| Board | UPSC |
| Category | UPSC |
| State | All India |
| Post Date | 13 Aug 2026 |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has confirmed the exam date for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. The UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam will be held on September 13, 2026 (Sunday).
This exam is for candidates seeking entry into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, and the Indian Naval Academy. Candidates can find the complete exam schedule, shift timings, and admit card release update below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Course | 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Total Vacancies | 394 posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Total Marks | 900 (Mathematics: 300, GAT: 600) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam followed by SSB Interview |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Candidates should note the following key dates for the NDA 2 2026 examination:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NDA 2 2026 Notification Release | May 20, 2026 |
| Application Form Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Application Form Last Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not Yet Announced (expected in early September 2026) |
| NDA 2 Exam Date | September 13, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | Not Yet Announced |
| Result Declaration | Not Yet Announced |
UPSC usually releases NDA admit cards 10 to 14 days before the exam. Based on this, the NDA 2 2026 admit card is expected in the first or second week of September 2026. Candidates should check the official UPSC website from September 1, 2026, for updates.
The NDA 2 exam will be held in two shifts on September 13, 2026. The Mathematics paper will be in the morning, and the General Ability Test (GAT) in the afternoon.
| Paper | Shift | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Morning | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | Afternoon | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Candidates must confirm their exact shift timings from their individual admit card or the official timetable PDF once it is released by UPSC.
Once the admit card is released, candidates can download it by following these steps:
UPSC does not send admit cards by post or email. Downloading from the official website is the only way.
Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
Candidates should follow these instructions on the exam day:
The selection process for NDA 2 2026 involves two stages:
The UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam will be held on September 13, 2026 (Sunday).
UPSC has not officially announced the exact admit card date. It is expected to be released in the first or second week of September 2026, based on UPSC's usual release pattern.
UPSC has notified 394 vacancies for NDA 2 2026 across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy.
The NDA written exam carries 900 total marks: 300 for Mathematics and 600 for the General Ability Test.
The NDA 2 2026 exam is conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode at designated centres across India.