| ost Date / Update: | 16 September 2026 | 05:20 PM |
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| Information | The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II 2026. The examination was conducted on 13 September 2026 for admission to various Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Candidates can download the subject-wise answer key from the links given below. |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination II 2026
UPSC NDA II Exam 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination II 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 03 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Available |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11 June 2026 up to 06:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
| Correction Form | As per Schedule |
| Examination Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 03 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 16 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
The examination fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or the prescribed offline E-Challan mode.
UPSC NDA II Eligibility 2026
Army Wing
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 examination from a recognized board in India.
Air Force & Naval Wings
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
Candidates should carefully check the official notification for complete eligibility requirements.
UPSC NDA II Age Limit 2026
The age conditions mentioned in the supplied recruitment details are:
- Candidate should not be born before: 01 January 2008
- Candidate should not be born after: 01 January 2011
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules mentioned in the NDA II 2026 recruitment notification.
UPSC NDA II Vacancy Details 2026
Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
| Service | Male | Female | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 |
| NDA Air Force Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties – Technical | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties – Non-Technical | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Naval Academy 10+2 Scheme | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | 370 | 24 | 394 |
UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026
UPSC has released the provisional answer key for NDA & NA II 2026.
Candidates can download the answer key for both papers:
- Mathematics
- General Ability Test (GAT)
The answer key can be used to compare answers attempted in the examination and estimate the expected score.
Mathematics Answer Key
Download Mathematics Answer Key 2026
General Ability Test Answer Key
How to Download UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to check the official answer key:
- Visit the UPSC official website.
- Open the section related to the NDA & NA Examination II 2026.
- Find the provisional answer key notice.
- Select the required paper.
- Open the Mathematics or GAT answer key PDF.
- Download and save the PDF.
- Compare the answers with your attempted responses.
UPSC NDA II Admit Card 2026
The NDA II 2026 admit card was made available on 03 September 2026.
Candidates can access the UPSC online portal for admit card-related services.
Download Admit Card: UPSC Online Portal
UPSC NDA II Exam Schedule 2026
Candidates can check the official examination timetable for paper timings and other examination-related details.
Download Exam Schedule: NDA II Exam Schedule 2026
How to Apply for UPSC NDA II Recruitment 2026
Candidates who applied for NDA II 2026 were required to complete the online application process through the UPSC portal.
Important points for the application process included:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
- Candidates were required to upload a live photograph while filling out the application.
- The photograph had to follow the specifications mentioned in the notification.
- Keep eligibility, identity, address and other basic details ready.
- Prepare scanned documents such as photograph, signature and ID proof.
- Carefully verify every field before submitting the application.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Submit the application form within the prescribed period.
- Keep a printout or digital copy of the final submitted form for future reference.
UPSC NDA II OTR Registration
One-Time Registration is required before submitting the UPSC application.
UPSC OTR Registration: Complete UPSC OTR Registration
UPSC NDA II 2026 Notification
Candidates interested in checking the complete recruitment conditions, eligibility, vacancy details and other instructions can read the official notification.
Download Notification: UPSC NDA II 2026 Notification
Frequently Asked Questions – UPSC NDA II 2026
UPSC NDA II 2026 is the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination II conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
The supplied recruitment details mention 394 total vacancies.
The examination was held on 13 September 2026.
The provisional answer key was made available on 16 September 2026.
The released answer key covers Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
The application fee was ₹100/-.
SC and ST candidates were required to pay ₹0/- according to the supplied details.
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