UPSC NDA 2026 Application Form (Extended) Live: Link @upsc.gov.in, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility & How to Apply

The General Ability Test includes English, General Knowledge, Science, History, Geography, Current Affairs, and other subjects under overall awareness and aptitude section.

NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 notification is available at UPSC's official channels and at upsc.gov.in. It contains detailed information on eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, and selection procedures.

The NDA 2 written examination consists of Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) papers. Candidates should prepare both sections thoroughly to improve their chances of qualifying in the test. 

Yes, eligible unmarried female candidates can apply for NDA 2 2026, subject to fulfilling all age, educational, medical, and other eligibility conditions specified by UPSC.

The final merit list is prepared based on combined performance in the written examination and SSB interview, subject to medical fitness and vacancy availability.

Candidates qualifying the written examination will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. Final selection depends on written exam performance, SSB results, and medical fitness.

UPSC has extended NDA 2 application form filling last date 2026 till June 11, 2026. 

UPSC has introduced face authentication at examination venues. Candidates must cooperate with authorities during identity verification. This has been done to safeguard the sanctity of the examination.

The NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 will be conducted across 86 examination centres located in different parts of the country.

The One-Time Registration system for NDA 2 application form helps candidates create a permanent profile with UPSC. Students have to complete the OTR before proceeding with the NDA 2 application form submission.

General category students are required to pay an application fee of INR 100 per student. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, and specified categories mentioned in the notification are exempt from fee payment.

Candidates seeking admission to Army Wing courses must have passed Class 12, while those applying for Air Force, Naval Wings, and Naval Academy courses should have studied Physics and Mathematics in class 12. 

Candidates must satisfy the nationality conditions prescribed by UPSC notification. The detailed nationality requirements are available in the official NDA 2 notification released by the commission on its official website. 

Eligible students must be unmarried males or females born between January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2011. Applicants outside this prescribed age limit will not be considered eligible for the examination.

According to official UPSC notification, the NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 will be conducted on September 13, 2026.

Candidates can complete NDA 2 registration process from UPSC online application portal. The application process includes One-Time Registration (OTR), form submission, document upload, and fee payment wherever applicable.

The Union Public Service Commission will close the NDA 2 Application Form 2026 window today, i.e. June 9, 2026, at 6 PM. Candidates must complete registration, document upload, and fee payment process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

With the registration process ending today, candidates should level up their preparation strategies to cover Mathematics, General Ability Test, current affairs, and previous years' question papers.

Candidates qualifying the written examination will be shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview process. Then there will be a medical examination and final merit preparation for selection in the vacancy. 

UPSC will be releasing NDA 2 admit cards once the application portal closes. Candidates should keep checking official announcements for updates.

Heavy traffic on last day can slow down the application portal. This is why early registration reduces the risk of payment failures, document upload issues, and server-related delays.

Candidates who find mistakes after submitting the application should use the correction window rather than submitting multiple applications. The correction facility will open after the application process is concluded. 

After successful submission, candidates should download the application confirmation page and save a copy for future reference. A completed application status indicates successful registration and fee payment information. 

Candidates can access the NDA 2 application link through the official UPSC online application portal, upsc.gov.in. 

• Visit upsconline.nic.in

• Search for NDA 2 form link

• Click on new candidate registration tab

• Register by entering email ID, mobile number and other details

• Verify email and mobile number and create a password

• Log in with email ID and password or Registered mobile number and OTP

• Pay UPSC NDA 2 form fees through Debit or Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking

• Select exam centre 

• Submit form.

UPSC has announced 394 vacancies through NDA 2 2026. These vacancies are distributed among Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings.

The correction facility allows candidates to rectify personal and application-related details. Applicants should carefully review instructions regarding editable and non-editable fields.

The NDA 2 exam date 2026 is September 13, 2026. The exam will be conducted for 394 vacancies in Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings. 

General and OBC male candidates are required to pay INR 100 as application fee. Female candidates and applicants belonging to specific reserved categories are exempt from fee payment.

Candidates should avoid incorrect spelling of names, uploading unclear photographs, entering wrong educational details, and selecting incorrect examination centres while filling UPSC NDA 2 application form. 

Candidates meeting the age criteria and educational requirements prescribed by UPSC are eligible to apply. Applicants should carefully review the official notification before completing the registration process.

Candidates should first complete their One-Time Registration. Once OTR is completed, applicants can fill personal details, educational qualifications, and examination preferences.

Candidates need a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, valid details, educational information, and an active mobile number and email address to fill NDA 2 application form 2026. 

No. UPSC has clearly mentioned that applications must be submitted before 6 PM. Once the registration link is deactivated, candidates will not be able to complete the application process.

Candidates who have not yet completed their NDA 2 application form should do so immediately as UPSC will close the registration portal today at 6 PM.