UPSC NDA 2 Registration 2026: The official application link will become active today for the National Defence Academy 2 exam 2026. Interested candidates gearing up for the exam, scheduled on September 13, 2026, must register online and pay the fee within the prescribed timeline to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The last date for online registration is June 9, 2026. In order to submit their application form, candidates need to first complete their Universal Registration and create their login account. Once the URN is done, candidates can apply for the NDA 2026 exam. 

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UPSC NDA 2 Registration 2026: Steps to Submit Application Form

After the official portal opens, candidates can use the following steps to register online:

Step 1: Go to the UPSC  Application Portal upsconline.nic.in.

Step 2: Select the account creation link on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter your email ID, mobile number and other details to register.

Step 4: Verify email and mobile number. Create a password and submit.

Step 5: Once your account is created, log in with your Universal Registration Number and password. Fill in your application form with mandatory details.

Step 6: Pay the application fee.

Step 7: Select the exam centre as per your preference from the options provided. 

Step 8: Agree to the declaration and submit your application form.

UPSC NDA 2 Registration Fee 2026

Candidates have to pay the NDA 2 application fee through online payment modes. These include Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/UPI Payment in the SBI branch. Moreover, candidates must keep the fee receipt for future reference. Category-wise fee entails are as follows: 

Category

Application Fees

General

Rs 100

SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs

Exempted

UPSC NDA 2 Application Form 2026: Document Checklist

While filling out the application form, candidates need a few documents to upload.  The list of all the documents has been given below for candidates to go through. 

  • Scanned photograph and signature

  • Photo ID in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)

  • Bank details used to make an online transaction

  • Marksheet and admit card of Class 10th and 12th

UPSC NDA 2 Selection Process 2026

The UPSC NDA 2 Selection Process 2026 includes a Written Examination and an SSB Interview. Both combined are worth a total of 1800 marks. Candidates must clear every phase to secure a spot in the final merit list for admission into the National Defence Academy.