NDA 2 notification and application form 2026 released by UPSC
UPSC has released the NDA 2 notification and application form 2026 announcing 394 vacancies for admission to the 158th course of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
How to apply: NDA 2 notification and application form 2026
Candidates who meet eligibility may apply online at upsconline.nic.in . The application process requires completion of the Universal Registration Number (URN) before filling the NDA form.
URN involves three stages: account creation, universal registration, and the Common Application Form (CAF). Only after URN is completed can you access and submit the NDA 2 application.
Key deadline: NDA 2 notification and application form 2026
The last date to complete NDA registration is June 9, 2026 by 6 PM . Make sure URN and the application form are fully submitted by that deadline; incomplete URN will block your application.
What the notification covers
The UPSC notification and application form cover admission to the combined NDA/NA II intake for the year, including the Army, Navy, Air Force wings and INAC. The commission has specified a total of 394 seats for the 158th course.
The notification confirms where to apply and the procedural requirement to obtain a URN first. Specific eligibility details such as age limits, educational qualifications, fee amounts and exam schedule are provided in the full notification on the commission’s portal.
Immediate steps for candidates
- Create an account on the UPSC portal and complete the URN stages.
- Fill the Common Application Form for NDA/NA II once URN is active.
- Verify all details and submit the application before June 9, 2026 by 6 PM .
Keep copies of your submission and URN details for future reference. Admit card release dates, exam centres, syllabus and SSB-related timelines will follow as per UPSC announcements.
Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).