UPSC NDA II 2026: 404 Posts, Exam 6 Sept, Salary ₹56K-₹1.77L, Apply Online

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	404 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
Result Date	To be announced

Information About UPSC NDA Post

Post Name : Cadet in National Defence Academy
Training : 3 Years NDA Khadakwasla + 1 Year IMA for Army / INA Ezhimala for Navy / AFA Hyderabad for Air Force
Commission: Permanent Commission as Lieutenant/Sub Lieutenant/Flying Officer
Job Location : All India & Abroad as per Defence Posting
Service : Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force
Selection Process : Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical → Merit List

UPSC NDA Salary & Stipend 2026

During Training : ₹21,000/- per month stipend (approx)
After Commission : Starting Basic Pay ₹56,100 Level-10
Total In-hand Salary : ₹70,000 to ₹85,000 per month approx for new Lieutenant
Allowances : MSP ₹15,500, DA, HRA, Transport, Field Area, Flying Allowance
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 (both dates inclusive).
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.

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: 1/3rd of marks assigned to question for 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.

UPSC NDA II Expected Cut Off 2026

Based on previous year trends, Expected Cut Off out of 900 (Official cut-off released by UPSC).

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
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 (Physics and 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/-
Sons of JCOs / NCOs / ORs	₹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 :To be released by UPSC
Joining : 158th NDA Course will commence in January 2027

Important Links
Apply Online	Apply now
Result	Not released yet
Official Website	UPSC
Join Whatsapp Group	Whatsapp Group
WWW.ROJGARSEEKER.COM	Homepage

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।