Defence exam · updated 30 Oct 2026
UPSC NDA 2026 — notification, admit card, answer key & result
UPSC NDA is held twice a year to admit cadets to the National Defence Academy (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the Indian Naval Academy — the main route to a permanent commission straight after 12th.
Latest UPSC NDA updates
- Result UPSC NDA/ NA-II Result 2026 (Name Wise) 14 Oct 2026
- Notification UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 4 Jul 2026
UPSC NDA at a glance
- Full name
- National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Official website
- upsc.gov.in
- Qualification
- 12th pass (Physics & Maths for Air Force and Navy wings)
Selection process
- Written exam (Mathematics & General Ability Test)
- SSB interview
- Medical examination
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Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the UPSC NDA exam?
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The official website is upsc.gov.in.
What is the educational qualification for UPSC NDA?
12th pass (Physics & Maths for Air Force and Navy wings). Always confirm the exact requirement for your post in the official notification.
What is the selection process of UPSC NDA?
Written exam (Mathematics & General Ability Test); SSB interview; Medical examination.
When will the UPSC NDA 2026 notification, admit card and result be released?
Dates are announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This page is updated automatically whenever a new UPSC NDA notification, admit card, answer key or result is published — the latest update was on 14 Oct 2026.