Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination I 2026, offering 394 vacancies across various wings. Candidates must be born between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2010, and have completed or are appearing in their Class XII examinations with specified subjects.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 394
Post Name: National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination I 2026
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Job Location: Various locations across India
| Academy/Service | No of Vacancies |
|---|
| NDA - Army | 208 |
| NDA - Navy | 42 |
| NDA - Air Force Flying | 92 |
| NDA - Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) | 18 |
| NDA - Air Force Ground Duties (Non Tech) | 10 |
| Naval Academy | 102 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Army Wing: Matriculation or Class XII pass from a recognized board/university.
Navy and Air Force Wings, Naval Academy: Class XII pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: December 10, 2025
Application Start Date: December 10, 2025
Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
Exam Date: April 12, 2026
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online via Visa/Master/RuPay Card, UPI, Net Banking
Salary / Pay Scale
- Stipend During Training: Rs. 56,100 per month
Selection Process
Written Examination: Objective-type, bilingual Hindi/English (Mathematics - 300 marks, General Ability Test - 600 marks)
SSB Interview: Two-stage process including Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test
Medical Exam: Post-SSB as per UPSC standards
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of UPSC (https://upsconline.nic.in/exam-apply).
- Register on the new UPSC portal, create an account, fill in exam-specific details.
- Upload necessary documents such as DOB proof, 12th certificate/marksheet, photo ID (Aadhaar preferred).
- Specify service preferences Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy in order of preference.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download e-Admit Card from UPSC website 7 days before exam.
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