Application start date : 20 May 2026

Last date to apply : 09 June 2026 (up to 6:00 PM)

Mode of application : Online only

Official website : https://upsconline.nic.in

Age Limit & Marital Status :

Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 are eligible. Age is accepted only as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate. No other document (horoscope, affidavit, birth extract from Municipal Corporation, service record, etc.) will be accepted. Once a date of birth is submitted, no change is allowed subsequently under any circumstance.

Note: There is no upper age relaxation for any category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in NDA & NA Examination. The age band is uniformly applicable to all candidates.

 Application Fee :

Fee is payable through online mode only (Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card / UPI). Payment through any other mode is not valid. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination.

Note : No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS male candidates; they must pay the full prescribed fee.

Selection Process :

Selection consists of a Written Examination conducted by UPSC, followed by Intelligence and Personality Test at the Services Selection Board (SSB) including CPSS for Air Force Flying branch, and finally Medical Examination. Success at the written examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. Final allocation is based on total marks secured in both Written Examination and SSB tests, subject to eligibility, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preference.

Stage 1 – Written Examination (Objective Type)

Both papers are objective type only. Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test are set bilingually in Hindi and English. Negative marking applies: 1/3 (0.33) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Calculators, mathematical instruments, and logarithmic tables are not permitted. Candidates must use Black Ball Pen only for all writing and marking in the OMR Answer Sheet. Face authentication is mandatory at the examination venue.

Stage 2 – SSB Intelligence & Personality Test

Candidates who qualify the written examination must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (same email ID as given to UPSC) to be allotted their Selection Centre and SSB date. The SSB follows a two-stage process:

Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Only those who clear Stage I are admitted to Stage II.

Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference – conducted over 4 days. Personality is assessed by the Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO), and Psychologist, with equal weightage.

Candidates who qualify Stage II must submit original Matriculation certificate and 10+2 pass certificate or marks sheet for verification. Candidates who have opted for Air Force (Flying) shall undergo CPSS at the Selection Centre if willing. Candidates who fail CPSS or are in Habitual Wearing of Glasses (HWG) category can be considered for Air Force Ground Duty branches if willing. Travelling allowance (AC III Tier to-and-fro railway/bus fare) is paid to candidates appearing for SSB for the first time for a particular type of commission

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB undergo medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those declared fit are admitted to the Academy. Proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential. Candidates declared unfit will be intimated about the procedure for an Appeal Medical Board and, subsequently, a Review Medical Board. Candidates are advised to get themselves medically examined before applying to avoid disappointment at the final stage. Common defects found include wax in ears, deviated nasal septum, overweight/underweight, undersized chest, piles, tonsillitis, hydrocele/phimosis, gynaecomastia, and varicocele.

Tie-Breaking Principles:

If final marks (aggregate) are equal, the candidate securing more marks in written total is ranked higher. If still equal, by Paper II General Ability Test marks. If still equal, by age (senior ranked higher). Any remaining tie is resolved at the Commission’s discretion. Marks are rounded off to two decimal digits at all stages.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus (Brief) :

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus (Brief)

Common mistakes / What to check before applying UPSC NDA 2 2026?

Entering incorrect date of birth; once submitted to UPSC it cannot be changed at any stage or in any future examination under any circumstances.

Not checking subject eligibility before selecting Navy, Air Force, or INAC preferences; Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level are mandatory for these wings.

Not registering on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in with the same email ID as provided to UPSC; this is mandatory after qualifying the written examination to receive SSB centre allotment and call-up information.

Uploading unclear, blurred, or incorrect photographs or signatures; signatures must be done three times (one below the other) on plain white paper in black ink.

Indicating service preferences carelessly; preferences cannot be changed after submission and candidates are considered only for services they have indicated.

Not keeping the registered email ID and mobile number active; all communications including e-Admit Card and SSB call-up are sent electronically.

Attempting to modify the application after submission; no correction, alteration, or modification is allowed in any field once submitted.

Bringing mobile phones, smart/digital watches, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic gadget to the examination venue; possession even in switched-off mode is grounds for disciplinary action and ban from future examinations.

Not entering the examination venue at least 30 minutes before commencement; entry is closed 30 minutes prior and no late entry is permitted under any circumstance.

Not carrying original Matriculation and 10+2 certificates to the SSB centre; candidates without originals will not be allowed to appear for SSB interview and will be sent back at their own expense.

Appearing candidates who fail to submit proof of passing 12th class by 10-06-2027; their candidature will be cancelled with no extension granted on any ground.

How to Apply for UPSC NDA 2 2026

Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of application is accepted. The Online Application Portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN – one-time for lifetime), Common Application Form (CAF), and Examination Specific Module. The URN generated is common for all UPSC examinations; the Application Number generated is examination-specific and must be retained. Candidates in Government Service / Armed Forces / Sainik Schools / Military Schools must inform their Head of Office / Commanding Officer / Principal in writing that they have applied.

Documents / Details Required While Applying:

Date of Birth as per Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Educational qualification details (Class 12 pass certificate or appearing status)

Aadhaar Card (strongly advised as primary ID; other options: Voter Card/EPIC, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, School Photo ID, or any Photo ID issued by State/Central Government)

Passport-size photograph (uploaded) and live photograph captured via webcam

Signature: signed three times (one below the other) on plain white paper with black ink, scanned and uploaded

URN (Universal Registration Number) – generate once, valid for all UPSC exams for lifetime

Fee payment: Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS Male via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / RuPay / UPI; NIL for Female, SC/ST, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools

Service preferences (1 to 4) to be indicated carefully in the Examination Specific Module

Documents to be Carried to SSB / Kept Ready After Written Result:

Original Matriculation / Secondary School Examination Certificate showing date of birth

Original 10+2 pass certificate or marks sheet (for candidates who have passed); bonafide certificate from school/college (for appearing candidates)

Fee exemption certificate from Principal (for Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools)

NOC from Commanding Officer (for Armed Forces / Naval Sailors candidates)

Any other documents as required by the respective Services HQ