UPSC NDA II 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 20 August 2026Application ClosedTentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
20 August 2026
Closed
Tentative
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (stipend during training)
Age limit
16.5-19.5 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy second cycle examination for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
400
Exam Mode
offline
Duration
Paper I & II: 2.5 hours each
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Date
10 June 2026
Application End Date
20 August 2026
Written Exam Date
13 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
12th pass (Physics & Math for Air Force/Navy); age 16.5-19.5 years; unmarried
Age limit
16.5-19.5 years
16-19 years
No relaxation except for PwD candidates
Educational Qualification
12th Standard pass from a recognised Board
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Mode
offline
Duration
Paper I & II: 2.5 hours each
Negative Marking
1/3 marks per wrong answer
Selection Process
Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Test → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (stipend during training)
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 10 on commissioning (7th CPC)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, Canteen, Free accommodation, Medical, Army/Navy/Air Force Group Insurance, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Officer in Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force
Career Growth & Promotions
Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lt. Colonel → Colonel → Brigadier → Major General → Lt. General → General.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
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