NDA 2026 Registration Live: NDA 2 Application Link @upsc.gov.in, Check Dates, Fees, Eligibility & How to Fill Form
NDA 2 2026 application process will commence on May 20. The link will be activated along with the announcement of the notification. The exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the NDA 2 2026 live updates.
NDA 2 2026 Application Form LIVE: The Union Public service Commission will release the NDA 2 application form on May 20 along with the notification. Those candidates who will apply at upsconline.nic.in will be able to appear for NDA 2 exam 2026. The last date to complete the registration for NDA 2 is June 9. The NDA 2 application process consists of registering for Universal Registration Number by completing these stages Account creation, Universal Registration and Common Application Form. Once URN is done, candidates can apply for NDA 2026 exam. The UPSC will conduct the NDA 2 exam on September 13, 2026 at various centres across the country. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the NDA 2 2026 live updates.
How to apply for NDA 2 Application Form 2026?
Candidates can check below the methods to apply for the UPSC NDA application form:
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Visit at UPSC Online Application Portal upsconline.nic.in
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On homepage, scroll down to Account Creation section for new candidates
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Register by entering email ID, mobile number and other details
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Verify email and mobile number, create a password and submit
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Once account is created, log in with Registered email ID and password or Registered mobile number and OTP or Universal Registration Number and password
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Pay fee via Debit or Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
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Select preferred exam centre
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Review and confirm all details, then submit form
NDA 2 2026 Application Form Fees
The fee payment can be made through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/UPI Payment in SBI branch. Candidates are also advised to keep the receipt of the fee for future reference.
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General | INR 100 |
| SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | Exempted |
Stay tuned for the NDA 2 2026 application form latest updates
LIVE UPDATE
NDA 2 2026 Application Form Live Updates
- 9:28 AM IST• 20 May 2026
UPSC NDA & NA 2 Notification Releasing Shortly!
UPSC is expected to release NDA 2 2026 notrification shortly. Keep visiting our site for latest updates!
- 9:01 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2Notification Live: Is it is necessary to register before applying?
It is necessary to create the login before applying for the NDA exam. Without registration, candidates cannot fill the online form.
- 8:32 AM IST• 20 May 2026
Can I edit the details entered in NDA application form?
Candidates can edit NDA application form within the given deadline. They can edit certain details.
- 8:06 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 Live Updates: Do I need to submit the hard copy of the application form?
Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of NDA application form. They need to apply online only.
- 7:37 AM IST• 20 May 2026
What is NDA Eligibility for Women Candidates?
NDA Eligibility for women candidates is same as their male counterparts. The age is 16.5 to 19.5 years. Candidates must have passed Class 12.
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Login with the OTR portal by entering the required credentials
- In the dashboard, candidates will find the application modification link
- Candidates can make the corrections in the application forms and save the details
- 7:04 AM IST• 20 May 2026
UPSC NDA 2 Notification Live Updates: Are the vacancies released along with the notification?
NDA II vacancies 2026 are released along with the notification. Separate vacancies are announced for women candidates.
- 6:34 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 Live Updates: Notification Releases Shortly
NDA 2 notification 2026 will be released shortly. The apply online link will also be activated along with the notification.
- 6:04 AM IST• 20 May 2026
Why is NDA exam conducted?
NDA notification is released for admission of eligible candidates to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course.
- 5:38 AM IST• 20 May 2026
How the test cities of NDA allotted to candidates?
Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen.
- 5:01 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 Live Updates: In how many cities the exam will be held?
NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities.
- 4:11 AM IST• 20 May 2026
How many times NDA exam is conducted?
NDA exam is conducted twice a year. The notification for NDA 1 was released on December 10. The same will be released on May 20.
- 3:34 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 Live: How to edit the application form?
The process to edit the NDA application form is given below.
- Log in using your Mobile and OTP or URN ID and Password Or Email and Password
- Navigate to the ‘Examination’ tab in the navigation bar, then proceed to the ‘Edit
- Examination Application’ section
- Make the required changes
- Review the form carefully before resubmitting
- Submit the updated form
- 3:03 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Application Form 2026 Live: What should be the size of the photo & sign?
The photograph and signature for NDA application form should be in jpg form. The size of the file must not be less than 20 KB.
- 2:30 AM IST• 20 May 2026
UPSC NDA & NA II Notification 2026 Live: How can I pay the application fees?
NDA application fees can be paid online only. There is no facility to the pay fees offline.
- 1:46 AM IST• 20 May 2026
Documents required to Apply for NDA 2 2026 exam LIVE
Candidates must keep documents ready when filling NDA application
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Scanned photograph
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Scanned Signature
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Debit/Credit card details
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- 12:54 AM IST• 20 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 Live Updates: Check details mentioned in the notification?
NDA notification is released in the form of PDF and comprises details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!
- 11:59 PM IST• 19 May 2026
What is the educational qualification for NDA 2 exam?
NDA 2 qualification is given below.
Academy Educational Qualification Army Wing of National Defence Academy Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics - 11:44 PM IST• 19 May 2026
NDA 2 2026 Notification Live Updates: What should be the age?
Candidates between 16.5 to 19.5 years can apply for the NDA exam. Relaxation is given to certain categories. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!
- 11:32 PM IST• 19 May 2026
UPSC NDA II Notification 2026 Live Updates: Check Application Fees
NDA application form fees are INR 100 and SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment.
- 11:18 PM IST• 19 May 2026
What is NDA 2 2026 exam date?
NDA 2 2026 exam will be conducted on September 13. The total marks allotted to the test are 900.
- 11:05 PM IST• 19 May 2026
How many NDA 2 2026 vacancies are expected to be announced?
Candidates can expect around 400 vacancies for NDA 2 2026 exam. Last year, a total of 406 vacancies were announced.
- 10:49 PM IST• 19 May 2026
NDA 2 2026 Application Form Live Updates: Check Application Dates
NDA 2 application form 2026 will be released tomorrow. The last date of application is June 9, 2026.
- 10:33 PM IST• 19 May 2026
NDA 2 Notification 2026 LIVE Updates: When notification will be released?
UPSC NDA 2 2026 notification will be released tomorrow (May 20). The notification wll be made available in PDF form.
- 10:30 PM IST• 19 May 2026
When will the UPSC NDA 2 2026 application process start?
The UPSC will start the NDA 2 2026 application process on May 20. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!
Commonly asked questions
NDA exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.
Candidates can make corrections in NDA application form except the choice of centre. The facility to make corrections in the application form is made available seven days after the application process closes. In case candidates want to carry out any change in the OTR profile, they need to login into the OTR platform and do the needful accordingly. In other words, no change in the OTR profile can be made by visiting the window for modification in application form. The steps to make corrections in the application form are given below:
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must prepare a proper study plan for NDA exam. Besides, they must solve previous years question papers. Attempt mock tests to know the strong and weak areas.To crack the exam, the preparation should be good.
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