Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi has released a recruitment notification for the post of NDA Exam (394 (370 Male + 24 Female; provisional) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only via https://upsconline.nic.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions before the date of application. Their admission at all stages is purely provisional subject to satisfying eligibility conditions. Verification of eligibility with reference to original documents will be taken up only after the candidate has qualified for SSB/Personality Test. Criteria: Details Nationality: Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal / Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam - with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India where applicable. Gorkha subjects of Nepal do not need such certificate. Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries after applying will not be selected, and a candidate who marries during training will be discharged and must refund all expenditure incurred by the Government. Educational Qualification – Army Wing (NDA): 12th Class pass (or appearing) of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. Educational Qualification – Navy Wing, Air Force Wing (NDA) and INAC (Naval Academy): 12th Class pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing in 12th Class can also apply but must submit proof of passing (Matriculatio…
- Vacancies
- 394 (370 Male + 24 Female; provisional)
- Last date to apply
- 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
Important Dates
| Date of Examination | 13.09.2026 |
| Course Commencement | 01-07-2027 |
| Date of Notification | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Extended Last Date for Online Application | 11-06-2026 |
| Helpline Active Period | 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days) |
| e-Admit Card Download | Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date |
| Date of Written Examination | 13-09-2026 |
| Representation Window for Answer Keys | 3rd day to 7th day (up to 6:00 PM) after examination |
| Written Result (Tentative) | October 2026 |
| SSB Interview (Tentative) | December 2026 – January 2027 |
| Submission of 10+2 Certificate (for appearing candidates) | By 10-06-2027 |
| Course Commencement (NDA & INAC) | 01-07-2027 |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 394 vacancies have been announced across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA (158th Course) and the Indian Naval Academy (120th INAC, 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). Vacancies are provisional and may change depending on the availability of training capacity. Written results and final merit lists for men and women are prepared separately as per vacancies notified. Academy: Service / Branch | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total National Defence Academy (NDA) – 158th Course: Army | 198 | 10 | 208 Navy (All Executive Branch): 37 | 05 | 42 Air Force – Flying: 90 | 02 | 92 Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech): 16 | 02 | 18 Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech): 08 | 02 | 10 Naval Academy (INAC) – 120th Course: 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (All Executive Branch) | 21 | 03 | 24 Total: 370 | 24 | 394 Note: Candidates must specify clearly their service preferences (1 to 4) in the Examination Specific Module. They will be considered only for the services for which they exercise preference. No addition/alteration in preferences is entertained after submission. At least one preference is mandatory to be considered for service allocation.
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions before the date of application. Their admission at all stages is purely provisional subject to satisfying eligibility conditions. Verification of eligibility with reference to original documents will be taken up only after the candidate has qualified for SSB/Personality Test. Criteria: Details Nationality: Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal / Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam - with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India where applicable. Gorkha subjects of Nepal do not need such certificate. Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries after applying will not be selected, and a candidate who marries during training will be discharged and must refund all expenditure incurred by the Government. Educational Qualification – Army Wing (NDA): 12th Class pass (or appearing) of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. Educational Qualification – Navy Wing, Air Force Wing (NDA) and INAC (Naval Academy): 12th Class pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern from a State Education Board or University or equivalent. Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing in 12th Class can also apply but must submit proof of passing (Matriculatio…
Age Limit
Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 are eligible. Age is accepted only as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate. No other document (horoscope, affidavit, birth extract from Municipal Corporation, service record, etc.) will be accepted. Once a date of birth is submitted, no change is allowed subsequently under any circumstance. Category: Age Limit | Date of Birth Range All Candidates (Male & Female, Unmarried): Born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 | 02-01-2008 to 01-01-2011 (both days inclusive) Note: There is no upper age relaxation for any category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in NDA & NA Examination. The age band is uniformly applicable to all candidates.
Application Fee
Fee is payable through online mode only (Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card / UPI). Payment through any other mode is not valid. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination. Category: Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted) Female Candidates (All categories): NIL (Exempted) Wards of serving/ex-JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools / Sainik Schools (run by Sainik Schools Society): NIL (Exempted - certificate from Principal required for verification at SSB) Note: No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS male candidates; they must pay the full prescribed fee.
Syllabus
Paper: Subject / Part | Key Topics Paper I: Mathematics (300 marks) | Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability Paper II – Part A: English (200 marks) | Grammar & usage, vocabulary, comprehension, cohesion in extended text Paper II – Part B: General Knowledge (400 marks) | Physics (25%), Chemistry (15%), General Science (10%), History & Freedom Movement (20%), Geography (20%), Current Events (10%)
Selection Process
Selection consists of a Written Examination conducted by UPSC, followed by Intelligence and Personality Test at the Services Selection Board (SSB) including CPSS for Air Force Flying branch, and finally Medical Examination. Success at the written examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. Final allocation is based on total marks secured in both Written Examination and SSB tests, subject to eligibility, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preference. Stage 1 - Written Examination (Objective Type) Paper: Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks Paper I: Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 Paper II: General Ability Test (Part A: English 200 marks + Part B: General Knowledge 400 marks) | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 Total (Written): 900 SSB Test / Interview: 900 Both papers are objective type only. Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test are set bilingually in Hindi and English. Negative marking applies: 1/3 (0.33) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Calculators, mathematical instruments, and logarithmic tables are not permitted. Candidates must use Black Ball Pen only for all writing and marking in the OMR Answer Sheet. Face authentication is mandatory at the examination venue. Stage 2 - SSB Intelligence & Personality Test Candidates who qualify the written examination must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in (same email ID as given to UPSC) to be allotted their Selection Centre and SSB date. The SSB follows a two-stage process: • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating …
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of application is accepted. The Online Application Portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN - one-time for lifetime), Common Application Form (CAF), and Examination Specific Module. The URN generated is common for all UPSC examinations; the Application Number generated is examination-specific and must be retained. Candidates in Government Service / Armed Forces / Sainik Schools / Military Schools must inform their Head of Office / Commanding Officer / Principal in writing that they have applied. Documents / Details Required While Applying: • Date of Birth as per Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate • Educational qualification details (Class 12 pass certificate or appearing status) • Aadhaar Card (strongly advised as primary ID; other options: Voter Card/EPIC, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, School Photo ID, or any Photo ID issued by State/Central Government) • Passport-size photograph (uploaded) and live photograph captured via webcam • Signature: signed three times (one below the other) on plain white paper with black ink, scanned and uploaded • URN (Universal Registration Number) - generate once, valid for all UPSC exams for lifetime • Fee payment: Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS Male via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / RuPay / UPI; NIL for Female, SC/ST, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools • Service preferences (1 to …
Important Instructions
• Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn. No correction/alteration/modification in any field of the application is allowed after submission under any circumstances. • The URN Profile provides a one-time edit facility; changes to the URN profile do not reflect in applications already submitted and apply only to future applications. • Candidates must indicate service preferences carefully (1 to 4) in the Examination Specific Module; no addition/alteration is entertained after submission. It is mandatory to exercise at least one preference. • All candidates who qualify the written examination must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in with the same email ID as provided to UPSC to receive SSB centre allotment. Those already registered should not register again. • e-Admit Cards are available only on the Commission's website for download. No admit card is sent by post or email. Candidates must enter the venue at least 30 minutes before commencement; entry is closed 30 minutes prior. • Face authentication is mandatory at the examination venue for all candidates. • Use Black Ball Pen only for all writing/marking in OMR sheets. Any omission/mistake in encoding Roll Number or Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheet liable for rejection. • Negative marking applies: 1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one answer is also treated as wrong. Questions left blank carry no penalty. • Mobile phones, smart/digital watches, pagers, Bluetooth dev…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC NDA (2) Exam 2026 Deadline Extended - Apply Online for 394 Posts?
Date of Examination: 13.09.2026; Course Commencement: 01-07-2027; Date of Notification: 20/05/2026; Opening of Online Application: 20-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application: 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM); Extended Last Date for Online Application: 11-06-2026; Helpline Active Period: 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days); e-Admit Card Download: Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date; Date of Written Examination: 13-09-2026; Representation Window for Answer Keys: 3rd day to 7th day (up to 6:00 PM) after examination; Written Result (Tentative): October 2026; SSB Interview (Tentative): December 2026 – January 2027; Submission of 10+2 Certificate (for appearing candidates): By 10-06-2027; Course Commencement (NDA & INAC): 01-07-2027
What is the application fee?
Fee is payable through online mode only (Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card / UPI). Payment through any other mode is not valid. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination. Category: Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted) Female Candidates (All categories): NIL (Exempted) Wards of serving/ex-JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools / Sainik Schools (run by Sainik Schools Society): NIL (Exempted - certificate from Principal required for verification at SSB) Note: No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS male candidates; they must pay the full prescribed fee.
What is the age limit?
Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 are eligible. Age is accepted only as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate. No other document (horoscope, affidavit, birth extract from Municipal Corporation, service record, etc.) will be accepted. Once a date of birth is submitted, no change is allowed subsequently under any circumstance. Category: Age Limit | Date of Birth Range All Candidates (Male & Female, Unmarried): Born not earlier than 01-01-2008 and not later than 01-01-2011 | 02-01-2008 to 01-01-2011 (both days inclusive) Note: There is no upper age relaxation for any category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in NDA & NA Examination. The age band is uniformly applicable to all candidates.
What is the selection process?
Selection consists of a Written Examination conducted by UPSC, followed by Intelligence and Personality Test at the Services Selection Board (SSB) including CPSS for Air Force Flying branch, and finally Medical Examination. Success at the written examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. Final allocation is based on total marks secured in both Written Examination and SSB tests, subject to eligibility, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preference. Stage 1 - Written Examination (Objective Type) Paper: Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks Paper I: Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 Paper II: General Ability Test (Part A: English 200 marks + Part B: General Knowledge 400 marks) | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 Total (Written): 900 SSB Test / Interview: 900 Both papers are objective type only. Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test are set bilingually in Hindi and English. Ne…