UPSC NDA & NA 2nd Exam 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 394 Vacancies, Check Eligibility & Exam Date

National Defence Academy

Army

208 (including 10 for female candidates)

Navy

42 (including 05 for female candidates)

Air Force

1. Flying - 92 (including 02 for female candidates)

2. Ground Duties (Tech) - 18 (including 02 for female candidates)

3. Ground Duties (Non Tech) - 10 (including 02 for female candidates)

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

24 (including 03 for female candidates)

Total Post

394

UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2026 | Eligibility Criteria & Age 

Candidates must fulfill the following nationality, age, and educational requirements to be considered eligible.

1. Age Limit, Gender & Marital Status

• Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training.
• Age Bracket: Candidates must be born not earlier than January 1, 2008, and not later than January 1, 2011.

2. Educational Qualifications

• For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board or University.
• For Air Force & Naval Wings (and 10+2 Cadet Entry at INA): 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
• Appearing Candidates: Students currently studying in the 12th class are also eligible to apply. However, 11th-class students are not eligible.

UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2026 | Scheme & Syllabus of Examination

The UPSC NDA II selection process consists of a Written Examination (900 marks) followed by an SSB Test/Interview (900 marks).

Written Exam Structure:

1. Paper I: Mathematics (Code 01)

   • Duration: 2½ Hours
   • Maximum Marks: 300

2. Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT) (Code 02)

   • Duration: 2½ Hours
   • Maximum Marks: 600 (English: 200 Marks | General Knowledge: 400 Marks)

Penalty for Wrong Answers: There is a Negative Marking of one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that specific question for every wrong answer marked in the OMR sheet. Only a black ball pen is permitted for writing and marking answers.

UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2026 How to Apply for UPSC NDA II 2026

Candidates must apply online only via the official website or direct updates on JobBabaji.com. No other mode of application will be accepted. (उम्मीदवारों को केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट या JobBabaji.com पर दिए गए सीधे लिंक के माध्यम से ही ऑनलाइन आवेदन करना होगा। आवेदन का कोई अन्य माध्यम स्वीकार नहीं किया जाएगा।)

1. Visit the official application portal or JobBabaji.com: Go to the UPSC Online Portal or visit JobBabaji.com for the direct application link. (आधिकारिक आवेदन पोर्टल या JobBabaji.com पर जाएं: UPSC Online Portal पर जाएं या सीधे लिंक के लिए JobBabaji.com पर विजिट करें।)
2. Complete URN Profile: Complete your Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if you are a first-time user via One-Time Registration. (URN प्रोफाइल पूरा करें: यदि आप पहली बार यूजर हैं, तो वन-टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन (One-Time Registration) के माध्यम से अपना यूनिवर्सल रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर (URN) प्रोफाइल पूरा करें।)
3. Fill the CAF: Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) carefully. (CAF भरें: कॉमन एप्लीकेशन फॉर्म (CAF) को ध्यानपूर्वक भरें।)
4. Live Photo Capture: You must upload a photograph and also capture a live photograph on the portal. Ensure both are clear. (लाइव फोटो कैप्चर: आपको एक फोटो अपलोड करनी होगी और पोर्टल पर एक लाइव फोटो भी कैप्चर करनी होगी। सुनिश्चित करें कि दोनों फोटो बिल्कुल साफ हों।)
5. Signature Upload: Sign three times vertically (one below the other) on plain white paper using black ink and upload it. (हस्ताक्षर अपलोड: एक सादे सफेद कागज पर काली स्याही (Black Ink) से सीधे रूप में तीन बार (एक के नीचे एक) हस्ताक्षर करें और उसे अपलोड करें।)
6. Submit Module & Fees: Fill out the Examination Specific Module, pay the application fee (if applicable), select your preferred exam center, and submit. (मॉड्यूल और शुल्क जमा करें: परीक्षा विशिष्ट मॉड्यूल (Examination Specific Module) को भरें, आवेदन शुल्क (यदि लागू हो) का भुगतान करें, अपने पसंदीदा परीक्षा केंद्र का चयन करें और सबमिट करें।)