UPSC NDA 2 Recruitment 2026: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam dates for the highly anticipated National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2026. This premier defense sector exam offers a golden opportunity for 12th-pass and appearing students to join the prestigious Indian Armed Forces. The official notification was released on May 20, 2026, and the offline written examination will be conducted across various centers in India on September 13, 2026. In this comprehensive guide, we have provided all the essential details you need, including the NDA 2 2026 eligibility criteria, age limits, detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and a step-by-step guide to applying online at upsc.gov.in