The Union Public Service Commission has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 10/2026-NDA-II) to fill 451 National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Union Public Service Commission i.e. https://upsconline.nic.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 20.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 09.06.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 12th can apply online. Applicants should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 10/2026-NDA-II |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 451 National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 20.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 09.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
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Current UPSC Job Openings:
- National Defence Academy
- Army – (Male 198 Vacancies), (Female 10 Vacancies)
- Navy – (Male 37 Vacancies), (Female 05 Vacancies)
- Air Force
- (i) Flying – (Male 90 Vacancies), (Female 02 Vacancies)
- (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – (Male 16 Vacancies), (Female 02 Vacancies)
- (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – (Male 08 Vacancies), (Female 02 Vacancies)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) – (Male 21 Vacancies), (Female 03 Vacancies)
UPSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for UPSC:
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: – 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:- 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University
Age Limit for UPSC:
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible.
Pay Scale for UPSC:
- Lieutenant (Entry level) – Level 10 Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Method of Selection for UPSC:
- Written Exam
- Intelligence and Personality Test
Exam Center In Tamilnadu:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Vellore
Application Fee for UPSC:
- For Female/ST/SC Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 20.05.2026 and 09.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Union Public Service Commission website https://upsconline.nic.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 20.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 09.06.2026
- Date of Examination: 13.09.2026
UPSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of UPSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for UPSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for UPSC: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is UPSC Central a permanent job?
Yes, it is a permanent Job.
What are the stages of recruitment process?
Written Exam, Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test
Who are all eligible for Fee Concession?
SC, ST, PwBD
