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UPSC NDA 2 Examination schedule 2026 Out - confirm Schedule, Shift Timings as well as Hall ticket Update

Admit cardPublished 13 Aug 2026
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UPSC has confirmed the NDA 2 2026 test date as September 13, 2026. review full exam schedule, shift timings, examination permit release update, post details, in addition to hiring procedure here.

Important dates

NDA 2 2026 Notification Release
May 20, 2026
Application Form Start Date
May 20, 2026
Application Form Last Date
June 11, 2026
Admit Card Release Date
Not Yet Announced

expected in early September 2026

NDA 2 Exam Date
September 13, 2026
Answer Key Release
Not Yet Announced
Result Declaration
Not Yet Announced

Details

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Important Dates
  • aspirants preparing for the NDA 2 exam should keep track of the following confirmed dates:
  • UPSC has not officially confirmed the exact examination permit release date at the time of writing. Based on UPSC's usual pattern of releasing NDA examination permits 10 to 14 days before the exam, the NDA 2 2026 examination permit is expected in the first or second week of September 2026. aspirants are advised to confirm upsc.gov.in directly from September 1, 2026 onwards for the confirmed release.
UPSC NDA 2 2026 Exam Day Shift Timings
  • The NDA 2 exam will be conducted in two shifts on the same day, September 13, 2026. Mathematics will be held in the morning session, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) in the afternoon session.
  • Note on timing accuracy: Most recent reports citing UPSC's authorized exam timetable (made available around August 12, 2026) list the Mathematics paper from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM as well as GAT from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. A small number of earlier secondary reports listed slightly shorter windows (10:00 AM–12:00 PM in addition to 2:00 PM–4:00 PM). Since this detail affects exam-day planning, applicants should confirm exact shift timings from their individual entry pass or the authorized timetable PDF on upsc.gov.in once published, rather than relying on secondary sources alone.
UPSC NDA 2 2026 Vacancy Details
  • UPSC has notified a total of 394 positions for the NDA 2 2026 exam, spread across the Army, Navy, along with Air Force wings of NDA, along with the Indian Naval Academy. The picked aspirants will join the 158th NDA Course along with the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing from July 1, 2027.
How to Download UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 (Once Released)
  • The department has confirmed that, Access the departmental UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
  • Look for the link titled "Hall ticket for National Defence Academy as well as Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026" under the e-Hall ticket section.
  • Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number along with your Date of Birth.
  • get in addition to save the entry pass PDF.
  • Take a clear printout to carry to the exam centre.
  • According to the latest notice, UPSC does not send examination permits by post or email. Downloading from the authorized webpage is the only valid mode.
Documents Required at the NDA 2 2026 Exam Centre
  • Aspirants are advised that, Printed copy of the NDA 2 hall ticket
  • One valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License)
  • Passport-size photograph (as specified on the entry pass)
Important Instructions for UPSC NDA 2 2026 Exam Day
  • Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the entry pass.
  • Aspirants are advised that, Carry only the items permitted by UPSC; electronic devices, including mobile phones, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
  • review the exam centre address in advance, since UPSC does not allow centre changes on the exam day.
  • The question paper will be bilingual (English along with Hindi).
  • test-takers should carefully verify all details printed on the entry pass as soon as it is published as well as report discrepancies to UPSC immediately.
UPSC NDA 2 2026 Selection Process
  • Selection for NDA 2 2026 happens in two stages:
  • Written Examination: Mathematics (300 marks) as well as General Ability Test (600 marks), totalling 900 marks.
  • SSB Interview: applicants who clear the descriptive test cut-off are called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes intelligence in addition to personality tests.

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