Last updated: 5 June 2026
NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026
NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026: 404 vacancies. Application window closed. Age limit: 16-19 years. Qualification: 12th Pass (PCM for Army; any stream for Navy/Air Force).
Total Vacancies
404
Department
Union Public Service Commission
Age Limit
16-19 years
Qualification
12th Pass (PCM for Army; any stream for Navy/Air Force)
The application window has closed. Monitor the department’s official website for the next recruitment cycle.
Official Note
Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 120, Naval Academy: 34 vacancies. Unmarried male/female candidates.
Important Dates
- Application Start
- 2 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 22 April 2026
- Exam Date
- 14 September 2026
- Age Cut-off Date
- 1 January 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: 12th Pass (PCM for Army; any stream for Navy/Air Force)
| Category | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 19 years | No relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 22 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 24 years | +5 years |
| PwD | 29 years | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification | 3 yrs after discharge |
Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.
Salary & Perks
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10)
Apply Kaise Karein
- Confirm eligibility, age limits, and qualifications against the official PDF.
- Complete registration on the authorised portal for Union Public Service Commission.
- Fill personal, education, and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature within the stated pixel and KB limits.
- After fee payment, save or print the confirmation page.
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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)
What is the age limit for NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026? v
For the General category the minimum age is 16 years and the maximum is 19 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.
How do I apply for NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026? v
Visit the authorised website for Union Public Service Commission (https://upsc.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Wednesday, 22 April 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
What is the last date to apply for NDA & NA Exam (II) 2026? v
The closing date was Wednesday, 22 April 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Monday, 14 September 2026.