NDA 2 notification and application form 2026 released by UPSC; 394 vacancies for 158th course

UPSC has released the NDA 2 notification and application form 2026 for admission to the 158th Army, Navy, Air Force and INAC courses, announcing 394 vacancies. Apply via upsconline.nic.in; URN needed before **June 9, 2026**.

Edited by Tanya Bhatia

Updated May 23, 2026 2:00 AM

    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

    1. Create an account on the UPSC portal and complete the URN stages.
    2. Fill the Common Application Form for NDA/NA II once URN is active.
    3. 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).

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