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In this blog we will learn about the NDA 2 exam notification, its mode, application fees, vacancy, exam level, application mode, exam date, result and syllabus and much more information to cater all the things needed to know about this exam.

NDA 2 Exam Notification, Application,Eligibility 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)  has released the NDA 2 2026 exam date conducted on September 13 2026. NDA is the most popular examination that offers Indian Military, Indian Army and Indian Air Force. 


The selection process is based on written exams  and SSB interviews. The students who are shortlisted will go through SSB interviews. Candidates can apply through its official website. 

If as a candidate you are searching for Top NDA coaching in India then  Major Kalshi Classes is the best choice.

Let’s get information about NDA 2 2026 Exam notification and its other aspects: 

Quick Highlights: NDA 2 Exam Notification released 

Aspects

Details

Exam Mode

Pen & Paper mode

Exam Name 

National Defence Academy Exam 

Exam Authority 

Union Public Service Commission 

Exam Level 

National 

Vacancy 

Approx. 400 

Application Mode 

Online 

Application Fees

Rs. 100 only 

Frequency

Twice a year 

Official Website

UPSC website


NDA 2 2026 Exam Date 

Events

Details 

Application begins

May 20, 2026

Starting Date

May 20, 2026

Ending Date

June 9, 2026

Application Correction Form

2nd week of June 2026

Application withdrawal form 

2nd week of June 2026

Admit card 

4th week of June 2026

Exam date 

13th September 2026

Result 

September 2026

SSB interview

October 2026

NDA 2 2026 Application Form date

It is important to keep in mind that there are some important instructions  for the NDA 2 exam.  Those important instructions are as follows: 

Mode of Exam: The exam will be in online and offline mode as well. 

Documents required: Candidates must have required Photo ID & required document proof. 

Confirmation: Each step should be considered important and checked before confirming. 

Signature: Upload your scanned signature and recent photography.

Upload: After the successful application process, the authority will provide the correction facility. 

Copy: After all the process make sure to take print out of the application form. 

NDA 2 Application Fees 2026 

The application fees for NDA 2 2026 will be online and offline payable.


  • There will be Rs. 100 fees for General candidates.

  • Female candidates /SC/ST/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fees of application. 

Steps to apply for NDA 2 2026 

Let’s discuss some steps to apply for NDA 2 2026 exam: 

Step 1. Visit the official website of UPSC. 

Step 2. Select OTR registration portal 

Step 3. Fill the required detail for the OTR form.

Step 4. Make sure to register yourself.

Step 5. Each step should be considered important and checked before confirming. 

Step 6:Upload your scanned signature and recent photography.

Step 7: After the successful application process, the authority will provide the correction facility. 

Step 8: After all the process make sure to take print out of the application form

NDA 2 Eligibility criteria

The NDA 2 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows: 

Qualification

  1. Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent to be eligible for Army wing NDA from any recognised board. 

  2. For Airforce and Naval wing Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent to be eligible from any recognised board in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. 

  3. If the candidate is appearing for a qualifying exam they are eligible. 

Age Limit

  1. Gender: Applicant should be either Male & Female. 

  2. Marital Status: Unmarried

  3. Age limit: Candidates who are born between July 2nd 2007 to July 1st 2010. 

Nationality

  1. Indian national & Nepal students are applicable 

  2. Those who have Indian origin ( Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Vietnam, Zambia, Uganda, Malawi , Zaire and Ethiopia, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania ) who are willing to transfer to India permanently. 

Physical standard 

  1. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit for the exam.

  2. After clearing the written exam, candidates must pass the medical exam.

NDA 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 

The exam pattern and syllabus for NDA 2 exam 2026 is as follows: 

NDA 2 Exam pattern 2026


  • The exams will be conducted in pen & paper mode. 

  • There will be two sections: General Knowledge & Mathematics. 

  • Exam will be conducted for 2 and half hours. 

  • The questions will be objective. 

  • The language for the Mathematics exam will be English and for General Knowledge it will be in Hindi/ English both. 

  • The Negative marking will be 0.33% for each wrong answer. 

NDA 2 2026 Syllabus 

Along with the application form UPSC will release the NDA 2 2026 syllabus also. There are some important topics for both subjects: 

Mathematics: 

Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Algebra, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Vector Algebra, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Statistics, Probability etc.

General Knowledge: 

History, Geography, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, current events etc. 

NDA 2 Preparation Tips

Candidates must keep some important things in mind before preparation and make sure to follow throughout their preparation. The preparation tips are as follows: 

  1. Make sure to join online and offline courses at Major Kalshi Classes. 

  2. Make sure to manage time between all the subjects equally. 

  3. As a candidate it's common to get confused by many study materials but make sure to choose the best guidance as MKC. 

  4. Don’t forget to solve previous year questions. 

  5. Make sure to give as many mocks as you can but don't forget to analyse it as well. 

NDA 2 Preparation Books 

If you are preparing for the NDA 2 exam then make sure to visit the official website for MKC books that can boost your preparation. These books have a range of test series, mock tests and detailed information about the subject.

Conclusion 

If you are still about to start your preparation and want to learn more about the NDA 2 Exam to get started with the right strategy then visit the youtube channel of MKC.

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