Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the 2026 NDA & NA Examination, offering 394 posts across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. Candidates aged 16.5 to 19.5 years, with a 12th class pass (or appearing), can apply online from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025. The selection involves a written exam, SSB interview (including CPSS for Air Force), and medical examination. The salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month at Level 10, with additional allowances and benefits. The course commences on 01/01/2027.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Qualification
- 12th Class pass or appearing
- Vacancies
- 394
- Posted
- 10/12/2025
- Last date to apply
- 30/12/2025 (up to 06:00 PM)
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 10/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30/12/2025 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Examination Date | 12/04/2026 |
| Written Result Declaration | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSB Interview Period | June 2026 to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Course Commencement (NDA - 157th Course) | 01/01/2027 |
| Course Commencement (Naval Academy - 119th INAC) | 01/01/2027 |
| Certificate Submission Deadline (appearing candidates) | 10/12/2026 |
| Start Date for Apply | 10/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 30/12/2025 |
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Vacancy Details
National Defence Academy - Army: 208; National Defence Academy - Navy: 42; National Defence Academy - Air Force (Flying): 92; National Defence Academy - Air Force (Ground Duties - Technical): 18; National Defence Academy - Air Force (Ground Duties - Non Technical): 10; Naval Academy - 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme: 24; Total: 394
Selection Process
Three-stage selection: Written Examination (900 marks), SSB Interview (900 marks, including CPSS for Air Force), Medical Examination
How to Apply
Visit official website https://upsconline.nic.in, Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN), Fill Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details, Upload recent photograph and capture live photo, Fill Examination Specific Module with preferences for Services (Army/Navy/Air Force in order of preference 1 to 4), Upload required documents and Photo ID details, Select Examination Centre (first-apply-first-allot basis with ceiling on most centres), Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking, Submit application and note down Application Number, Download and save e-Admit Card when available
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC NDA NA I Exam Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 394 Posts?
Notification Release Date: 10/12/2025; Online Application Start Date: 10/12/2025; Last Date for Online Application: 30/12/2025 (up to 06:00 PM); Examination Date: 12/04/2026; Written Result Declaration: May 2026 (Tentative); SSB Interview Period: June 2026 to July 2026 (Tentative); Course Commencement (NDA - 157th Course): 01/01/2027; Course Commencement (Naval Academy - 119th INAC): 01/01/2027; Certificate Submission Deadline (appearing candidates): 10/12/2026; Start Date for Apply: 10/12/2025; Last Date for Apply: 30/12/2025
What is the application fee?
General/OBC Male: Rs. 100; Female: No Fee; SC/ST: No Fee; Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: No Fee
What is the age limit?
16.5 to 19.5 years (born between 01/07/2007 and 01/07/2010)
What is the selection process?
Three-stage selection: Written Examination (900 marks), SSB Interview (900 marks, including CPSS for Air Force), Medical Examination