The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional Answer Key for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (II) Examination 2026 (Advt No. 10/2026). The exam was held on 13 September 2026 for a total of 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. The Answer Key was released on 16 September 2026 and is available as separate Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) PDFs, set-wise (Sets A, B, C, D), on the official UPSC website.
Direct Link to Check UPSC NDA NA II Answer Key 2026
UPSC NDA NA II Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (II) Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional |
| Papers Covered | Mathematics, General Ability Test (GAT) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC NDA NA II 2026: Important Dates
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 11 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 03 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 16 September 2026 |
How to Download the UPSC NDA NA II Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
- Go to the "Examinations" section and click on "Answer Keys".
- Find the link for "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026".
- Select Mathematics (Paper I) or General Ability Test – GAT (Paper II), as required.
- Open the PDF for your booklet series (Set A, B, C, or D) and match it carefully against your OMR sheet.
- Download and save the Answer Key PDF for score calculation and future reference.
Important Instructions
- Download the answer key only from the official upsc.gov.in domain; avoid unofficial or lookalike sites.
- Cross-check your booklet series (A/B/C/D) before comparing answers.
- Keep a copy of your OMR response sheet and admit card for reference during objection filing, if you choose to raise one.
- The provisional key can change after objections are reviewed — always refer to the final key (when released) for your confirmed score.
