SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

•The official name of this recruitment is the UPSC NDA and Naval Academy II Exam 2026,.

•This exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

•There are a total of 394 vacancies available for both male and female candidates.

•This is a prestigious opportunity for students wanting to join the Indian Armed Forces.

•Candidates can start filling out their forms from 20 May 2026,.

•The final window to submit the application is 9 June 2026.

•Please note that the portal will close exactly at 6:00 PM on the last day.

•The written entrance test is planned for 13 September 2026.

•Admit cards will be uploaded on the website a few days before the test date.

•Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, or EWS categories must pay a fee of 100 rupees.

•Students from SC and ST categories do not have to pay any application money.

•You can pay the amount using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

•Offline payment through an E-Challan at a bank branch is also allowed.

•For the Army Wing, you must have passed or be currently in the 12th grade from any recognized board.

•For the Air Force and Navy wings, having Physics and Mathematics in your 12th grade is a must.

•Students who are appearing for their final 12th-grade exams are also eligible to apply.

•All educational boards recognized in India are accepted for this recruitment.

•Your birth date must fall between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011.

•Both the starting and ending dates mentioned are included in the age limit.

•Candidates should check the official notification for any specific age relaxation rules.

•The Army Wing has the highest number of openings with 208 seats in total.

•There are 42 seats reserved for the Navy Wing.

•The Air Force has different categories like Flying and Ground Duties.

•Special seats are reserved for female candidates in every wing.

•The Naval Academy 10+2 cadet entry scheme offers 24 positions.

•The first step is a written test that evaluates your knowledge in Mathematics and General Studies (outside of sources, this is the standard UPSC process).

•If you pass the written test, you will be called for the SSB interview.

•The SSB interview checks your personality, intelligence, and leadership qualities.

•Finally, a medical team will check if you are physically fit for the armed forces.

•You must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website.

•A live photo must be captured and uploaded using your phone or laptop camera.

•Make sure you have your ID proof and address details ready before applying.

•You need to scan and keep your signature and ID proof ready for upload.

•Always check the preview of your form to correct any mistakes before final submission.

•Print the final receipt for your records after completing the process.

•You can use the official links to start your application directly.

•The OTR link is mandatory for first-time applicants.

•Downloading the full notification is recommended to understand all rules.

•Various online tools are available for resizing photos and calculating age.