Around 6 lakhs aspirants appear for the National Defense Academy examination and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing the applications for NDA 2 exams 2026 from tomorrow 20th May 2026. The application window will last till 9th June 2026 and no offline applications will be accepted. Students are told to fill the form carefully and avoid waiting until the last date to prevent technical issues.
Here are the steps for applying:
Candidates applying for the NDA 2 exam must first complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) process. The registration process includes account creation, universal registration, and filling out the Common Application Form.
After successful URN registration, applicants can proceed with the NDA 2 Application Form 2026. The following are the steps to fill UPSC NDA 2 Application Form 2026:
- Visit the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in
- Scroll to the “Account Creation” section on the homepage
- Enter email ID, mobile number, and personal details to register
- Verify the registered email ID and mobile number
- Create a password and complete account setup
- Log in using email ID, mobile number with OTP, or URN and password
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee through online payment methods
- Choose the preferred exam centre and submit the form
- The application fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Candidates will also be asked to select their preferred exam centre while filling out the form.
The documents required for NDA 2 Application Form 2026:
- Scanned passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Debit Card/Credit Card details for fee payment
Candidates must ensure that scanned images are clear and uploaded in the prescribed format mentioned on the official website.
With increasing candidature in UPSC NDA exam, the commission has decided to keep the application process fully online to avoid ambiguity and disorder.
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