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UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 (394 Vacancies)

Starts 10 Dec, 2025
Last date 30 Dec, 2025

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Short Information

Union Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has published National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 (394 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this UPSC Recruitment can submit their online application from 10 December, 2025 to 30 December, 2025. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
10 December, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
30 December, 2025
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
30 December, 2025
Exam Date
12 April, 2026
Admit Card For Exam
16 April, 2026
Exam Result Available
08 May, 2026

Application Fee

3
General / OBC Category Candidates
100 Rs./-
SC / ST / Female / Wards of JCOs, NCOS, ORs Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

2
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
Only Unmarried Male / Female Candidates Born not Earlier than 01 Jul, 2007 and not Later than 01 July, 2010 are Eligible.
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules

Vacancy Details

394 posts

UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 (394 Vacancies)

AcademyServiceNo. Of Post
National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female)Army208
Navy42
Airforce120
Naval Academy NA Only for Male10+2 Cadet Entry24

ServiceEligibility Criteria
Army
  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
Navy
  • Candidates must have Passed in 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
Airforce
10+2 Cadet Entry

How to Apply Online

  • Visit UPSC Site : Go to upsconline.nic.in and find the NDA & NA (I) 2026 link.
  • One-Time Registration (OTR) : Create an account if you're a new user to get a User ID (URN).
  • Login & Fill Form : Log in with your URN and password to start the Common Application Form (CAF).
  • Enter Details : Provide personal, educational, and other required information accurately in Part I and Part II of the form.
  • Upload Documents : Upload your live photo, signature, and ID proof (Aadhaar recommended) as per guidelines.
  • Pay Fee : Pay the ₹100 fee online via NEFT/credit/debit card (SC/ST/Female candidates are exempt).
  • Submit : Finalize the submission and download the confirmation page; no changes allowed after submission.

Selection Process

  1. Written Examination : A 900-mark test with two papers: Mathematics & General Ability Test (GAT).
  2. SSB Interview : For shortlisted candidates from the written exam, a 900-mark Service Selection Board (SSB) interview.
  3. Document Verification & Medicals : Followed by final medicals.
  4. Final Merit List : Based on combined scores from the written exam and SSB Interview (total 1800 marks).

Age Limit & Eligibility

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