UPSC NDA II Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

Defence | 21 May 2026

UPSC NDA II Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the National Defence Academy NDA & NA Second Examination 2026 Notification. Candidates interested in the UPSC NDA and NA II Examination 2026 can Apply Online from 20/05/2026 to 09/06/2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, pay scale, and all other information.

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UPSC NDA (2) 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026
Notification Number	10/2026-NDA-II
Post Name	Lieutenant
Total Vacancies	394
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	09 June 2026
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 May 2026
Application Start Date	20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	09 June 2026
NDA 2 2026 Exam Date	13 September 2026

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST	Nil
Female Candidates	Nil

Vacancy Details, Age Limit, and Qualification

Age Limit: To apply for UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026, candidates must have been born on or after 01 January 2008 and on or before 01 January 2011. Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply for this examination.

Post / Academy	Vacancy	Qualification
NDA Army Wing	208	12th Pass
NDA Navy Wing	42	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA Air Force Flying	92	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)	18	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Tech)	10	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	24	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC NDA 2 2026 includes multiple stages as mentioned in the official notification.

Written Examination
SSB Interview/Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Exam Pattern

The candidates who are preparing for the NDA Exam 2026 must be familiar with the exam pattern that is followed by UPSC. We have discussed the details for the NDA Exam Pattern 2026 below:

1. The exam will be conducted in an offline mode

2. The questions will be in multiple-choice format

3. The questions will be asked in bilingual languages (English & Hindi)

4. There will be a negative marking of 0.83 marks for Maths, 1.33 for English, and 1.33 marks for GK

5. Have a look at the detailed exam pattern for the NDA 2 Examination

NDA-NA 2026 Exam Pattern
Code	Subject	Max. Marks	Duration
1	Mathematics	300	2.5 hours
2	General Ability Test	600	2.5 hours
Total		900	5 hours

NDA 2 Exam 2026 Syllabus

There would be two subjects, Mathematics & General Ability Test, for which the candidates have to be well-prepared. The candidates are advised not to skip any topic for the NDA Exam and begin their preparation along with the detailed syllabus. There will be questions from English (200 marks) and General Knowledge (400 marks) in the General Ability Test.

Topics covered under Mathematics

Algebra

Calculus

Matrices and Determinants

Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

Trigonometry

Vector Algebra

Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions

Statistics and Probability

Topics covered under the General Ability Test

The questions in this paper will be based on the English language and General knowledge.

Topics covered under English

Spotting Errors

Comprehension

Selecting Words

Ordering of Words in a Sentence

Sentence Improvement

Antonyms

Synonyms

Topics covered under General Knowledge

Physics

Chemistry

General Science

History & Freedom Movement

Geography

Current Affairs/ Events

Pay Scale

Pay Scale: As Per Rule

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online for UPSC NDA 2 2026 through the UPSC Online Application Portal before the last date. Candidates should carefully fill in all required details and upload the necessary documents while submitting the online application form.

Visit the UPSC online application portal.
Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) process.
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF).
Complete the Examination Specific Module.
Upload a photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application form before 09 June 2026.
Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

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