UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 – Online Apply for 394 Posts
Last Date : 30/12/2025
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official employment notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2026 to fill 394 vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website.
UPSC NDA & NA
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 – Full Details
Name of Examination : NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026
Organization : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies : 394 Posts
Apply Mode : Online
Last Date : 30/12/2025
National Defence Academy (NDA): 370 Posts
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24 Posts
Helpline Details
Phone: 011-24041001
Email: upscsoap@nic.in
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Army Wing of NDA:
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 & Naval Wings of NDA / 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (Naval Academy):
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination.
Candidates appearing in the 12th Class examination are also eligible to apply, subject to passing the examination.
Age Limit
Only unmarried male and female candidates
Candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2007 and not later than 01 July 2010
Application Fee for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam 2026
General / OBC / Others: ₹100/-
SC / ST Candidates / Sons of JCOs, NCOs & ORs: Nil
Women Candidates: Nil
Payment Mode:
Online through Credit Card (Visa/Master/RuPay), Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by following the steps below:
Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on the Online Application Form link.
A new webpage will open.
Enter all required personal and educational details carefully.
Upload passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Date
Starting date of online application submission: 10th December 2025
Last date of online application submission: 30th December 2025
