The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 on its official website. The examination was conducted on 13 September 2026 for a total of 394 posts across Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy wings. The online application process started on 20 May 2026 and the last date to submit the application form along with fee payment was 11 June 2026. Admit cards were made available from 03 September 2026 while the answer key was released on 16 September 2026. The result was declared on 09 October 2026 and candidates can now check their status using enrollment number, registration number or date of birth through the official portal. The age limit requires the candidate’s date of birth to fall between 01 January 2008 and 01 January 2011. Eligibility varies by wing with Army accepting 10+2 in any stream and Air Force as well as Naval wings requiring Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Selection is based on a written test followed by SSB Interview. Candidates are advised to download the result PDF from the official links and prepare for the next stage of the selection process as per UPSC guidelines.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 03 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Result Date | 09 October 2026 (Available Now) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / All Female | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
| Details |
|---|
| The candidate’s date of birth must be between 01 January 2008 and 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive). |
| Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Airforce | 120 |
| Naval Academy | 24 |
| Total | 394 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
| Wing | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| For Army Wing | Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board in India. |
| For Air Force & Naval Wing | Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects. |
For more details read the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
| Stage |
|---|
| Written Test |
| SSB Interview |
How To Check & Download UPSC NDA II Result 2026
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official UPSC website. |
| 2 | Go to the Examinations section. |
| 3 | Click on National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. |
| 4 | Find the relevant result notice. |
| 5 | Click on the relevant link to open the result. |
| 6 | Check your result status. |
| 7 | Download and save the result for future reference. |
| 8 | Take a printout if required. |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download (Name Wise) Result | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ Section
Q: When will the UPSC NDA II Exam 2026 be conducted?
A: The UPSC NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026.
Q: How can I check the UPSC NDA II Admit Card 2026?
A: Candidates can check the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website and checking the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 section.
Q: Where can I download the UPSC NDA II Exam Date notice?
A: Candidates can download the examination timetable from the official UPSC website under the What’s New or NDA II examination section.
Q: What is the duration of the UPSC NDA II 2026 examination?
A: The examination is scheduled to be conducted for one day.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/