UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026 – Download Provisional Key, Mathematics & GAT
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. The written examination was held on 13 September 2026 for 394 posts. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download the provisional answer keys for Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT), set-wise (Sets A, B, C, D), from the official UPSC website.
The provisional answer keys were uploaded on 16 September 2026. Representations on the question papers and the provisional answer keys were accepted online only, through upsconline.nic.in, for five days from the third day after the examination, up to 06:00 PM on the seventh day. That window is now closed. The written examination result was declared on 09 October 2026.
UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026-NDA-II |
| Total Posts | 394 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Papers Covered | Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) |
| Written Result Declared | 09 October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 11 June 2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 03 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Available | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 09 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
The fee was paid through net banking, debit card, credit card, or offline through e-Challan.
Vacancy Details
| Service | Male | Female | Total Post |
| NDA – Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA – Navy | 37 | 5 | 42 |
| NDA – Air Force (Flying) | 90 | 2 | 92 |
| NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties, Tech) | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| NDA – Air Force (Ground Duties, Non-Tech) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 370 | 24 | 394 |
Eligibility
- Army Wing: Passed or appearing in the 10+2 examination from a recognised board in India.
- Air Force and Naval Wings: Passed or appearing in the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics subjects.
- For complete eligibility details, read the official notification.
Age Limit
- Candidates must not be born before 01 January 2008 and not after 01 January 2011.
- Age relaxation as per UPSC NDA II Examination 2026 rules.
Selection Process
- Written examination (Mathematics and General Ability Test) held on 13 September 2026.
- SSB interview for candidates who qualify in the written examination.
- Final selection on the basis of the written examination and SSB interview, followed by medical examination.
How to Download UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Go to Examinations > Answer Keys and select the NDA & NA (II), 2026 examination.
- Download the Mathematics or General Ability Test (GAT) provisional answer key PDF for your booklet set (A, B, C or D).
- Match your responses against the answer key to estimate your score.
Important Links
| Download Mathematics Answer Key (PDF) | Click Here |
| Download GAT Answer Key (PDF) | Click Here |
| Download Written Result | UPSC Official Website |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
FAQ – UPSC NDA II Answer Key 2026
Q. When was the UPSC NDA II provisional answer key released?
The provisional answer keys for Mathematics and the General Ability Test were released on 16 September 2026.
Q. When was the UPSC NDA II 2026 exam held?
The written examination was held on 13 September 2026.
Q. How many posts are there in UPSC NDA II 2026?
There are 394 posts across the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of the Naval Academy.
Q. Can I still raise an objection against the NDA II answer key?
No. Representations were accepted only online through upsconline.nic.in for five days from the third day after the examination, and the window has closed. The written result was declared on 09 October 2026.
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