{"id":5549,"date":"2026-08-13T09:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educationtoday.co\/blog\/?p=5549"},"modified":"2026-08-13T09:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:56:34","slug":"upsc-nda-na-ii-exam-2026-schedule-announced-a-complete-guide-for-defence-aspirants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.educationtoday.co\/blog\/upsc-nda-na-ii-exam-2026-schedule-announced-a-complete-guide-for-defence-aspirants\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Exam 2026 Schedule Announced: A Complete Guide for Defence Aspirants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"root-eb-toc-xg9ve wp-block-essential-blocks-table-of-contents\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-toc-xg9ve \"><div class=\"eb-toc-container eb-toc-xg9ve  eb-toc-is-not-sticky eb-toc-not-collapsible eb-toc-initially-not-collapsed eb-toc-scrollToTop style-1 list-style-none\" data-scroll-top=\"false\" data-scroll-top-icon=\"fas fa-angle-up\" data-collapsible=\"false\" data-sticky-hide-mobile=\"false\" data-sticky=\"false\" data-scroll-target=\"scroll_to_toc\" data-copy-link=\"false\" data-editor-type=\"\" data-hide-desktop=\"false\" data-hide-tab=\"false\" data-hide-mobile=\"false\" data-itemcollapsed=\"false\" data-highlight-scroll=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-toc-header\"><h2 class=\"eb-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"eb-toc-wrapper \" data-headers=\"[{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Understanding the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Understanding the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;understanding-the-upsc-nda-na-ii-examination&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Important Examination Schedule&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Important Examination Schedule&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;important-examination-schedule&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Why the NDA Examination Holds Great Importance&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Why the NDA Examination Holds Great Importance&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;why-the-nda-examination-holds-great-importance&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;How Aspirants Should Prepare During the Remaining Time&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;How Aspirants Should Prepare During the Remaining Time&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;how-aspirants-should-prepare-during-the-remaining-time&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;The Importance of Time Management During the Examination&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Importance of Time Management During the Examination&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;the-importance-of-time-management-during-the-examination&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Beyond the Written Examination&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Beyond the Written Examination&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;beyond-the-written-examination&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Staying Updated Throughout the Recruitment Process&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Staying Updated Throughout the Recruitment Process&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;staying-updated-throughout-the-recruitment-process&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:3,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Preparing for Success in a Prestigious Career&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Preparing for Success in a Prestigious Career&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;preparing-for-success-in-a-prestigious-career&quot;}]\" data-visible=\"[true,true,true,true,true,true]\" data-delete-headers=\"[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Understanding the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;understanding-the-upsc-nda-na-ii-examination&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Important Examination Schedule&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;important-examination-schedule&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Why the NDA Examination Holds Great Importance&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;why-the-nda-examination-holds-great-importance&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;How Aspirants Should Prepare During the Remaining Time&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;how-aspirants-should-prepare-during-the-remaining-time&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;The Importance of Time Management During the Examination&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;the-importance-of-time-management-during-the-examination&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Beyond the Written Examination&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;beyond-the-written-examination&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Staying Updated Throughout the Recruitment Process&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;staying-updated-throughout-the-recruitment-process&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Preparing for Success in a Prestigious Career&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;preparing-for-success-in-a-prestigious-career&quot;,&quot;isDelete&quot;:false}]\" data-smooth=\"true\" data-top-offset=\"\"><div class=\"eb-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"eb-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#understanding-the-upsc-nda-na-ii-examination\">Understanding the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination<\/a><ul class=\"eb-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#important-examination-schedule\">Important Examination Schedule<\/a><li><a href=\"#why-the-nda-examination-holds-great-importance\">Why the NDA Examination Holds Great Importance<\/a><li><a href=\"#how-aspirants-should-prepare-during-the-remaining-time\">How Aspirants Should Prepare During the Remaining Time<\/a><li><a href=\"#the-importance-of-time-management-during-the-examination\">The Importance of Time Management During the Examination<\/a><li><a href=\"#beyond-the-written-examination\">Beyond the Written Examination<\/a><li><a href=\"#staying-updated-throughout-the-recruitment-process\">Staying Updated Throughout the Recruitment Process<\/a><li><a href=\"#preparing-for-success-in-a-prestigious-career\">Preparing for Success in a Prestigious Career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the Indian Armed Forces remains one of the most prestigious career aspirations for thousands of young Indians. Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination to select candidates for training in the Army, Navy and Air Force. In a significant update for defence aspirants, UPSC has officially announced the NDA &amp; NA II Examination 2026 schedule, giving candidates a clear timeline to prepare for one of India&#8217;s most competitive entrance examinations. The written examination will be held on 13th September 2026 in two shifts across various examination centres in the country. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the examination schedule and continue their preparations strategically while awaiting further announcements regarding the admit card and other examination-related instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination serves as the gateway for candidates seeking admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, as well as the Indian Naval Academy. Conducted twice every year by UPSC, the examination assesses candidates&#8217; academic aptitude, reasoning ability, and general awareness before they proceed to the <strong>Services Selection Board (SSB)<\/strong> interview and medical examination. The NDA examination has long been recognised as one of the most respected defence entrance examinations, offering young aspirants an opportunity to begin their journey towards becoming commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Examination Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official schedule released by UPSC provides clarity regarding the examination timings for both papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should note the following schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examination Date: 13th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics Paper: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Ability Test (GAT): 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen-and-paper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having advance knowledge of the timings enables candidates to organise their revision plans and prepare mentally for the examination day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the NDA Examination Holds Great Importance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NDA examination is not merely an entrance test; it represents the first step towards serving the nation as an officer in the armed forces. Successful candidates undergo rigorous academic and military training that develops leadership, discipline, and professional excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the major advantages of qualifying for the examination include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opportunity to join the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World-class military training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership and personality development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career stability with excellent growth opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chance to serve the nation with honour and responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many students completing their higher secondary education, the NDA remains one of the most sought-after career pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Aspirants Should Prepare During the Remaining Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the examination date now officially announced, candidates should shift their focus towards structured revision rather than learning entirely new concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few practical preparation strategies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow a realistic daily study timetable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise Mathematics concepts regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen English language and comprehension skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve previous years&#8217; question papers and mock tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve speed and accuracy through regular practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent preparation over the remaining weeks can significantly improve overall performance in the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Importance of Time Management During the Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both papers in the NDA examination require careful planning and effective utilisation of time. Since candidates have limited time to answer a large number of questions, practising under examination conditions becomes essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should develop the habit of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempting easier questions first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding unnecessary time on difficult questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing calculations efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing answers if time permits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remaining calm throughout the examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong time management often plays a decisive role in competitive examinations where accuracy and speed are equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond the Written Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualifying the written examination is only the beginning of the NDA selection process. Candidates who successfully clear the written test are invited for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, followed by medical examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SSB assesses qualities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological aptitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teamwork and adaptability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, aspirants should focus not only on academic preparation but also on developing confidence, personality, and communication skills throughout their preparation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click below to watch the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CBSE Compartment Result 2026 OUT: Check Your Result Online Now \u2013 Top Education News\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZSRN9q3LiYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying Updated Throughout the Recruitment Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defence recruitment involves multiple stages, and candidates should regularly monitor official notifications for updates regarding admit cards, examination centres, result announcements, and interview schedules. Keeping track of important announcements helps candidates avoid missing crucial deadlines and ensures a smoother recruitment experience. Aspirants are also encouraged to rely only on official UPSC notifications and trusted educational sources for accurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing for Success in a Prestigious Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, thousands of young men and women aspire to wear the uniform and contribute to the nation&#8217;s security. The announcement of the<strong> UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination 2026<\/strong> schedule provides candidates with the clarity needed to prepare systematically for the upcoming examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing for NDA requires discipline, perseverance and consistent effort. Beyond academic excellence, candidates must also develop the confidence, leadership qualities and resilience expected of future officers in the Indian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognising the significance of such career-defining opportunities, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationtoday.co\/\">EducationToday <\/a><\/strong>continues to keep students informed about major examination announcements, recruitment updates, scholarships and higher education developments. Timely access to authentic information enables aspirants to plan effectively, avoid unnecessary confusion, and stay focused on achieving their career goals. As the examination date approaches, candidates should maintain a balanced preparation strategy, revise consistently, and approach the examination with confidence and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-easy-accordion-block sp-eab-regular-accordion alignwide\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-wrapper sp-eab-vertical-accordion sp-eab-08756a3524cd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion sp-eab-mode-vertical sp-eab-vertical-two sp-d-flex' data-accordion-settings=\"{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;activeEvent&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;defaultAccordionOpen&quot;:&quot;first-item&quot;,&quot;selectedItemOpen&quot;:0,&quot;openMultiItemAtaTime&quot;:false,&quot;scrollToTopOnLoad&quot;:false,&quot;scrollToTopOnClick&quot;:false,&quot;accordionItemToUrl&quot;:false,&quot;animationEffect&quot;:false,&quot;applyAccessibility&quot;:true}\">\n        \t    \t\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-a5e192e79794\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-3524cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-3524cd'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>1. When will the UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Exam 2026 be conducted?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-3524cd'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UPSC NDA &amp; NA II Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held on <strong>September 13, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-07934868b73c\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-3524cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-3524cd'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>2. What are the timings for the NDA &amp; NA II 2026 examination?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-3524cd'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Mathematics paper<\/strong> is scheduled from <strong>10:00 AM to 12:30 PM<\/strong>, followed by the <strong>General Ability Test (GAT)<\/strong> from <strong>2:00 PM to 4:30 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-98f2a7233511\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-3524cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-3524cd'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>3. What papers are included in the NDA &amp; NA II written examination?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-3524cd'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The written examination consists of two papers: <strong>Mathematics<\/strong> and the <strong>General Ability Test (GAT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-62db3023ed8e\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-3524cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-3524cd'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>4. What should candidates carry to the NDA &amp; NA II exam centre?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-3524cd'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should carry their e-Admit Card and a valid photo identity document as specified by UPSC. They should also carefully follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-728cf55c8f34\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-3524cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-3524cd'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>5. What happens after the NDA &amp; NA II written examination?<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-3524cd'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who qualify the written examination are shortlisted for the <strong>Services Selection Board (SSB) interview\/assessment<\/strong>. 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