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Explore verified information about upcoming defence exams for 2026. Check application timelines, examination schedules, qualifications and pay scales in one place.
This page is updated when new official notifications become available, helping aspirants track important opportunities without searching across multiple sources.
Compare upcoming defence exams for 2026, including form filling dates, exam dates and available preparation resources.
| Exam Name | Form Filling Dates | Exam Date | Qualification | Pay Scale | AspirantMitraa Resources | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mock Tests | Previous Year Papers | Syllabus Tracker | Course Guide | |||||
| NDA & NA (II) 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026 |
| 12th pass (Physics & Maths required for Army wing; Air Force/Navy wings need PCM); unmarried; age 16.5-19.5 | ₹56,100/month (Level 10) as Cadet stipend, on commissioning full officer pay | — | — | — | — |
| CDS (II) 2026 (Combined Defence Services Examination) | 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026 |
| Graduation in any discipline (Engineering degree for technical entries); unmarried for most entries; age varies 19-25 by academy | ₹56,100/month (Level 10) starting, on commissioning as officer | — | — | — | — |
Review eligibility requirements and official schedules before applying. Use the linked mock tests, previous year papers, syllabus trackers and course guides to prepare for every stage.
Application and examination dates may change after an official announcement. Revisit this page for updated schedules and follow the linked exam information for complete notification details.
20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026
Written Exam: 13 September 2026
20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026
Written Exam: 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
12th pass (Physics & Maths required for Army wing; Air Force/Navy wings need PCM); unmarried; age 16.5-19.5
₹56,100/month (Level 10) as Cadet stipend, on commissioning full officer pay
Graduation in any discipline (Engineering degree for technical entries); unmarried for most entries; age varies 19-25 by academy
₹56,100/month (Level 10) starting, on commissioning as officer
