NDA Vacancy 2026: Male and Female vacancies for Army, Navy and Air Force.

NDA Vacancy 2026: The Union Public Service Commission released the NDA 2 exam 2026 vacancy details along with the official notification. The NDA 2 exam notification was released on May 20, 2026, for the examination scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026.

NDA vacancies are determined based on the requirement of the Indian Armed Forces. Following the Supreme Court's order, NDA female vacancies were also released; however, they are significantly lower than male vacancies.

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Every year, over 3 lakh candidates take the UPSC NDA exam, competing for approximately 394 vacancies, making it one of the most competitive exams. In order to perform well in the NDA 2 exam, candidates must develop a comprehensive NDA 2 preparation strategy.

NDA Vacancy 2026

The Union Public Service Commission released the NDA 2 vacancy 2026 alongside the official notification. Meanwhile, Interested candidates can check the table below to learn more about NDA 2 vacancy 2026.

NDA Previous Years’ Vacancies

Candidates can check the table below for previous years’ vacancies:

NDA Previous Years’ Vacancy Trend

The NDA vacancy trend over the past few years indicates that the number of vacancies has remained around 400. With the gradual increase in vacancies reserved for women candidates, the overall number of NDA vacancies is expected to rise in the coming years.

NDA Preparation Tips

Given fewer vacancies and a large number of applicants, the NDA 2 exam is a highly competitive examination for candidates seeking admission to the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force wing of the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy. Candidates must have a comprehensive NDA preparation plan to clear this examination. Some of the best NDA preparation tips are as follows:

• Download and read the NDA 2 Syllabus PDF.
• Go through the NDA 2 Exam Pattern.
• Practice NCERTs for Mathematics to master the fundamentals.
• For the NDA/NA exam, read and practice RS Aggarwal's book.
• Daily newspaper reading is a good way to practice Grammar and Comprehension in English
• Clear your concepts of various topics outlined in the Physics, Chemistry, and Geography curricula and practice questions related to them.
• To improve speed, NDA previous years’ question papers can be downloaded and practiced.
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses and plan your NDA preparation strategy accordingly.