UPSC NDA/ NA-II 2026 : Answer key
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UPSC
Post Date/Update :
November 6, 2026 12:18 pm
Short Notice :-
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026 notification for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy. The examination is scheduled for 13 September 2026. The notification was issued on 20 May 2026.
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Important Dates & Application Fee
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date : 20 May 2026
- Last Date : 11 June 2026 (Extended)
- Fee Payment Last Date : 11 June 2026
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Exam Date : 13 September 2026
- Admit Card : 03 September 2026
- Answer key : 16 September 2026
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Application Fee
- General, OBC : Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST : 0/-
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Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.
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Eligibility / Qualification Details
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- For NDA Army Wing:
12th Class pass under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination. - For NDA Air Force & Naval Wings and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry:
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent. - 12th appearing candidates can also apply provisionally. However, candidates appearing in the 11th class are not eligible.
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Age Limit Details
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- Candidates must have born between 01 January 2008 to 01 January 2011
- Age Relaxation as per UPSC NDA/ NA-II Recruitment Rules.
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Vacancy Details Total:
394
Posts
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Post Name
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Total Post
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Qualification
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Army
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208
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Candidates must have completed their Intermediate or Equivalent Level of Exam from any Recognized Board.
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Navy
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42
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Candidates must have completed their Intermediate or Equivalent Level of Exam from any Recognized Board.
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Airforce
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120
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Candidates must have completed their Intermediate or Equivalent Level of Exam from any Recognized Board.
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10+2 Cadet Entry (Naval Academy NA Only for Male)
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24
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Candidates must have Completed their Intermediate with Physics & Maths from any recognized Board.
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How to Apply
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- Candidates are required to apply online only through the UPSC Online Application Portal:
- https://upsconline.nic.in
- Candidates must complete the URN, Common Application Form and Examination Specific Module and upload the required photograph/signature and documents as instructed.
- Important Links
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Important Links + PDFs
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Answer Key GAT : 👉
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Download Here
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Answer Key Mathematics : 👉
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Download Here
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Admit Card: 👉
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Click Here
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Check Exam Date Notice: 👉
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Download Here
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Apply Online: 👉
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Click Here
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Official Notification: 👉
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Download Here
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Official Website : 👉
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Click Here
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Other Details
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- The examination will be conducted on 13 September 2026 for admission to the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1 July 2027.
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Candidates must provide service preferences in the Examination Specific Module.
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Once the application is submitted, no correction/modification is allowed in the application form.
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e-Admit Card will be available online; it will not be sent by post or email.
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Candidates who qualify the written examination must register for the SSB process as instructed by the respective Service Headquarters.
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Final allocation is subject to merit-cum-preference, eligibility and medical fitness.
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