The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th Pass (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
Application fee
General / OBC₹100
SC / ST / Sons & Daughters of JCOs/NCOs/OR₹0 (Exempt)
At a glance
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examUPSC NDA 2 2026: 394 Vacancies for Army, Navy & Air Force
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the latest jobs update for UPSC NDA 2 2026: 394 Vacancies for Army, Navy & Air Force.
394 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply: 09 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC NDA 2 2026: 394 Vacancies for Army, Navy & Air Force recruitment on its official portal. A total of 394 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass eligibility can apply through the official portal before 09 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10, 7th CPC) + MSP ₹15,500/month pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selections are conducted under a transparent competitive examination process at national scale. Successful candidates are placed across central government departments, ministries, and field offices with a structured cadre review, time-bound promotions, and the prestige of clearing one of India's most contested recruitment cycles.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10, 7th CPC) + MSP ₹15,500/month. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
394
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10, 7th CPC) + MSP ₹15,500/month — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
NDA — Army208
NDA — Navy42
NDA — Air Force (Flying)92
NDA — Air Force (Ground Duties Tech)18
NDA — Air Force (Ground Duties Non-Tech)10
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)24
Exam pattern
SectionQsMarks
Paper I — Mathematics300
Paper II — General Ability Test (English + General Knowledge)600
Documents required
Class 12 / Matriculation Certificate (date of birth proof)
Scanned passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Valid government-issued photo ID proof
Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 09 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Visit the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in
2Click on 'Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC' and select NDA & NA (II) 2026
3Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to obtain your One Time Registration (OTR) credentials
4Fill in personal, educational and preference details in Part I and Part II of the application form
5Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents as per specified dimensions
6Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) via net banking, UPI or debit/credit card
7Submit the form before 6:00 PM on 9 Jun 2026 and save a printout for your records
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Written Examination (Mathematics + GAT) — 900 Marks total, SSB Interview (5-day assessment at Services Selection Board centres), Medical Examination and Final Merit List & Allocation to Wings. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Written Examination (Mathematics + GAT) — 900 Marks totalSSB Interview (5-day assessment at Services Selection Board centres)Medical ExaminationFinal Merit List & Allocation to Wings
Preparation tips
1Revise Class 11–12 Mathematics thoroughly — algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics carry the most weight in Paper I.
2Read a quality national newspaper daily to build your Current Events and General Knowledge base for the GAT.
3Practise previous years' NDA question papers under timed conditions to manage the 2½-hour papers efficiently.
4For Air Force Flying branch, check vision and height standards early — medical disqualification at a late stage wastes preparation time.
5Start physical fitness training now — SSB GTO tasks demand stamina, upper-body strength and team coordination.
The deadline to submit your online application for UPSC NDA 2 2026 is 9 June 2026 at 6:00 PM. No applications will be accepted after this time.
The NDA & NA (II) 2026 written examination is scheduled for 13 September 2026. It will be held at examination centres across India.
A total of 394 vacancies are notified — 208 for the Army, 42 for the Navy, 120 for the Air Force (Flying + Ground Duties), and 24 for the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme.
For the Army wing, Class 12 pass (any stream) is sufficient. For the Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy wings, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is mandatory. Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
You must have been born on or after 1 January 2008 and on or before 1 January 2011. Only unmarried candidates are eligible.
The application fee is ₹100 for General and OBC category candidates. SC, ST candidates and sons/daughters of JCOs, NCOs and Other Ranks are fully exempt from paying any fee.
Commissioned officers enter Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC with a basic pay range of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 and other allowances. Combined in-hand emoluments typically range from ₹80,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month depending on posting.
Applications must be submitted online only through the UPSC portal at upsconline.nic.in. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
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