📋 What Is This?
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II 2026 is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to select candidates for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exam is held twice a year, and this is the second exam of 2026. The selected candidates will undergo training at the National Defence Academy and later join their respective forces as officers.
💰 Key Benefits / Salary
The salary for a National Defence Academy officer is around 56,100 rupees per month, along with other benefits like free medical care, accommodation, and travel allowances. The salary increases with experience and rank, and officers can also get promotions and bonuses.
✅ Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible, candidates must be Indian citizens, unmarried, and between 16.5 and 19.5 years old. They must also have passed their 12th class exam from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their main subjects. The candidates must also meet certain physical and medical standards.
🚫 Who Cannot Apply?
Those who are not citizens of India, or who are married, or who have certain medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of mental illness, cannot apply. Candidates who have been dismissed or removed from any service or who have been convicted of a crime also cannot apply.
📄 Documents Required
The required documents include a scanned copy of the candidate's 12th class mark sheet, a scanned copy of their birth certificate, a scanned copy of their identity proof, and a scanned copy of their caste certificate if applicable. The candidates must also upload their signature and photograph in the required format.
📝 How To Apply — Step by Step
To apply, candidates must visit the official portal at https://www.sarkariupdates.in/2026/05/upsc-nda-ii-2026-application-starts.html and click on the apply online link. They must then fill out the online application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee of 100 rupees. The candidates must also choose their exam center and submit their application before the last date.
📅 Important Dates
The last date to apply is June 15, 2026, and the exam will be held on September 5, 2026. The results will be declared in November 2026, and the selected candidates will undergo training at the National Defence Academy from January 2027.
💡 Pro Tips
To improve their chances, candidates must start preparing early and focus on their weak areas. They must also practice mock tests and previous year's question papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and the type of questions asked.
