UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA & NA II) E-Admit Card 2026 (Exam: 13 Sept)

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 E-Admit Card Download

Short Information :

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the online link to download E-Admit Cards for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. The nationwide written examination will be held on Sunday, 13 September 2026 across various centers in India for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA (156th Course) and Naval Academy (118th Course). Candidates can download their hall ticket via Registration ID or Roll Number.

Important Dates

Notification Released	Earlier
E-Admit Card Available	September 2026
Examination Date	13/09/2026 (Sunday)
Paper 1 (Mathematics) Timing	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (300 Marks)
Paper 2 (GAT) Timing	02:00 PM to 04:30 PM (600 Marks)
Written Result Announcement	October 2026

Application Fee

Admit Card Download

₹0/- (No Fee)

Age Limit Details

Age Eligibility: Candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2008 and not later than 1st January 2011

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : 404 Posts (Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 120, Naval Academy: 34)

Academy / Wing	Total Vacancies	Eligibility Criteria
National Defence Academy (Army Wing)	208 (including 10 for female)	12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
NDA (Navy & Air Force Wings) & NA (10+2 Cadet Entry)	196	12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

Written Examination: Mathematics (300 Marks, 2.5 hours) + General Ability Test (600 Marks, 2.5 hours). Total: 900 Marks.
SSB Interview / Personality Test: 5-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview carrying 900 Marks.
Medical Examination: Assessment of physical and medical fitness by Service Medical Boards.

How to Fill Online Application Form

Visit the official portal of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
Click on 'e-Admit Cards for Various Examinations of UPSC'.
Select 'National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026'.
Read the examination instructions and click 'Yes' to proceed.
Choose option to download either 'By Registration ID' or 'By Roll Number'.
Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code.
Click 'Submit' to view your e-Admit Card.
Download and print in clear resolution on white A4 paper.

Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
Download NDA & NA (II) E-Admit Card	Click Here
Download Exam Timetable & Instructions (PDF)	Download Notice
UPSC Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When is the UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2026 scheduled?

Ans. The exam will be held on Sunday, 13 September 2026 in two shifts.

Q. What is the total marks of the NDA written exam?

Ans. The written examination carries 900 marks (Maths: 300, GAT: 600).

Q. What documents must be carried to the exam hall?

Ans. Printed e-Admit card, original Photo ID proof, and two identical passport-size photographs.

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