UPSC NDA 2026

Board
Organizing Board	Union Public Service Commission
Department/Unit	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
Notification Date	10 December, 2025
Status	Completed

Application
Mode	Online
Apply Start Date	10 December, 2025
Apply Last Date	30 December, 2025
Fees	Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST candidates and Female candidates are exempted
Fees Last Date	30 December, 2025
Correction Window	31 December, 2025 to 6 January, 2026

Exam
Exam Mode	Offline
Post Name	NDA & NA Examination 2026
Qualification	12th Pass or appearing in Class 12 examination
Skills Required	Mathematical aptitude, English proficiency, general knowledge, reasoning ability, physical fitness, leadership qualities, communication skills, aptitude for defence services
Additional Eligibility	Indian citizen, unmarried, medically fit, awaiting Class 12 results eligible
Age Limit	16.5 to 19.5 years
Benefits	Government officer status, military pay and allowances, free/subsidized accommodation, medical facilities, canteen benefits, leave benefits, pension and retirement benefits, adventure and leadership training
Age Relaxation	No age relaxation applicable
Experience	No prior work experience required
Vacancy	394
Exam Date	12 April, 2026 - 12 April, 2026

Job
Type	Permanent
Mode	Onsite
Level	Entry Level
Selection Process	Written Examination, SSB Interview, psychological tests, group testing, medical examination, merit list, final admission/training
Interview Rounds	Two-stage SSB Interview process, medical examination
Salary	Stipend during training, Pay Level 10 after commissioning

Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date	20 March, 2026

Link
Notification Link	https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/NationalDefenceAcademyandNavalAcademyExaminationI2026
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in