The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026. The application window opened on May 20, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications online by June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be Indian citizens. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, and refugees from Tibet who settled in India before January 1, 1962, are also eligible under specific conditions. Candidates must be unmarried. The specific age range is detailed in the official notification. For NDA, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board. For the Naval Academy, a physics and mathematics background is required.
Application Fees
General category candidates must pay an application fee of ₹100. Candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs, and female candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment options include Visa/Master/Rupay credit/debit cards, or UPI. Payments can also be made at an SBI branch.
How to Apply
Applications are processed through the UPSC online portal. First-time users must create an account. This involves registering with an email ID and phone number. After verification, applicants set a password. Log in using the registered credentials to access the application form. The official application website is upsconline.nic.in.
Key Dates:
- Application Start Date: May 20, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
