UPSC NDA & NA II Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 394 Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification (Examination Notice No.10/2026-NDA-II) for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. Please read the detailed advertisement carefully for wing-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, and the complete selection process before applying.
UPSC NDA II Vacancy Details 2026 (Total: 394 Posts)
| Academy / Service | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| NDA – Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA – Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 |
| NDA – Air Force (Flying) | 90 | 02 | 92 |
| NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech) | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Tech) | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Grand Total | 394 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- For Army Wing (NDA): Candidates must have passed the 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force & Naval Wings (NDA) and Naval Academy: Candidates must have passed the 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Note: Candidates who are currently appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern are also eligible to apply for this examination. Candidates appearing in the 11th class are NOT eligible.
Age Limit & Marital Status
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must be born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011.
Selection Process
- Step 1: Written Examination: The UPSC will conduct an objective-type written examination on 13 September 2026. There will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers.
- Step 2: SSB Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the Intelligence and Personality Test by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
- Step 3: Document Verification: Submission of original 10th and 12th certificates at the SSB interview or before the prescribed cut-off date.
- Step 4: Medical Examination: Strict physical and medical fitness test as per the standards of NDA & NA.
