UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2026 – Online Apply for 394 Posts

UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the employment notification for the recruitment of 394 vacancy for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 158th Course and for the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st July, 2027 through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .

 

Last date for submission of online application is 9th June 2026.

 

UPSC NDA & NA (II) Recruitment Details

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 | 011-40303444 | upscsoap@nic.in

 

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Vacancy Break-up

 

Vacancy details under National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 is as mentioned below.

 

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA & NA (II) 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 January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible to apply for these posts.

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.

 

Scheme of Examination

 

The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows: 

 

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 .

 

Important Dates of UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026

+ Starting date of online application submission: 20th May 2026
+ Last date of online application submission: 09th June 2026 

+ Date of written exam: 13th September 2026

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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 20th May 2026.

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 09th June 2026.

How many posts are vacant under UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment?

The number of vacant posts under UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment is 394.