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UPSC announces September 13 date for 2026 NDA and NA exams
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has scheduled the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination II for September 13, 2026. The exam will be conducted offline at various centers across India.
The examination is divided into two shifts: a Mathematics paper from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a General Ability Test (GAT) from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates are required to complete both papers.
A total of 394 vacancies are available for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. This includes 370 positions for male candidates and 24 for female candidates. The application window for this cycle opened on May 20 and closed on June 11, 2026.
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India · Indian Naval Academy · National Defence Academy · Union Public Service Commission
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The vacancies include 370 positions for male candidates and 24 for female candidates. thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The examination will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode. www.freejobalert.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The application period for the exam concluded on June 11, 2026. www.freejobalert.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UPSC confirmed the NDA and NA Examination (II) 2026 will be held on September 13, 2026. www.freejobalert.com · hindi.news18.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The exam consists of two shifts: Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the General Ability Test (GAT) from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. hindi.news18.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 394 total vacancies available for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. www.freejobalert.com · thecsrjournal.in