UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2026 is officially out, offering a prestigious opportunity for unmarried male and female candidates to serve the nation. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, as well as the Indian Naval Academy. This is an All-India level examination, and eligible 12th-pass students can apply online smoothly. Check out the complete details below, including important dates, eligibility, and how to submit your application on upsc.gov.in.
UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026
Advertisement No.
10/2026-NDA-II
Total Vacancies
394 Posts
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20 May 2026
Application Start Date
20 May 2026
Last Date For Registration
09 June 2026 (Upto 06:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
09 June 2026
Admit Card Release Date
Last working day of the week preceding the exam
Exam Date
13 September 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / Female / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs
Exempted (Nil)
Payment Mode
Online (Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay/UPI)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
Born not later than 01 January 2011
Maximum Age
Born not earlier than 01 January 2008
Age Relaxation
Only unmarried candidates strictly within this date range are eligible.
UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts & Advt No.
NDA (Army, Navy, Air Force) & NA (10+2 Entry)
394 Posts (Advt No: 10/2026-NDA-II)
UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Service Wing
Educational Qualification
Army Wing of NDA
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern
Air Force, Naval Wings & Naval Academy
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
