UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 has released notification for various posts Lieutenant / Flying Officer / Sub-Lieutenant (Cadet Entry) under Indian Army. Interested candidates can apply online from 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Lieutenant / Flying Officer / Sub-Lieutenant (Cadet Entry)
  • Salary: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500
  • Minimum Qualification: Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Intermediate exam (Physics & Mathematics compulsory for Navy/Air Force/INA)
  • Minimum Age: 16.5 years
  • Total Vacancies: 394
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Physical Eligibility, pay scale and all other information..

Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

Read Official Notification / Apply Online

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Important Dates

  • Apply Online Start Date 2026-05-20
  • Apply Online Last Date 2026-06-09
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 2026-06-09
  • Correction Last Date 2026-06-16
  • Exam Date To Be Announced
  • Admit Card To Be Announced
  • Result Date To Be Announced

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Application Fee

  • General Fees ₹100/-
  • OBC Fees ₹100/-
  • SC Fees ₹0/-
  • ST Fees ₹0/-
  • Portal Charge ₹0/-
  • Payment Methods:
    Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Age Limit

  • Minimum Age 16.5 Years
  • Max Age (General) 19.5 Years
  • Max Age (OBC) 19.5 Years
  • Max Age (SC) 19.5 Years
  • Max Age (ST) 19.5 Years
  • Max Age (Female) 19.5 Years
  • Age Relaxation:

    No category-based age relaxation or concession is applicable for the NDA & NA examination; all candidates must strictly comply with the uniform age bracket criteria.

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Total Post

394
Total Vacancies
₹56100 - ₹177500
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
National Defence Academy (Army) 208 0 0 0 0 208
National Defence Academy (Navy) 42 0 0 0 0 42
National Defence Academy (Air Force) 120 0 0 0 0 120
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) 24 0 0 0 0 24
Combined Vacancy (Vertical Reservation) 0 0 0 0 0 0

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Mode Of Selection

  • Written Examination (Objective MCQs) Step 1
  • SSB Interview (Psychological Tests & Group Tasks) Step 2
  • Medical Evaluation Step 3

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Lieutenant / Flying Officer / Sub-Lieutenant (Cadet Entry)
Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2008, and not later than January 1, 2011, are eligible. For Army Wing: 12th pass in any stream. For Navy, Air Force, and INA: 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects. Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 56,100 during cadet training period. Upon successful commissioning, officers enter Level 10 Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500 per month, DA, and technical/flying allowances.

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Access your web browser and go directly to the official UPSC application portal link.
  • 2. Log in to your dashboard using your system credentials or create a clean profile via the One-Time Registration infrastructure layout first.
  • 3. Locate the active notification panel and click precisely on the application link for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026.
  • 4. Complete the Part I registration step layout carefully by inputting your personal parameters contact address and service preferences.
  • 5. Review your data inputs and proceed directly to Part II registration using your generated registration credentials safely.
  • 6. Upload high-quality scanned copies of your passport photograph and signature specimen adhering to the specified pixel parameters.
  • 7. Select your preferred physical examination venue location from the available nationwide list based on a first apply first allot system layout.
  • 8. Settle the registration processing fee of one hundred rupees using digital cards net banking or integrated UPI codes safely.
  • 9. Double-check all entered records across fields to catch configuration anomalies before hitting the final form submission link.
  • 10. Download the completed document ledger copy cleanly and print a physical receipt for entry gate checkpoints during the exam.

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 Matriculation Certificate Authentic 10th standard passing certificate or secondary school ledger copy required explicitly to cross
2 Class 12 Marksheet or Passing Certificate Original or self
3 Photo Identity Identification Card A valid government
4 Fee Exemption Eligibility Proof Supportive category documents or authentic line unit certifications for sons of JCOs, NCOs, or ORs to securely process validation of application fee waiver compliance parameters within 100 words.
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Admit Card Out
🔒 Not Released
Exam Dates:
Coming Soon
Admit Card Release Coming Soon
Important Links
How to Download Admit Card
⚠️ Admit Card is mandatory for exam entry
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Result Out
🔒 Not Released
Result Date Not Available
🔍 View Details
How to Check Result

Steps Not Available

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)