UPSC NDA & NA (I) Examination 202 6: 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
Highlights
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 Application10/12/2025 Closing Date of Online Application30/12/2025 Last Date of Fee Payment 30/12/2025 Exam Date 12/04/2026
Fee Details
Category Application Fee UR / OBC / EWS ₹ 100 SC / ST / PH / Female / Sons of JCOs / ORs Exempted Fee Payment mode Online Mode
Age Limit
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
Important Links
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.