UPSC NDA II Exam Schedule 2026: Released

Defence | 13 Aug 2026

UPSC NDA II Exam Schedule 2026: Released

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the examination schedule for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (II) Examination 2026. Those aspirants who have applied for NDA & NA (II) 2026 can now view their exam date, reporting time, and shifts through the official website of UPSC. As per the schedule, the UPSC NDA II 2026 Exam is to be conducted on 13 September 2026. The schedule PDF was uploaded on 12 August 2026. National Defence Academy (NDA) is amongst the most sought-after defence entrance examinations in India. This exam provides entry into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy. Here is all you should know about the NDA Exam 2023 in one place.

UPSC NDA II 2026: Key Details

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	NDA & NA (II) 2026
Course	158th NDA Course & 120th INAC
Total Vacancies	394
Notification Date	20 May 2026
Application Period	20 May – 11 June 2026
Schedule Released	12 August 2026
Exam Date	13 September 2026
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Exam Date and Shift Timing

The NDA II 2026 exam is held on a single day in two shifts. Paper 1 (Mathematics) is in the morning, and Paper 2 (General Ability Test) is in the afternoon.

Paper	Subject	Timing
Paper 1	Mathematics	10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Paper 2	General Ability Test (GAT)	2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

How to Check the UPSC NDA II 2026 Exam Schedule

Follow these simple steps:

Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Check the homepage for the latest updates.
Click on the NDA & NA (II) 2026 exam schedule link.
The PDF will open. Check your exam date and shift timing, then download it for future reference.

👉 Click here to check the UPSC NDA II 2026 exam schedule

Also keep an eye on the UPSC website for the admit card, which is usually released a few days before the exam. Download it as soon as it's out so you have enough time to fix any errors.

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