The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. 01/2026-NDA-I) for the selection of eligible candidates for UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA-I) 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post / Role: UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA-I) 2026
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. 01/2026-NDA-I
- Total Vacancies: 404 Posts (Army, Navy, Air Force & Naval Academy)
- Educational Criteria: 12th Class Pass of 10+2 pattern (Physics and Mathematics compulsory for Navy/Air Force)
- Age Limit: Unmarried male & female candidates born between 02 July 2007 and 01 July 2010
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Stipend during training: ₹ 56,100/- per month (Pay Level 10 on commissioning as Lieutenant)
- Job Location: National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune & INA Ezhimala
- Employment Type: Permanent Commission in Indian Armed Forces
- Selection Process: Written Examination (Mathematics & General Ability Test – 900 Marks) and SSB Interview (900 Marks)
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 Jan 2026 (06:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 09 Jan 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | 12 Apr 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (SC/ST/Female candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Net Banking, UPI, Credit / Debit Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
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