descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for 394 vacancies under advertisement reference Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II. Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-05-20 to 2026-06-09. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Closed
Last Date for Fee
Exam Date
13 September 2026
Admit Card Available
August 2026
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100/-
SC / ST Candidates
Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
Female (All Categories)
Rs. 0/- (Exempted for all women candidates)
Payment Mode
Online via SBI Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card or Cash Pay-in-Slip at any SBI branch
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern for Army Wing; 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) for Air Force and Naval Wings.
Medical Fitness Examination by Defence Medical Boards
Final All India Merit List published by UPSC
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 394 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
National Defence Academy (Army Wing)
208
12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern from recognized Board
16.5-19.5 Years
National Defence Academy (Air Force Wing)
120
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
16.5-19.5 Years
National Defence Academy (Navy Wing)
42
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
16.5-19.5 Years
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
24
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
16.5-19.5 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Access the official UPSC recruitment portal at upsconline.nic.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal and educational details.
Log in and navigate to 'Latest Notification' tab for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination.
Fill Part-I registration: specify branch preferences (Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy).
Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online (Female and SC/ST candidates are fully exempted).
Upload scanned photograph and signature meeting prescribed resolution and dimensions.
Select preferred examination center and submit Part-II registration to generate application summary.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for UPSC NDA 2026 • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC NDA 2026 (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Can female candidates apply for UPSC NDA 2026?
Yes. Unmarried female candidates are fully eligible to apply for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and are completely exempted from application fees.
What is the negative marking scheme in the UPSC NDA written exam?
In Mathematics, 0.83 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. In the General Ability Test (GAT), 1.33 marks are deducted for each incorrect response.
Are candidates appearing in 12th standard eligible for NDA?
Yes. Candidates currently studying in Class 12 under the 10+2 pattern are eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of passing by the designated joining date.