The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially extended the deadline to submit the NDA 2 Examination application form until 11th June 2026. Eligible candidates who missed the initial window can now apply online via the official UPSC website or the direct link below. This recruitment drive aims to fill 394 vacancies for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing on 1st July 2027.
NDA 2 Application Form 2026
Unmarried male and female candidates who have passed their 12th-grade examinations and fall within the age bracket of 16.5 to 19.5 years are eligible to apply at www.upsc.gov.in. Ensure you review all critical dates for the NDA 2 2026 application process as outlined in the official UPSC Calendar 2026.
| NDA 2 Registration Form 2026- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| NDA 2 2026 Notification | 20th May 2026 |
| NDA 2 Application Form Starts | 20th May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 11th June 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 11th June 2026 (Extended) |
| Modification in OTR Profile | -- |
| Modification of Application Form | -- |
| NDA 2 Exam Date 2026 | 13th September 2026 |
NDA 2 Application Form 2026 Link
The online application portal for the NDA 2 Exam 2026 will now close on 11th June 2026. Candidates meeting the NDA 2 Eligibility requirements are encouraged to submit their application forms promptly to avoid potential last-minute server congestion. A direct apply-online link is provided for your convenience.
Official NDA 2 Application Form 2026 Link (Active) - Click Here to Apply
UPSC NDA 2 Application Form Fee 2026
The application fee structure has been released alongside the official notification. Candidates may pay the fee at any SBI branch via cash, or use the SBI net banking facility, or pay directly via Visa, MasterCard, or RuPay credit/debit cards.
| UPSC NDA 2 Application Form Fee | |
| Category | NDA Online Form Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST candidates/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs | Nil |
Note- All application fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted or reserved for any future examinations or selection processes.
How to Fill NDA Registration Form 2026?
Applicants must complete the registration process at www.upsconline.nic.in. You must first register on the One-Time Registration (OTR) platform before filling out the exam-specific application. Navigate to www.upsc.gov.in and select "Apply Online" to begin the two-stage (Part I & Part II) submission process.
NDA Application Form Part I
The Part I registration process for the NDA 2026 application consists of the following four steps:
Step I: Initiate your registration by accurately entering all required personal and academic information.
Step II: Select your preferred branch for service in the Armed Forces.
Step-III: Provide your valid Email ID and mobile number to verify your contact details.
Step IV: Complete the remaining fields in the NDA 2 2026 Application Form.
| Candidate name | Date of birth | Gender | Father's name |
| Mother's name | Marital Status | Persons with Benchmark Disability | Community |
| Minority status | Fee Remission Allowed | Educational qualifications | Degree Subject in Graduation |
| Address | - | - | - |
Step-V: Finalize the registration process to generate your unique Registration ID.
NDA Application Form Part II
- Pay the application fee for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam as applicable.
- Select the preferred city where you want your exam centre to be allotted.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and photo-identity proof as per the required file size and format.
- Agree to the declaration and submit your application form for UPSC NDA 2 Exam. Download a copy of the application form for future reference.
Pre-requisite of NDA 2 Online Form 2026
Upload all required documents and photographs in the specified .jpg/.jpeg formats. Ensure your photo identity card is provided in PDF format according to the dimensions mandated by the Commission.
| Scanned Images/ Documents | File Size and Format | Instructions |
| Photograph | 20 to 300 KB in JPG format | The photograph must be recent with white background |
| Signature | The signature must not be in capitals and use blue/ black ink | |
| Photo Identity Document (PID) | 20 to 300 KB in PDF format | Voter Card/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/ Central Government |
Documents Required to Fill NDA Application Form 2026
- Before filling out the UPSC NDA 2 application form, the candidates must keep the following documents aside.
- Scanned images of photographs and signatures
- Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID or any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
- Bank details to make an online transaction
- The marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12
If you encounter technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter near Gate C of the campus or call the helpline at 011-23385271, 011-23381125, or 011-23098543.
NDA Eligibility
For the Army Wing, candidates must possess a 12th-grade pass certificate from a recognized board. For the Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy, completion of the 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is mandatory.
Click Here for Detailed NDA Eligibility 2026
NDA Exam Centres 2026
Applicants can select their preferred examination center during the application process. UPSC conducts the NDA exam at various centers nationwide. Please refer to the official list of NDA 2026 Exam Centres.
| NDA Exam Centres 2026 | |
| Agartala | Bilaspur |
| Agra | Chandigarh |
| Ahmedabad | Chennai |
| Aizwal | Coimbatore |
| Aligarh | Cuttack |
| Almora | Delhi |
| Ananthapur | Dharwad |
| Aurangabad | Dispur |
| Bareilly | Faridabad |
| Bengaluru | Gangtok |
| Jorhat | Garwhal (Srinagar) |
| Bhopal | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Ghaziabad | Gurgaon |
| Gorakhpur | Gwalior |
| Hyderabad | Imphal |
| Indore | Itanagar |
| Jabalpur | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Jodhpur |
| Kochi | Kohima |
| Kolkata | Kozhikode |
| Leh | Lucknow |
| Ludhiana | Madhurai |
| Mysuru | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | Sambalpur |
| Navi Mumbai | Shillong |
| Panaji (Goa) | Shimla |
| Patna | Siliguri |
| Port Blair | Srinagar |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Thane |
| Puducherry | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Pune | Tiruchirapalli |
| Raipur | Tirupati |
| Rajkot | Udaipur |
| Ranchi | Varanasi |
| Vellore | Vijayawada |
| Vishakhapatnam | Warangal |
FAQs
Ans. The registration deadline for the NDA 2 Exam 2026 has been officially extended to 11th June 2026.
Ans. You can submit your NDA 2 2026 application form through the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Ans. The application fee for General category candidates is Rs 100/-. SC/ST candidates, as well as sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs, are exempt from the fee.
Ans. Only unmarried male and female candidates aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years are eligible to apply for the NDA 2026 exam.
Ans. The maximum age limit for applicants to the NDA 2026 examination is 19.5 years.
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