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UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date announced at upsc.gov.in, check schedule here

UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date have been announced. The exam schedule can be checked by appearing candidates on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. 

Published on: Aug 13, 2026, 10:49:36 IST
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The Union Public Service Commission has announced the UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date. Candidates who want to appear for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Exam 2 can check the exam schedule on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date announced at upsc.gov.in, check schedule here (HT)
UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date announced at upsc.gov.in, check schedule here (HT)

The examination will be held on September 13, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts- first shift from 10 am to 12.30 pm and second shift from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The mathematics paper will be held in the first shift, and the General Ability Test will be held in the second shift.

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For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet (Answer Sheet), candidates must use a black ball pen only. Pen of any other colour is not permitted. Do not use a pencil or an ink pen. Candidates should note that any omission/mistake/discrepancy in encoding/filling of details in the OMR answer sheet, especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection.

There will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

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UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date: How to download notice

To check the exam schedule, candidates can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

2. Click on UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 exam date link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates can check the exam date.

4. Download the notice and keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

A two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test has been introduced at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. All the candidates will be put to the stage-one test on the first day of reporting at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards.

Only those candidates who qualify at stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining tests. Those candidates who qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of: (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth, (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.

For more related details, candidates can check the official website of UPSC.

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