UPSC NDA 2026
Exam Date
Apr 12, 2026
Exam Mode
Offline
Vacancies
394
Status
Completed
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 |
