Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA/NA-II) 2026 for a total of 394 posts in the Army, Navy and Air Force wings. The written examination was held on 13 September 2026 and the result was declared on 09 October 2026. Online applications were accepted from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Candidates who are unmarried males and born between 02 January 2008 and 01 January 2011 were eligible to apply. For the Army wing, candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board, while for Air Force and Naval Academy, Physics and Mathematics subjects are compulsory at the 10+2 level. The selection process consists of a written examination followed by the SSB Interview. The application fee was Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates while SC and ST candidates were exempted. All qualified candidates can now download the written result from the official UPSC website and prepare for the next stage of selection.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
20 May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date |
11 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
03 September 2026 |
| Exam Date |
13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Released |
16 September 2026 |
| Result Declared |
09 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC Candidates |
Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST Candidates |
Rs. 00/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Candidates Not Born Before |
02 January 2008 |
| Candidates Not Born After |
01 January 2011 |
| Note |
Only Unmarried Male Candidates are Eligible |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Official Notification |
Vacancy Details
| Cadet Name |
Post Name |
Total Post |
| National Defence Academy |
Army |
208 |
| National Defence Academy |
Navy |
42 |
| National Defence Academy |
Air Force |
120 |
| Naval Academy |
10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme |
24 |
| Total Vacancy |
394 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Wing / Academy |
Qualification |
| Army Wing |
Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam from any Recognized Board in India |
| Air Force & Naval Academy |
Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam with Physics and Mathematics subjects |
| Gender |
Only Unmarried Male Candidates |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| 1 |
Written Examination |
| 2 |
SSB Interview |
Pay Scale
| Particulars |
Details |
| Pay Scale |
As Per Rules |
How to Download Result
| Step |
Details |
| 1 |
Visit the official website upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in |
| 2 |
Go to the “What’s New” or “Examinations” section on the homepage |
| 3 |
Click on the “Written Result – National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026” link |
| 4 |
Download the Result PDF |
| 5 |
Search your Roll Number and save the result for future reference |
Important Links
FAQ
Q: When did the NDA II 2026 form start?
A: 20 May 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 11 June 2026.
Q: What is the exam date?
A: 13 September 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility?
A: 10+2 Passed (with Physics and Maths for Air Force and Naval Academy).
Q: When did the UPSC NDA II form start?
A: From 20 May 2026.
Q: What is the last date?
A: 11 June 2026.