Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for recruitment to the post of National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 for 394 vacancies. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 12th April 2026 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 157th Course and for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January 2027. All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online at UPSC official website upsconline.nic.in from 10th December 2025 to till the application last date 30th December 2025 for NDA 1 examination 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Union Public Service Commission
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10-12-2025
- Application Last Date: 30-12-2025
- Exam Date: 12-04-2026
Application Fee
- SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: Rs.0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Payment of fee through online by using Visa/Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/ UPI Payment or by using internet banking.
Age Limit
- Only unmarried male/ female candidates born not earlier than 1st Jul 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
Total Post :- 394
UPSC NDA 1 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
(i.) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
(ii.) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Note :- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
UPSC NDA 1 Vacancy 2026 Details
| Exam Name | Wing | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force | Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates)Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates)Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 (including 03 for female candidates) | |
| Total Post | 394 | |
NDA 1 Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Links
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