UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II)
| Detail |
Information |
| Organization |
Union Public Service Commission UPSC |
| Exam Name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II) 2026 |
| Post Name |
Cadet for Army, Navy, Air Force wings of NDA |
| Total Vacancies |
394 Posts |
| Notification release date |
20 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts |
20 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply |
09 June 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Exam Date |
13 September 2026
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| Result Date |
NDA II 2026 ਦਾ Written Result Nov-Dec 2026 ਆਵੇਗਾ। |
| Final Result Oct 2027 ਆਵੇਗਾ |
| Information About UPSC NDA Post |
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Post Name : Cadet in National Defence Academy
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Training : 3 Years NDA Khadakwasla + 1 Year IMA for Army / INA Ezhimala for Navy / AFA Hyderabad for Air Force
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Commission: Permanent Commission as Lieutenant/Sub Lieutenant/Flying Officer
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Job Location : All India & Abroad as per Defence Posting
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Service : Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force
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Selection Process : Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical → Merit List
| UPSC NDA Salary & Stipend 2026 |
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During Training : ₹56,100 per month Stipend at NDA
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After Commission : Starting Basic Pay ₹56,100 Level-10
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Total In-hand Salary : ₹85,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month + Allowances
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Allowances : MSP ₹15,500, DA, HRA, Transport, Field Area, Flying Allowance
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Total CTC : ₹14 to ₹18 Lakh per annum
| UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II)- Age Limit |
- Age Limit: Born between January 2, 2008, and January 1, 2011 (unmarried males and females).
- Army Qualification: Class 12 pass (any stream) from a recognized board.
- Navy/Air Force Qualification: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics.
- Appearing Candidates: Students currently in Class 12 can apply.
- Physical Standards: Must meet specific height, weight, and vision rules.
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| UPSC NDA II : Selection Process |
- Written Examination: Objective-type test to screen candidates.
- SSB Interview: 5-day psychological, group testing, and personal interview process.
- Medical Examination: Final fitness clearance by a military medical board.
📝 Written Exam Pattern
- Mode: Pen and paper (OMR sheets).
- Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).
- Negative Marking: 0.33% marks deducted for every wrong answer.
- Paper 1: Mathematics
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Questions: 120
- Marks: 300
- Paper 2: General Ability Test (GAT)
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Questions: 150
- Marks: 600
- Total Exam:
- Total Duration: 5 Hours
- Total Questions: 270
- Total Marks: 900
- 🧠 SSB Interview Breakdown (900 Marks)
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT).
- Stage II: Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, and an Interview.
| Category |
Written Cut Off |
Final Cut Off with SSB |
| General |
355-365 Marks |
720 - 740 Marks |
| OBC |
345 - 355 Marks |
710 - 730 Marks |
| SC |
310 - 330 Marks |
680 - 700 Marks |
| ST |
300 - 320 Marks |
670 - 690 Marks |
UPSC NDA II Expected Cut Off 2026
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Based on previous year trends, Expected Cut Off out of 900
| Category |
Written Cut Off |
Final Cut Off with SSB |
| General |
355-365 Marks |
720 - 740 Marks |
| OBC |
345 - 355 Marks |
710 - 730 Marks |
| SC |
310 - 330 Marks |
680 - 700 Marks |
| ST |
300 - 320 Marks |
670 - 690 Marks |
| How to apply for UPSC NDA II Exam 2026 |
- Step 1: Official Website Open ਕਰੋ
- UPSC Official Website Open ਕਰੋ:
- 👉 https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: One Time Registration (OTR)
- ਜੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ OTR ਨਹੀਂ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਤਾਂ:
- “One Time Registration (OTR)” ਤੇ Click ਕਰੋ
- Name, DOB, Mobile Number ਅਤੇ Email ID Fill ਕਰੋ
- OTP Verification Complete ਕਰੋ
- Login ID & Password Create ਕਰੋ
- Important Note
- ਜੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ UPSC OTR ਬਣਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ Direct Login ਕਰੋ।
- Step 3: NDA II 2026 Notification Open ਕਰੋ
- Login ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ:
- “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026”
- Apply Link ਤੇ Click ਕਰੋ
- Step 4: Personal Details Fill ਕਰੋ
- ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੀਆਂ Details Carefully Fill ਕਰੋ:
- Candidate Name
- Father Name
- Mother Name
- Gender
- Category
- Nationality
- Aadhaar Details
- Address
- Step 5: Educational Qualification Fill ਕਰੋ
- Army Wing
- 12th Pass/Appearing
- Air Force & Navy
- 12th PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Details Fill ਕਰੋ:
- Board Name
- Roll Number
- Passing Year Marks
- Step 6: Exam Centre Choose ਕਰੋ
- ਆਪਣਾ Preferred Exam Centre Select ਕਰੋ।
- Examples:
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Amritsar
- Ludhiana
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
- Important: Early Apply ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ Preferred Centre ਮਿਲਣ ਦੇ Chances ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ।
- Step 7: Upload Photo & Signature
- Upload ਕਰੋ:
- File Format
- Photograph JPG
- Signature JPG
- Tips
- Recent Passport Size Photo ਵਰਤੋ
- White Background Better ਹੈ
- Signature Clear ਹੋਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ
- Step 8: Application Fee Payment
- Category Fees
- General / OBC ₹100/-
- SC/ ST ₹0/-
- Female Candidates ₹0/-
- Payment Mode
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
- Step 9: Final Preview Check ਕਰੋ
- Submit ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ:
- ✅ Name
- ✅ DOB
- ✅ Photo
- ✅ Signature
- ✅ Qualification
- ✅ Exam Centre
- ਸਭ Details Carefully Verify ਕਰੋ।
- Step 10: Final Submit & Print
- Final Submit ਕਰੋ
- Application Form ਦਾ Print Out Save ਕਰੋ
- Registration Number Note ਕਰ ਲਵੋ
| What After UPSC NDA II Exam Result 2026? |
- SSB Interview: Qualified candidates will get SSB call letter for 5-day interview
- SSB Dates : January - April 2027 at various SSB Centers
- Medical Exam : Medically fit candidates will be recommended
- Final Merit List : UPSC will release final merit list in October 2027
- Joining : 158th NDA Course will commence in July 2027
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| FAQS - UPSC NDA II Result 2026 |
Q1. UPSC NDA II Result 2026 ਕਿੱਥੇ check ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ?
Candidates UPSC ਦੀ official website upsc.gov.in ਤੋਂ NDA II Result PDF download ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ।
Q2. NDA II SSB Interview ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦਿਨ ਦਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ?
SSB Interview generally 5 days ਦਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ psychological tests, group tasks ਅਤੇ personal interview ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ।
Q3. NDA II written exam qualify ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਕੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ?
Written exam qualify ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ candidates ਨੂੰ SSB Interview ਲਈ shortlist ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
Q4. NDA clear ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਕਿਹੜੀ post ਮਿਲਦੀ ਹੈ?
Selected candidates NDA training complete ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ Army ਵਿੱਚ Lieutenant, Navy ਵਿੱਚ Sub Lieutenant ਅਤੇ Air Force ਵਿੱਚ Flying Officer ਬਣਦੇ ਹਨ।