UPSC NDA I 2026 Notification. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. This examination is 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. There are a total of 394 vacancies. Unmarried male and female candidates can apply online. The last date to apply is 30.12.2025.
संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC) ने राष्ट्रीय रक्षा अकादमी और नौसेना अकादमी परीक्षा (I), 2026 के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। यह परीक्षा एनडीए के 157वें पाठ्यक्रम और 119वें भारतीय नौसेना अकादमी पाठ्यक्रम (INAC) के लिए सेना, नौसेना और वायु सेना विंग में प्रवेश के लिए है, जो 1 जनवरी 2027 से शुरू होगा। कुल 394 रिक्तियां हैं। अविवाहित पुरुष और महिला उम्मीदवार ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि 30.12.2025 है।
UPSC NDA I 2026 Recruitment
Major Highlights of the UPSC NDA I 2026 Recruitment
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📅 Important Dates
- 📢 Notification Date: 10-12-2025
- 🚀 Application Start: 10-12-2025
- ⏳ Last Date to Apply: 30-12-2025 (06:00 PM)
- 🗓️ Exam Date: 12-04-2026
💳 Application Fee
- 👨💼 General / OBC: ₹ 100/-
- 🎗️ SC / ST / Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- 👩 Female (All Categories): ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking.
Minimum & Maximum Age Parameters for Candidature
🎂 Age Eligibility
- 📅 Born Not Earlier Than: 02nd July 2007
- 📅 Born Not Later Than: 01st July 2010
- Note: Only unmarried male/female candidates are eligible.
Vacancy Summary
394
Vacancy Details
📊 Vacancy Details
- National Defence Academy: 370 (Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 120)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24
- Total Vacancies: 394
📝 Exam Pattern
- Mathematics: 300 Marks (2.5 Hours)
- General Ability Test: 600 Marks (2.5 Hours)
Essential Highlights of Notification
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Selection Procedure
🎯 Selection Process
- 1. Written Examination: Mathematics (300 Marks) & General Ability Test (600 Marks). Total 900 Marks.
- 2. SSB Interview: Intelligence and Personality Test. Total 900 Marks.
- 3. Medical Examination: To verify physical standards.

