Army Wing – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 208
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required as this is an entry-level cadet training program.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for 208 vacancies in the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy under the NDA-II 2026 examination. Selected cadets receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their training period at the service academy. Applicants must have completed their 12th Class schooling under the 10+2 pattern or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. This prestigious role offers a direct path to a permanent commission as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, providing unmatched leadership opportunities and job security.
- Candidates must be unmarried and born between 1st January 2008 and 1st January 2011.
- The selection process involves a written examination followed by an extensive SSB intelligence and personality test.
- Application fees are set at ₹100, though female candidates and SC/ST applicants are completely exempt from payment.
- The online application window closes strictly at 6:00 P.M. on 9th June 2026.
- Successful candidates will undergo a three-year preliminary training course at NDA followed by specialized training at IMA Dehradun.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: ₹56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level 10). On commissioning, pay is fixed in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).
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
Total: 208 (Male: 198, Female: 10)
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
Cadets in the Army Wing receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their entire duration of training at the service academy.
Candidates must have passed the 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or an equivalent examination from a State Education Board or University.
Only unmarried candidates born not earlier than 1st January 2008 and not later than 1st January 2011 are eligible to apply.