UPSC NDA & NA Exam II 2026 Admit Card Released

UPSC NDA & NA Exam II 2026 Admit Card Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Admit Card for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026. Candidates who registered for the 404 vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force wings of NDA, and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy can now download their e-Admit Card from the official website. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted nationwide on 14th September 2026.

Overview

Below is a brief summary of the UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 Recruitment Drive:

Parameter	Details
Recruitment Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026
Total Vacancies	404 Posts
Job Location	All India
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Check all the key milestone dates regarding the UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 selection process:

Event / Notification Milestone	Date
Application Begin Date	15th May 2026
Last Date for Online Application	4th June 2026
Admit Card Release Date	1st September 2026
Written Exam Date	14th September 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the NDA & NA II 2026 exam must fulfill the following educational standards based on the wing chosen:

Educational Qualification

• For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Passed or appearing in 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
• For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA & 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INA: Passed or appearing in 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.

Age Limits & Marital Status

• Gender & Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: Candidates should be born not earlier than 2nd January 2008 and not later than 1st January 2011 (exact dates as per the official notification).

Application Fees

The category-wise application fee structure for UPSC NDA II is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC Candidates	₹100/-
SC / ST Candidates	Exempted (Nil)
Female Candidates (All Categories)	Exempted (Nil)

Selection Process

The selection mechanism for UPSC NDA & NA II consists of a two-stage evaluation process:

• Stage 1: Written Examination
  • Mathematics: 300 Marks (2.5 Hours)
  • General Ability Test (GAT): 600 Marks (2.5 Hours)
  • Total Written Marks: 900
• Stage 2: SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
  • SSB Interview conducted by Service Selection Boards: 900 Marks
• Document Verification: Verification of original academic, age, and identity certificates.
• Medical Examination: Final physical and medical standard assessment at designated Military Hospitals.

Step-by-Step: How to Download UPSC NDA II 2026 Admit Card

Follow the simple steps outlined below to download your exam call letter online:

1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or the portal upsconline.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the "e - Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled "NDA & NA Exam (II), 2026 - e-Admit Card".
4. Read the instructions carefully and accept the terms to proceed.
5. Select your login option: either By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
6. Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the Captcha code shown on screen.
7. Click on the Submit button.
8. Your UPSC NDA II Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen. Download the PDF and take a clear printout for the examination day.