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  • Updated August 13, 2026 10:17 AM
  • by J Divya
  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has confirmed the UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam date as September 13, 2026 (Sunday). The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 will be held at various centres across India for candidates seeking entry into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, as well as the Indian Naval Academy. This article covers the confirmed exam date, shift timings, admit card status, and everything else candidates need to know before the exam.
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UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameNational Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026
Course158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Notification Release DateMay 20, 2026
Application Start DateMay 20, 2026
Application Last DateJune 11, 2026 (extended from June 9, 2026)
NDA 2 Exam Date 2026September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Total Vacancies394 posts (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy)
Exam ModeOffline (Pen and Paper)
Total Marks900 (Mathematics: 300, GAT: 600)
Selection ProcessWritten Exam followed by SSB Interview
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
NDA 2 2026 Notification ReleaseMay 20, 2026
Application Form Start DateMay 20, 2026
Application Form Last DateJune 11, 2026
Admit Card Release DateNot Yet Announced (expected in early September 2026)
NDA 2 Exam DateSeptember 13, 2026
Answer Key ReleaseNot Yet Announced
Result DeclarationNot Yet Announced
  • Candidates preparing for the NDA 2 exam should keep track of the following confirmed dates:
  • UPSC has not officially confirmed the exact admit card release date at the time of writing. Based on UPSC's usual pattern of releasing NDA admit cards 10 to 14 days before the exam, the NDA 2 2026 admit card is expected in the first or second week of September 2026. Candidates are advised to check upsc.gov.in directly from September 1, 2026 onwards for the confirmed release.

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Vacancy Details

  • UPSC has notified a total of 394 vacancies for the NDA 2 2026 exam, spread across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA, along with the Indian Naval Academy. The selected candidates will join the 158th NDA Course and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing from July 1, 2027.

How to Download UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 (Once Released)

  • Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
  • Look for the link titled "Admit Card for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026" under the e-Admit Card section.
  • Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number along with your Date of Birth.
  • Download and save the admit card PDF.
  • Take a clear printout to carry to the exam centre.
  • UPSC does not send admit cards by post or email. Downloading from the official website is the only valid mode.

Documents Required at the NDA 2 2026 Exam Centre

  • Printed copy of the NDA 2 admit card
  • One valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License)
  • Passport-size photograph (as specified on the admit card)

Important Instructions for UPSC NDA 2 2026 Exam Day

  • Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
  • Carry only the items permitted by UPSC; electronic devices, including mobile phones, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
  • Check the exam centre address in advance, since UPSC does not allow centre changes on the exam day.
  • The question paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi).
  • Candidates should carefully verify all details printed on the admit card as soon as it is released and report discrepancies to UPSC immediately.

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Selection Process

  • Selection for NDA 2 2026 happens in two stages:
  • Written Examination: Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks), totalling 900 marks.
  • SSB Interview: Candidates who clear the written exam cut-off are called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes intelligence and personality tests.

UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

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Official UPSC Websiteupsc.gov.in
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Q1. What is the UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam date?

  • The UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam will be held on September 13, 2026 (Sunday).

Q3. How many vacancies are there in NDA 2 2026?

  • UPSC has notified 394 vacancies for NDA 2 2026 across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy.
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