UPSC NDA & NA 1 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Form, Eligibility, Exam Date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026. This examination is conducted for admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA – 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme).

This recruitment provides a prestigious opportunity for candidates who aspire to join the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers. Through this examination, UPSC will fill a total of 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings.

Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Post Name: NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026

Total Posts: 394

Application Mode: Online

Application Dates: 10 December 2025 – 30 December 2025

Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in

Job Update Website: www.sarkariirresult.com

Important Dates

Notification Release 10 December 2025

Application Start 10 December 2025

Last Date to Apply 30 December 2025

Fee Payment Last Date 30 December 2025

Admit Card Notify Soon

Written Exam Date 12 April 2026

Result Notify Soon

 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹100

SC / ST: ₹0 (No Fee)

Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan.

Age Limit

Candidates must be born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010.

Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC NDA rules.

Vacancy Details

Army (NDA): 208 Posts

Navy (NDA): 42 Posts

Air Force (NDA): 120 Posts

Naval Academy (NA – 10+2): 24 Posts

Total: 394 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Army Wing: 12th Pass from a recognized board

Navy / Air Force Wing: 12th Pass with Physics and Mathematics

Naval Academy: 12th Pass with Physics and Mathematics

Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. SSB Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

How to Apply Online

1. Visit upsc.gov.in

2. Open NDA & NA (I) 2026 application link

3. Complete registration and fill the form

4. Upload required documents

5. Pay the application fee

6. Submit and download the application form

MORE IMPORTANT LINKS: -

APPLY ONLINE DIRECT LINK: - CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION DIRECT LINK: - CLICK HERE

OFFICIAL WEBSITE DIRECT LINK: - CLICK HERE

FAQs

Q1. Application start date?

10 December 2025

Q2. Last date to apply?

30 December 2025

Q3. Exam date?

12 April 2026

Q4. Total vacancies?

394 Posts

Q5. Official website?

https://upsc.gov.in