National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 394
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Air Force and Naval wings).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible. The examination is for admission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy for candidates who have passed or are appearing in the 12th Class (10+2 pattern); no prior professional work experience is required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026, for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy Course. This recruitment drive offers 394 vacancies for unmarried male and female candidates who have completed or are appearing for their 12th standard examinations. Successful candidates will undergo rigorous preliminary training at the NDA or INA before being commissioned as officers in the Indian Armed Forces. This is a prestigious opportunity for young aspirants to serve the nation in a permanent commission capacity with a starting stipend of ₹56,100 per month.
- Application Deadline: 09 June 2026 (06:00 PM) via the official UPSC portal.
- Written Examination Date: Scheduled for 13 September 2026 across 86 centers in India.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born between 01 January 2008 and 01 January 2011.
- Selection Process: Includes a written examination followed by an SSB Intelligence and Personality Test.
- Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC; SC, ST, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempt.
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Additional Salary Information
Cadets receive a fixed stipend of 56100 per month during the entire duration of training in Service academies. Upon commissioning, pay starts at Level 10 (56100 - 177500) plus Military Service Pay of 15500 per month and various allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Mathematics & General Ability Test) SSB Intelligence and Personality Test (Stage I & Stage II) Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for Flying Branch Medical Examination Final Merit List based on Written + SSB marks
Application Fees
General/OBC: 100 SC/ST: 0 Female Candidates: 0 Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: 0
Reservation
Fee exemption for SC/ST and Female candidates.
Fee exemption for Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools.
Gender-pure selection process for men and women as per notified vacancies.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified instructions.
- Capture a live photograph through the portal's module.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) via net banking or card payment.
- Select your preferred examination center from the available list.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, candidates appearing for the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing by 10 June 2027.
Selected candidates undergo 3 years of training at NDA (awarded B.Sc/B.A/B.Tech) followed by specialized training at respective service academies (IMA/INA/AFA).
Yes, there is a negative marking of one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to each question for every wrong answer marked in the objective type papers.