The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Card for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 (Advertisement No. 10/2026-NDA-II), on 3 September 2026. The exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026 (Sunday), across various centres in India, for 394 vacancies.
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026
Total Vacancies
394
Admit Card Released
3 September 2026
Exam Date
13 September 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timing
Mathematics: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM; General Ability Test: 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
How to Download
Visit upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
Look for the ‘Admit Card for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026’ link under the e-Admit Card section.
Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Download and save the admit card PDF.
Take a clear printout — UPSC does not send admit cards by post or email.
Exam Day Instructions
Reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.
Carry the admit card, a valid original photo ID proof matching the ID number on the admit card, and basic stationery.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators are strictly prohibited — carrying one can lead to cancellation of candidature or an FIR.
Selected candidates will join the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing 1 July 2027.
A: No — even in switched-off mode, carrying one can lead to cancellation of candidature or an FIR.
Final Word
Since carrying a mobile phone can lead to candidature cancellation or even an FIR, leave all electronic devices at home rather than assuming a switched-off phone is acceptable.
