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UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 Apply for 394 Vacancies |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications to fill 394 vacancies of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) through UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 Notification from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025. The candidates who want to get this opportunity can apply through online mode.
Before applying, the candidate should read the information given here and the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 official notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Notification 2026
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 :- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released the notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) . Its official notification has been issued in December 2025 and information about the posts has been given in it.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Vacancy 2026. Candidates can apply from the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) . All the information related to the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Job Notification 2026 is given on this page. For more details read official notification or visit official website.
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UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 Overview |
| Department/ Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification No. | 3/2026-NDA- I |
| Post Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
| Vacancy | 394 |
| Salary/ Pay Level | Given Below |
| Application Mode | Online Form |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment Important Date |
The important dates related to UPSC NDA & NA (I) recruitment have been provided in the table below.
| Recruitment Process | Schedule |
| Application Start | 10 December 2025 |
| Registration Last Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Result Date | May 2026 |
| Download Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Course Commencing | 1st January 2027 |
| For Upcoming Updates | Join on Telegram |
Application Fees |
After ensuring the correctness of the details in the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 application form, candidates are required to pay the Assistant application fee through the payment gateway on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website integrated with the online application. Online fee payment through Net Banking or debit / credit card will be available upto 30 December 2025 at 23.59 hrs.
| Category Name | Application Fees |
| General, OBC, EWS | 100/- |
| SC, ST, Female | 0/- |
The UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 fee payment can be made by using Debit card, Credit card and Net Banking etc by providing information as per the instructions on the your computer screen.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Age Limit 2026 |
Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the UPSC NDA & NA (I) online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation or equivalent/ Birth certificate will be accepted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered or granted. The age limit for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment is;
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st July 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
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UPSC NDA & NA-(II) Vacancy 2025 |
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| Post | Wing | Male | Female |
| National Defence Academy |
Army | 198 | 10 |
| Navy | 37 | 05 | |
| Air Force | Flying-90 | Flying-02 | |
| Ground Duties (Tech)-10 | Ground Duties (Tech)-02 | ||
| Ground Duties (Non Tech)-08 | Ground Duties (Non Tech)-02 | ||
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
21 | 03 | |
| Total | 370 | 24 | |
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
For Army Wing of NDA
- 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination from recognized board in India.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA & NA 10+2 Cadet Entry
- Class 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination from recognized board in India.
Read the official notification eligibility details.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Selection Process 2026 |
- Written Exam
- Personality Test/SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection
Stage 1 – Written Examination
The first stage is a written examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
The exam is held in offline mode (OMR based) and consists of two objective type papers.
Written Exam Structure
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 300 |
| Paper 2 | General Ability Test | 2.5 Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 |
Important Points
- All questions are objective type
- Negative marking is applicable
- One third marks are deducted for each wrong answer
- Mathematics and GAT Paper B are bilingual
- Candidates must qualify the cutoff fixed by UPSC
Only candidates who clear the written exam are shortlisted for the next stage
Stage 2 – Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for SSB Interview conducted by the Services Selection Board.
The SSB selection is conducted in two stages.
Stage 2A – SSB Stage I (Screening Test)
This stage is conducted on the first day of reporting.
It includes
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIR)
- Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT)
Only candidates who clear Stage I are allowed to appear in Stage II. Candidates failing Stage I are sent back the same day
Stage 2B – SSB Stage II (Main Assessment)
Stage II is conducted over 4 to 5 days and includes detailed personality evaluation.
It consists of
- Psychology Tests
- Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO)
- Personal Interview
- Conference Round
The candidate is assessed by three officers
- Interviewing Officer
- Group Testing Officer
- Psychologist
There is no separate weightage for any test. Final assessment is done on overall performance and officer like qualities
Special Test for Air Force Candidates – CPSS
Candidates opting for Air Force Flying Branch must qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Important rules
- CPSS is conducted only once in a lifetime
- Candidates who fail CPSS cannot apply again for Flying Branch
- If CPSS is not qualified candidates may be considered for Ground Duty branches based on preference
Medical Examination
Candidates recommended by SSB must undergo a medical examination conducted by military hospitals.
Medical fitness is mandatory
- As per NDA and NA physical standards
- Temporary unfit candidates may get review chance
- Final merit depends on medical fitness also
Final Merit List
The final merit list is prepared by UPSC based on
- Written Exam Marks (900)
- SSB Interview Marks (900)
Total marks considered = 1800
Service allocation is done based on
- Rank in merit list
- Medical fitness
- Vacancies
- Candidate service preference
Joining and Training
Candidates selected in the final merit list receive joining letters online.
Training begins for
- NDA 157th Course
- Naval Academy 119th Course
Training starts from January 2027. Candidates must report on time or candidature may be cancelled.
Important Note for Candidates
- Clearing written exam does not guarantee final selection
- Success depends on clearing all stages
- Discipline and eligibility are checked at every level
- Final authority rests with UPSC and Defence Services
How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 |
UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 On-line Registration and Submission process will be terminated by 30 December 2025 at 23.59 hrs. Candidature of such applicants who fail to complete online submission of UPSC NDA & NA (I) application form by stipulated date and time will not be considered and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- Applicants must fulfil all essential eligibility criteria (educational qualification, age limit, etc.) by last date of submission of UPSC NDA & NA (I) application form in respect to that post for which they are applying.
- UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment 2026 Candidate Can Apply Between 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Application Form in UPSC NDA & NA (I) Online Form 2026.
- Check all Required Documents for UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Ready Scan Document Related to UPSC NDA & NA (I) Recruitment – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check and Preview all Columns Carefully.
- If Candidate Required to Paying the Registration Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
For any Clarification / Assistance, Candidates may Contact:-
- Helpline: 011-24041001
- Email ID – upscsoap@nic.in
- Telegram Channel: Join Now
Note: Misbehaviour in call or email can lead to legal action against you.
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