UPSC NDA & NA
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Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 - Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II, dated 20.05.2026 · last checked 13 Nov 2026
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| Photo | pixel size not confirmed · 20–200 KB · JPG / JPEG — resize your photo |
|---|---|
| Signature | pixel size not confirmed · 20–100 KB · JPG / JPEG — resize your signature |
| Caste / OBC / EWS certificate (if claimed) | PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB, file name caste_certificate (CAF portal) |
| Disability certificate (if claimed) | PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB, file name disability_certificate (CAF portal) |
| PwD certificate for physical limitation to write (if claimed) | PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB, file name pw_recommendation (CAF portal) |
Source: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 - Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II, dated 20.05.2026 (2026). Last checked 13 Nov 2026. Rules change between years; confirm with the notification for your cycle.
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What is the photo size for UPSC NDA & NA?
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Can final-year students apply for UPSC NDA & NA?
Yes, the notice allows candidates awaiting their final result, provided they pass by the date it sets.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 - Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II, dated 20.05.2026 (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.