UPSC To Conduct NDA, NA 2 Exams On September 13
The NDA and NA written examination consists of two papers Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the date for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2, 2026.
As per the timetable released by the commission, the UPSC NDA, NA Exam 2 will be conducted offline in two shifts in pen and paper mode on September 13.
To see the official notification, click here.
The NDA and NA written examination consists of two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). In accordance with the schedule, mathematics paper will be conducted from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and the GAT paper will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm.
UPSC will conduct the NDA, NA 2 exam 2026 for 394 notified vacancies. Out of these vacancies, 370 positions are reserved for male candidates and 24 for female candidates.
Earlier this year, the UPSC carried out the registration process for the NDA and NA Examination 2 from May 20, with applications accepted until June 11.
The Commission will release the admit cards in due course through its official website, upsc.gov.in.
NDA, NA Exam 2 pattern
The written examination carries 900 marks. The mathematics paper is conducted for 300 marks, while the 600 marks are allotted for GAT.
The written exam includes negative marking. For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted from the final score. Candidates will get zero marks for questions left unanswered.
The NDA and NA exams are conducted by the UPSC twice a year for aspirants of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy to join the Indian Defence Services.
Candidates will be required to achieve the cut-off marks to qualify for the written examination. Qualified candidates will then proceed to the next stage of the selection process, i.e., the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.