Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Last Date: 30/12/2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the employment notification for the recruitment of 394 vacancy through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
Last Date: 30/12/2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the employment notification for the recruitment of 394 vacancy through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026
Name of exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026
No of posts: 394 posts
Vacancy Breakup:
# National Defence Academy: 370
# Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24
Helpline no.: 011-24041001 | upscsoap@nic.in
Related Article: UPSC CDS I Examination 2026
Educational Qualification:
Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination
Age Limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st Jul 2007 and not
later than 01st July 2010 are eligible .
+ Others: Rs. 100/-
+ SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination
Age Limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st Jul 2007 and not
later than 01st July 2010 are eligible .
Application Fee of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam 2026
+ Others: Rs. 100/-
+ SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
+ Women: Nil
+ Payment Mode: Online. Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment ?
+ Payment Mode: Online. Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment ?
Interested
and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by
visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below
mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026
+ Starting date of online application submission: 10th December 2025
+ Last date of online application submission: 30th December 2025
+ Release date of Admit Card: To be updated later
+ Date of written exam: 12th April, 2026
+ Date of written exam: 12th April, 2026
Important Web-Links of UPSC NDA & NA Vacancy
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment is 10th December 2025.
What is the last date to apply online for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment is 30th December 2025.
How many posts are vacant under UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment is 394.
