Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Last Date: 30/12/2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official advertisement notification for the recruitment of 394 posts of through the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online here.
UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment Details
|
Academy |
Service |
Vacancies |
|
National Defence Academy (NDA) |
Army |
208 |
|
Navy |
42 |
|
|
Air Force |
||
|
Flying |
92 |
|
|
Ground Duties (tech) |
18 |
|
|
Ground Duties (non-tech) |
10 |
|
|
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
24 |
|
Qualification:
- Army Wing (NDA): 12th pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from a recognized board/university.
- Air Force & Naval Wings (NDA) and 10+2 Cadet Entry (INA): 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
- Appearing candidates: Students appearing in the 12th Class (10+2 or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.
Age limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st Jul 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
Centre of Examination 2026
# Agartala (Tripura)
# Aizawl (Mizoram)
# Dispur (Assam)
# Gangtok (Sikkim)
# Imphal (Manipur)
# Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh)
# Jorhat (Assam)
# Kohima (Nagaland)
# Shillong (Meghalaya)
Application Fee of UPSC Recruitment
1. Application Fee: ₹100 (Rupees One Hundred only).
2. Fee Exempted for:
- SC/ST candidates
- Female candidates
- Wards of serving/ex-servicemen JCOs/NCOs/ORs of Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Candidates studying in Military Schools (King George’s School) or Sainik Schools run by Sainik Schools Society
3. Mode of Payment:
- Credit/Debit Card (Visa/Master/RuPay)
- UPI
- Internet Banking
Exam Syllabus for UPSC Recruitment
The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
- Mathematics: 300 marks.
- General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks.
- SSB Test/Interview: 900 marks.
Important Dates of UPSC Recruitment
|
Date of Notification |
10.12.2025 |
|
Start Date to Apply Online |
10.12.2025 |
|
Last Date to Apply Online |
30.12.2025 |
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment?
# Check the eligibility details in the UPSC notification PDF.
# Click on the Apply Online link.
# Fill in the online application form carefully.
# Upload all required documents.
# Pay the applicable application fee.
# Submit the form and keep a copy for future reference.
Important Web Links for UPSC Recruitment
|
Online Application |
|
|
Advertisement PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026 – FAQs
When does the online application start for the UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026?
The online application process begins on 10th December 2025.
What is the last date to apply online for the UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 30th December 2025.
How many vacancies are available in the UPSC NDA & NA Exam 2026?
There are a total of 394 vacancies under the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026.
What is the full form of UPSC?
The full form of UPSC is Union Public Service Commission.
