UPSC NDA 2026 Exam: NDA & NA II Admit Card Released, Exam Sep13, Analysis, Question Papers & FAQs

NDA 2026: The UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 admit card on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The NDA 2 exam is schedule to be held on September 13, 2026. Scroll down for more details on NDA 2026 exam.

NDA 2026

The UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 admit card on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. The authority is schedule to conduct the NDA 2 exam on September 13, 2026 at various centres across the country. After the completion of the exam, based on the students' feedback we will provide NDA 2 exam analysis 2026. The NDA 2 2026 application form link was activated on May 20 along with the release of the Notification PDF. The last date to apply for NDA 2 exam was extended from June 9 to June 11. 

The NDA 1 notification was out on December 10. The last date to fill NDA 1 application form was December 30.  Read below for more details on NDA 2026.

NDA Admit Card 2026 OUT

NDA 2 hall ticket has been released on the official website by the UPSC. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the call letter is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copies of their NDA admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

Direct Link to Download the NDA 2 2026 Admit Card

NDA Exam Analysis 2026

The NDA 2 exam will be held on September 13 at various centres across the country. After the completion of each shift, analysis is provided here based on the feedback received from the students. Analysis of an examination plays a crucial role in the preparation. With the help of NDA analysis candidates will come to know the difficulty level of the NDA exam, topics asked in the exam, good attempts, candidates' feedback and more. Several coaching institutes will also release the NDA 2 answer key for Set A, B, C, D along with the NDA exam analysis after the conclusion of an exam.

NDA 2 Notification 2026 OUT

UPSC released NDA 2 notification 2026 in PDF form. The PDF comprises the exam details. Candidates planning to fill the application form must read the notification carefully. The NDA 2 2026 notification was released on May 20. 

NDA 2 2026 Notification PDF: Download Here 

Also Read: NDA 2 2026 Admit Card Live Updates

NDA Application Form 2026

NDA 2 application form last date was June 11. To fill the application form, candidates need to first create the one time registration ID. After creating the OTR ID, they can apply for the exam. This is a one time process and the ID is valid for applying to the exams conducted by UPSC. The application fee is INR 100. SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA & NA 2026.

How to fill NDA 2 Application Form 2026?

Candidates can check below the methods to apply for the UPSC NDA application form 2026:

• Visit at UPSC Online Application Portal upsconline.nic.in

• On homepage, scroll down to Account Creation section for new candidates

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

• Verify email and mobile number, create a password and submit

• Once account is created, log in with Registered email ID and password or Registered mobile number and OTP or Universal Registration Number and password

• Pay fee via Debit or Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking

• Select preferred exam centre 

• Review and confirm all details, then submit form

NDA Eligibility 2026

NDA eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. This comprises age, qualification and physical standards. Candidates must be aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Only unmarried candidates can apply for the exam. Those who have passed Class 12 are eligible. Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 can also fill the application form. NDA Eligibility is same for both male and female candidates.

NDA 2026 Important Dates

NDA important dates comprises the list of events related to the exam are given below.

NDA Exam Pattern 2026

NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam carries 900 marks. The SSB Interview comprises 900 marks. NDA exam pattern is given below.

Written Exam

SSB Interview

NDA Syllabus

NDA exam syllabus is decided by the examination authority. The standard of the syllabus is high school level. NDA syllabus is given below.

Maths-Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability, Algebra, etc.

English-Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition, etc.

General Knowledge-Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

How to Prepare for NDA Exam?

Candidates can clear the exam by following proper NDA preparation strategy. Following prep plan can help them in preparation.

• Go through the syllabus
• Know the exam pattern
• Attempt mock tests
• Solve the previous years question papers
• Learn from the mistakes

Also Read: NDA Books

NDA Result 2026 

NDA 2 result 2026 will be announced on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The NDA 1 2026 result was released on May 8. It comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. NDA result PDF is released name and roll-number wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks.

Those candidates who will qualify will be called for the SSB according to the academy and force opted by the candidates. The successful candidates of the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army website within two weeks to generate the SSB call up letter. NDA scorecard is released after the completion of selection process.

How To Download UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026? 

• Visit at upsc.gov.in
• On homepage, go to Examinations section and click on Active Examinations
• Now, click National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026
• On new page, click on NDA 2 result and pdf file will be displayed
• Now, download and check roll numbers

NDA 2 2026 Written Result PDF: to be updated here

NDA Vacancies 2026

NDA 2 vacancies will be announced along with the release of the notification. NDA 1 2026 vacancies were announced along with the notification. A total of 394 vacancies were announced for the exam. 

Also Read: NDA Salary

NDA Cut off 2026

NDA cut off is released after the declaration of final result. Besides overall cut off, candudates are also required to secure the section-wise cut off marks. The cut off for written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. The final cut off is decided out of 1800 marks. 

NDA Selection Process

NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Merit list is prepared based on the performance in both the stages. Medical examination is carried out at the time of SSB interview. The total marks for the NDA exam allotted is 1800 out of which written exam is of 900 marks and SSB is of 900 marks. The training academy is National Defence Academy. The NDA exam is conducted twice a year. Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam. Candidates between16.5 to 19.5 years and who have passed Class 12 pass can apply for the exam. NDA 2026 selection process started with the release of notification. The selection process of NDA comprises:

• Release of Notification
• Filling of Application Form
• Issue of Admit Card
• NDA Exam
• Declaration of Result

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NDA Exam Syllabus