Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination - II - 2026 (394 Vacancies)

Academy

Service

Male

 Female

Total

National Defence Academy (NDA)

Army

198

10

208

Navy

37

05

  42

Air Force

(i) Flying

90

02

  92

(ii) Ground Duties (Tech)

16

02

  18

(iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech)

08

02

  10

Naval Academy (NA) (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

21

03

  24

Grand Total Post

370

24

394

Educational Qualification

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy : - 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass

with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School.

Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

How to Apply?

• Online Registration : Visit the official UPSC Online Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in to begin the process.

• Universal Registration Number (URN) Creation : Complete the one-time registration to generate your permanent URN, providing a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card is strongly recommended).

• Common Application Form (CAF) & Modules : Fill out the CAF and examination-specific modules by uploading required documents, including clear signatures in black ink and a live photograph.

• Fee Payment : Pay the required application fee of Rs. 100/- via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI, noting that SC, ST, female candidates, and eligible wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempt.

• Final Submission & Retention : Submit your application online before 06:00 P.M. on 9th June 2026 and safely retain both your URN and the dynamic Application Number for future reference.

Selection Process

• Online Application & Registration : Candidates register on the UPSC portal using their Universal Registration Number (URN), fill out the Common Application Form (CAF), complete the examination-specific module, and pay the requisite fee (if applicable).

• Written Examination : Eligible candidates download their e-Admit Cards and appear for the objective-type written examination covering Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT).

• SSB Interview & Intelligence Test : Candidates who clear the written cut-off register on the Indian Army recruitment website and undergo a rigorous two-stage Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes psychological tests, group tasks, and an interview.

• Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) : Candidates opting for the Air Force Flying Branch who clear the SSB and express willingness must additionally qualify the CPSS/Pilot Aptitude Test.

• Medical Examination : Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a comprehensive medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers to determine physical and mental fitness.

• Final Merit List & Service Allocation : A final combined merit list is prepared based on total marks from the written exam and SSB tests, followed by service allocation according to merit, medical fitness, and candidate preferences.