UPSC NDA I Examination 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has Released the Latest Notification for the 394 Post of National Defence Academy (NDA and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026. Eligible Candidates Can Apply for the UPSC NDA I Examination 2026-27 From the Official Website @upsc.gov.in, Starting From 10th December 2026. All the Important Details Regarding UPSC NDA I Exam 2026 are Provided Below.
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UPSC NDA I Examination 2026 - Overview
| OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Last Date | 30-12-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy (NDA and Naval Academy (NA) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | UPSC NDA Exam |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | @upsc.gov.in |
| More Govt. Jobs | Click Here |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp |
UPSC NDA I Examination 2026 Vacancy Details
Exam Name: National Defence Academy (NDA and Naval Academy (NA) Exam 2026
No. of Post: 394 Posts
| Wing / Course | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army (NDA) | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| Navy (NDA) | 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 (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 21 | 03 | 24 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
Candidates’ age limit should be Minimum 15 years & Maximum 18 years. Born not earlier than 2nd July, 2007 and not later than 1st July, 2010 are eligible
🎓 Educational Qualification:
Army Wing of National Defense Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and the10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: Candidates must be12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent conductedby a State Education Board or a University.
💰 Application Fee:
- General Candidates: Rs.100/- Rupees
- OBC Candidates: Rs.100/- Rupees
- EWS Candidates: Rs.100/- Rupees
- ST Candidates: No Application Fee
- SC Candidates: No Application Fee
- Female Candidates: No Application Fee
Payment Mode: Candidates can Pay their Examination Fees through an Online Payment Gateway. Candidates should have any one of the Following Option to Make the Online Payment - Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking or UPI.
Selection Process UPSC NDA I Exam 2026:
- The Papers on all the Subjects will Consist of Objective Type Questions Only.
- The Question Papers (Test Booklets) of Mathematics and Part “B” of the General Ability Test will be set Bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
- The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed, and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
| Subject | Duration | Max Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 | ||
| SSB Test / Interview | 900 | ||
UPSC NDA Exam Pattern 2026
| Mathematics | General Ability Test |
|---|---|
| Algebra | ENGLISH |
| MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS | GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
| TRIGONOMETRY | Section ‘A’ (Physics) |
| ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS | Section ‘B’ (Chemistry) |
| DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS | Section ‘C’ (General Science) |
| INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement etc.) |
| VECTOR ALGEBRA | Section ‘E’ (Geography) |
| STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY | Section ‘F’ (Current Events) |
How to Apply for UPSC NDA Examination?
Interested and Eligible Candidates can Online Apply for UPSC NDA II Examination 2025 By Visiting the Official Recruitment Portal. They Can Follow the Steps Given Below.
Step-1: Scroll Down, Go to the Important Web-Links Section.
Step-2: Click on the 'Online Application Link' From Link
Step-3: A New Web Page will Open.
Step-4: Upload Your Passport Size Photograph and Signature and Other required Documents.
Step-5: Pay the Application Fee as Per Your Category and Finally Click on the Submit Button.
Step-6: Don't Forget to Take the Print of the Submitted Application Form.
Important Dates of UPSC NDA Examination 2026
The Union Public Service Commission Exam Notification Will be Released on 10th December 2025, and the Dates for the Online Application Starting Form 28th May 2025, and the Last Date for the Online Application Form is 30th December 2025.
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Apply Online | 10-12-2025 |
| Closing Date of Apply Online | 30-12-2025 |
| Admit Card Release Dates | Update Soon |
| Exam Dates | 12-04-2026 |
| Result Release Date | Update Soon |
| Document Verification | Update Soon |
| Final Result | Update Soon |
Important Web-Links for UPSC NDA Exam 2026
The Online Application Procedure has been implemented From 10th December 2025 and will Last Till 30th December 2025. To avoid any minute obstacles, Candidates should register Themselves quickly From the Official Website. You can also prefer the Direct Link for UPSC NDA I Examination 2026 Given in this Section to ease out Your Application Process.
| IMPORTANT WEB-LINKS | |
|---|---|
| ✅ Official Website Link | Click Here |
| ✅ WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| ✅ Full Notification | Click Here |
| ✅ Join Telegram Group | Click Here |
| ✅ Online Application Link | Click Here |
