UPSC NDA & NA I 2026—394 Posts
Organisation: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026
Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
Notification Date: 10 Dec 2025
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Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
12th Pass / Appearing from a recognized board.
For certain wings (Navy/Air Force), Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level may be required.
Age Limit:
Born between 01 Jul 2007 and 01 Jul 2010 (approx.); only unmarried candidates are eligible.
Nationality: Indian (with some exceptions for Nepal/Bhutan subjects)
Important Dates
Online Application Start: 10 Dec 2025
Last Date: 30 Dec 2025 06:00 PM
Exam Date: 12 Apr 2026 (NDA/NA I)
Admit Card: Released ~1–2 weeks before exam
Selection Process
Written Examination (Offline)
Mathematics (Objective)
General Ability Test (GAT)
SSB Interview (Personality Test)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
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Selected candidates join training at:
National Defence Academy (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Naval Academy (NA)
Upon successful training, cadets are commissioned as officers.