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

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)(UPSC)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

394

Locations

All India

Last Date

6 Sept 2026

Posts

About this Drive

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination II Notification 2026 on 20-05-2026 at upsc.gov.in. A total of 394 vacancies have been announced under the UPSC NDA II 2026 Recruitment. Eligible candidates aged between 01-01-2008 and 01-01-2011 with a qualification of 12th Class pass (with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics for Navy, Air Force, and INAC) can apply online from 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.

Eligibility

. Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class; For Navy, Air Force, and INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.

Posts under this Drive (6)

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National Defence Academy (NDA) – 158th Course

394 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

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Navy (All Executive Branch)

37 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

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Air Force – Flying

90 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

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Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)

16 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

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Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)

8 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

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Naval Academy (INAC) – 120th Course

10 vacancies . Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class

Important Dates

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 examination date

Date of Written Examination13-09-2026

Representation Window for Answer Keys3rd day to 7th day (up to 6:00 PM) after examination

Written Result (Tentative)October 2026

SSB Interview (Tentative)December 2026 – January 2027

Submission of 10+2 Certificate (for appearing candidates)By 10-06-2027

Course Commencement (NDA & INAC)01-07-2027

Recruitment Timeline

Application End6 Sept 2026

Application End

6 Sept 2026

In progress

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 6 Sept 2026

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UPSC

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Eligibility Text

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class. For Navy, Air Force, and INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.

Age Table

Age Limit	Date of Birth Range
Born Not Earlier Than 01-01-2008 And Not Later Than 01-01-2011	02-01-2008 to 01-01-2011 (both days inclusive)

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Eligibility Text

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12th class. For Navy, Air Force, and INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.

Age Table

Age Limit	Date of Birth Range
Born Not Earlier Than 01-01-2008 And Not Later Than 01-01-2011	02-01-2008 to 01-01-2011 (both days inclusive)