UPSC NDA & NA (I) Examination 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released A Notification for the Post of National Defence Academy & NA (I) Examination 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 10/12/2025 To 30/12/2025. Before Apply Online Read The Notification Carefully.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Notification 2026
| Name of Recruitment Board / Agency |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of Post |
NDA & NA (I) |
| Total Post |
394 |
| Job Bases |
Permanent |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Advertisement No. |
3/2026-NDA- I |
Important Dates for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Online Form 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Opening Date of Online Application |
10/12/2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Application |
30/12/2025 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment |
30/12/2025 |
| Exam Date |
12/04/2026 |
| Category |
Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS |
₹ 100 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female / Sons of JCOs / ORs |
Exempted |
| Fee Payment mode |
Online Mode |
| Born Between |
01/07/2007 To 01/07/2010 |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Total Post |
Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility |
| NDA & NA (I) |
394 |
Army Wing : 12th Class Passed.
Air Force / Naval Wing : 12th Passed with PCM.
Naval Academy (NA) : 12th Passed with PCM. |
Post Wise Vacancy Details:
| Academy |
Service |
Male |
Female |
TOTAL |
| National Defence Academy |
Army |
198 |
10 |
208 |
| Navy |
37 |
05 |
42 |
| Air Force |
|
| (i) Flying |
90 |
02 |
92 |
| (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) |
16 |
02 |
18 |
| (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) |
08 |
02 |
10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
21 |
03 |
24 |
| TOTAL POST |
370 |
24 |
394 |
Selection Process
- Written Examination (900 Marks)
- SSB Interview (900 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026?
- Step-1: Go to the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/).
- Step-2: If You are first time user make Registration or already Registered then Login with the Credentials (Registration Number and Password).
- Step-3: Keep All Documents (ie 10th Certificate, 12th Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Cast Certificate, Domicile) Scanned.
- Step-4: Upload Required Documents, Recent Photograph and Signature in the Required Size and Format.
- Step-5: Fill all the Details in Application form like Name, father’s Name, D.O.B, Address etc.
- Step-6: Preview the application form before final submit (No changes will be made once it’s Submitted).
- Step-7: After submitting the application form take a print out of it for future references.
Official Source: View Notification