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UPSC NDA/NA-II 2026 Answer Key Released: Download Now

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the answer key for the NDA and NA-II 2026 examination. Candidates who participated in the exam can now download the answer key from the UPSC's official website. This recruitment drive was for a total of 394 positions, with the application process having taken place from May 20 to June 11, 2026. The examination was conducted on September 13, 2026. For detailed information on how to download the answer key and other important dates, read the full article.
By Ambika Singh Sep 16, 2026, 17:57 IST

UPSC NDA/ NA-II Answer Key 2026



UPSC NDA/ NA-II Answer Key 2026




Information:The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the answer key for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) II 2026 on its official site. This recruitment drive was for a total of 394 positions. The online application period ran from May 20, 2026, to June 11, 2026, and the examination took place on September 13, 2026. Candidates who participated in the exam can access the UPSC NDA/ NA-II Answer Key 2026 via the link below.




































Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)


UPSC NDA/ NA-II Answer Key 2026


Advt No: 10/2026-NDA-II


Key Dates



  • Application Start Date: May 20, 2026


  • Last Date: June 11, 2026 (Extended)


  • Fee Payment Last Date: June 11, 2026


  • Exam Date: September 13, 2026


  • Admit Card: September 3, 2026


  • Answer Key: September 16, 2026


  • Result Date: To Be Updated Soon


Application Fee



  • General, OBC: Rs. 100/-


  • SC, ST: 0/-


  • Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.


Age Limit for UPSC NDA/ NA-II Recruitment 2026



  • Candidates must be born between January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2011


  • Age relaxation applies as per UPSC NDA/ NA-II recruitment rules.


Vacancy Details for UPSC NDA & NDA II Recruitment 2026


Total Posts: 394




























Post Name Wing Name No. of Posts
National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) Army 208
Navy 42
Airforce 120
Naval Academy NA (Male Only) 10+2 Cadet Entry 24



Educational Qualification for UPSC NDA / NA-II Recruitment 2026

















Post Name Eligibility
National Defence Academy



  • Candidates must have completed their Intermediate or equivalent from a recognized board.
Naval Academy



  • Candidates must have completed their Intermediate with Physics and Maths from a recognized board.



Selection Process for UPSC NDA / NA-II Online Form 2026



  • Written (Objective Test)


  • Physical Fitness Test


  • Document Verification


  • Medical Examination


Steps to Download UPSC NDA/ NA-II Answer Key 2026



  • Visit the Important Links section.


  • Click on the download answer key link.


  • You will be redirected to the Dashboard page.


  • Fill in the required fields:



    • Candidate’s Registration Number


    • Date of Birth


    • Gender


    • Verification Code




  • Submit the details to download the answer key.


  • Candidates can also download the answer key from the official website.