UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10-12-2025
- Application Last Date: 30-12-2025
- Exam Date: 12-04-2026
Application Fee
- SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: Rs.0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Payment of fee through online by using Visa/Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card/ UPI Payment or by using internet banking.
Age Limit
- Only unmarried male/ female candidates born not earlier than 1st Jul 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
Total Post
394
UPSC NDA 1 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
(i.) For 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.
(ii.) For 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.
Note :- 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.
UPSC NDA 1 Vacancy 2026 Details
| Exam Name | Wing | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force |
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| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 (including 03 for female candidates) | |
| Total Post | 394 | |
