं।
Indian Naval Academy - 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme:
Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme:
1Age / marital status: केवल unmarried male/female candidates जिनका जन्म 01 January 2008 से 01 January 2011 तक हुआ हो, eligible हैं।
2Education: 10+2 pattern में Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ 12th Class pass या equivalent qualification required है।
3Course detail: Selected candidates Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala में Naval requirements के अनुसार four-year B.Tech course join करते हैं।
4Vacancy note: Naval Academy में 24 total vacancies हैं, जिनमें 21 male और 03 female vacancies हैं, all Executive Branch.
🧭 Selection Process
1
Written Examination
2
SSB Intelligence and Personality Test
3
CPSS for Air Force Flying preference where applicable
4
Medical Examination
5
Final merit and service allocation
The written examination has Mathematics for 300 marks and General Ability Test for 600 marks, both of 2.5 hours duration. Objective papers carry negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for SSB testing. SSB has Stage I with Officer Intelligence Rating tests and Picture Perception and Description Test, followed by Stage II with interview, group testing officer tasks, psychology tests and conference. Air Force Flying preference candidates must qualify CPSS where applicable. Final allocation is based on eligibility, medical fitness, merit, preference and available vacancies.
1
लिखित परीक्षा
2
एसएसबी इंटेलिजेंस और पर्सनालिटी टेस्ट
3
एयर फोर्स फ्लाइंग विकल्प के लिए लागू होने पर CPSS
4
मेडिकल परीक्षा
5
अंतिम मेरिट और सर्विस आवंटन
लिखित परीक्षा में Mathematics 300 marks और General Ability Test 600 marks का होगा, दोनों पेपर 2.5 hours के होंगे। Objective papers में गलत उत्तर पर negative marking होगी। Written examination qualify करने वाले candidates को SSB testing के लिए बुलाया जाएगा। SSB में Stage I के तहत Officer Intelligence Rating tests और Picture Perception and Description Test होता है, जबकि Stage II में interview, group testing officer tasks, psychology tests और conference होते हैं। Air Force Flying preference candidates को लागू होने पर CPSS qualify करना होगा। Final allocation eligibility, medical fitness, merit, preference और available vacancies के आधार पर होगा।
📝 Job Description
Union Public Service Commission has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II 2026 notification. The examination will be conducted on 13 September 2026 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy for the 158th course and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing from 01 July 2027. The total tentative number of vacancies is 394. Online application started on 20 May 2026 and candidates can apply up to 06:00 PM on 09 June 2026 through the official UPSC online portal. Only unmarried male and female candidates born from 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011 are eligible as per the notification. Army Wing requires 12th class pass or equivalent, while Air Force, Naval Wings and Naval Academy require 12th class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in class 12 can also apply, but class 11 appearing candidates are not eligible. Selection includes the UPSC written examination followed by SSB intelligence and personality testing, medical standards and final merit-cum-preference allocation.
संघ लोक सेवा आयोग ने नेशनल डिफेंस एकेडमी और नेवल एकेडमी परीक्षा II 2026 की अधिसूचना जारी की है। यह परीक्षा 13 सितंबर 2026 को एनडीए के आर्मी, नेवी और एयर फोर्स विंग तथा 120वें इंडियन नेवल एकेडमी कोर्स में प्रवेश के लिए आयोजित की जाएगी। कुल अस्थायी रिक्तियां 394 हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 20 मई 2026 से शुरू हो गया है और उम्मीदवार 09 जून 2026 शाम 06:00 बजे तक आधिकारिक यूपीएससी ऑनलाइन पोर्टल से आवेदन कर सकते हैं। अधिसूचना के अनुसार केवल अविवाहित पुरुष और महिला उम्मीदवार, जिनका जन्म 01 जनवरी 2008 से 01 जनवरी 2011 के बीच हुआ हो, पात्र हैं। आर्मी विंग के लिए 12वीं पास या समकक्ष योग्यता चाहिए। एयर फोर्स, नेवल विंग और नेवल एकेडमी के लिए 12वीं में भौतिकी, रसायन विज्ञान और गणित आवश्यक है। चयन यूपीएससी लिखित परीक्षा, एसएसबी इंटेलिजेंस और पर्सनालिटी टेस्ट, मेडिकल मानक और अंतिम मेरिट-कम-प्रेफरेंस के आधार पर होगा।