UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 - 394 Vacancies
UPSC notice for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026: about 394 vacancies (370 male, 24 female) for the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA (158th Course) and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INA (120th INAC). The written exam was held on 13.09.2026. Applications are closed; this page tracks results.
Important dates
Notification
20 May 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply
11 Jun 2026 · 06:00 pm IST
Written exam
13 Sept 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
NDA Army wing: 12th pass (10+2) or equivalent. NDA Air Force and Naval wings and INA 10+2 Cadet Entry: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in 12th could also apply. Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01.01.2008 and not later than 01.01.2011.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | Total | 208 |
| NDA Navy | Total | 42 |
| NDA Air Force (Flying) | Total | 92 |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) | Total | 18 |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Tech) | Total | 10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | Total | 24 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | Male | ₹100 |
| SC, ST, female, and eligible wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Written Exam
SSB Intelligence and Personality Test
Medical Examination
How to apply
- Applications were accepted online at https://upsconline.nic.in from 20.05.2026; the UPSC exam page lists the last date as 11.06.2026, 6:00 PM (closed)
Official notification
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