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UPSC NDA, NA (I) Recruitment 2026 – Online Apply for 394 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited application for the recruitment of 394 vacancy through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026
Name of exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026
No of posts: 394 posts
Vacancy Breakup:
- National Defence Academy: 370
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24
Helpline no.: 011-24041001 | upscsoap@nic.in
Related Article: UPSC CDS I Examination 2026
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Posts
Educational Qualification:
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.
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.
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
Age Limit: Only unmarried male /female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1st July, 2010 are eligible.
Application Fee of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam
- Others: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
- Women: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online/ Offline
How to Apply UPSC NDA & NA (I) Examination?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps .
a) Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section.
b) Click on Online Application Form link.
c) A new webpage will be opened.
d) Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
e) Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
f) Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button.
g) Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form.
Imp Dates of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam
◾ Starting date of online application submission: 10th December 2025
◾ Last date of online application submission: 30th December 2025
◾ Release date of Admit Card: To be updated later
◾ Date of written exam: 12th April, 2026
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