About UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026

In addition to the career opportunities, the NDA & NA exam also offers a range of benefits to candidates who clear it. Candidates who clear the exam are eligible for a range of scholarships and awards, and they are also entitled to a range of benefits such as medical facilities, housing, and education assistance. The NDA & NA exam is a highly respected exam, and it is considered a badge of honor to clear it. Candidates who clear the exam are highly sought after by the Indian Armed Forces, and they are considered to be among the best and brightest in the country.

📌 Exam Highlights

Exam Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies	400
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Exam Date	04 Sep 2026

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release

20 May 2026

Application Start

20 May 2026

Application End

14 Jun 2026

Admit Card Release

15 Aug 2026

Exam Date

04 Sep 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎓 Educational Qualification

12th class pass in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
UR/General	16.5 yrs	19.5 yrs
OBC	16.5 yrs	22.5 yrs
SC/ST	16.5 yrs	24.5 yrs

ℹ️ Upper age limit relaxable up to 3 years for OBC candidates and up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Mathematics	Offline (Pen and Paper)	Mathematics	120	300	150 min	-0.33
General Ability Test	Offline (Pen and Paper)	English, General Knowledge	150	600	150 min	-0.33

👥 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Army	208	Level 10 (56,100 - 1,77,500)
Navy	42	Level 10 (56,100 - 1,77,500)
Air Force	120	Level 10 (56,100 - 1,77,500)
Naval Academy	30	Level 10 (56,100 - 1,77,500)