UPSC NDA II Recruitment Online Form 2026

Sarkari Job, Sarkari; Mumbai; On-site; Full time

Job description

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026

• Last Date for Apply Online: 09 June 2026 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 09 June 2026
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• SC / ST / Female : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
• Age Limit: Minimum 16.5 years and Maximum 19.5 years (as on 01 January 2027) - Candidates born between 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011
• Selection Process: Written Examination (Mathematics + General Ability Test) + SSB Interview + Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 394

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details

Army Wing 208

• 12th Pass or Appearing in any stream
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

Navy Wing 42

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

Air Force Wing 120

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) 24

• 12th Pass or Appearing with Physics and Mathematics
• Age 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Unmarried male candidates

Physical Eligibility Standards

Category General/OBC Category General/OBC

Height 157 cm (Army), 162.5 cm (Navy/Air Force) Height 157 cm (Army), 162.5 cm (Navy/Air Force)

Weight Proportionate to height and age (minimum 50 kg) Weight Proportionate to height and age (minimum 50 kg)

Chest (Unexpanded) 81 cm - -

Chest (Expanded) 86 cm - -

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• NDA Cadet: Stipend ₹56,100/- per month during training (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (Enhanced to 60% effective Jan 2026), HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance, Free Ration, Accommodation
• Job Security: Defence Services Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions up to General/Admiral/Air Marshal rank based on performance and departmental examinations
  • Indian Army Promotion Path: Lieutenant → Captain (After 2 Years) → Major (After 6 Years) → Lieutenant Colonel (After 13 Years) → Colonel → Brigadier → Major General → Lieutenant General → General
  • Indian Navy Promotion Path: Sub Lieutenant → Lieutenant (After 2 Years) → Lieutenant Commander (After 6 Years) → Commander (After 13 Years) → Captain → Commodore → Rear Admiral → Vice Admiral → Admiral
  • Indian Air Force Promotion Path: Flying Officer → Flight Lieutenant (After 2 Years) → Squadron Leader (After 6 Years) → Wing Commander (After 13 Years) → Group Captain → Air Commodore → Air Vice Marshal → Air Marshal → Air Chief Marshal

Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 120 Questions
• Marking Rules: +2.5 for Correct | -0.83 for Incorrect
• Time Duration: 2.5 Hours
• Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT)
  • Total Questions: 150 Questions
  • Maximum Marks: 600 Marks
  • Marking Rules: +4.0 for Correct | -1.33 for Incorrect
  • Time Duration: 2.5 Hours

Both papers take place on the same day (September 13, 2026) and require a minimum qualification cut-off threshold of 25% marks in each paper independently.

Exam Centers

• All India: Major cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal and others
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate's preference and availability
• Choice of 3 exam centers to be filled during application

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.