UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 394 Posts

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UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 to recruit candidates for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA). A total of 394 vacancies have been announced. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website.

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📌 UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026
Total Vacancies	394
Course Commencement	January 2027
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in

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📊 Vacancy Details

Wing / Course	Male	Female	Total
Army (NDA)	198	10	208
Navy (NDA)	37	05	42
Air Force – Flying	90	02	92
Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)	16	02	18
Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)	08	02	10
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)	21	03	24

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🎓 Educational Qualification

Wing / Course	Qualification
Army (NDA)	12th Pass
Navy (NDA)	12th with PCM
Air Force – Flying	12th with PCM
Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)	12th with PCM
Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)	12th Pass
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)	12th with PCM

 

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🎯 Age Limit (as on notification)

Minimum Age	16.5 Years
Maximum Age	19.5 Years
Age Relaxation	As per UPSC rules

• Born After: 01 July 2007 (inclusive)
• Born Before: 01 July 2010 (inclusive)

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💰 Application Fees

General/OBC	₹100
SC/ST/Female Candidates	No Fee

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🧭 Selection Process

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview
• Medical Examination & Document Verification
• Final Merit List

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📝 Exam Pattern – Written Test

Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	120	300	2.5 Hours
General Ability Test	150	600	2.5 Hours

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🖊️ How to Apply for UPSC NDA I 2026?

1. Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on Apply Online under NDA I 2026
3. Complete Part I & Part II registration
4. Upload documents and photograph
5. Pay application fee (if applicable)
6. Submit the form and take a printout

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📅 Important Dates

Notification Release	10 December 2025
Online Application Start	10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	30 December 2025
Written Exam Date	12 April 2026

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🔗 Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification	Download PDF
UPSC Official Website	upsc.gov.in

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❓ FAQs

Q1: How many vacancies are announced in UPSC NDA I 2026?

A1: A total of 394 vacancies have been announced for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy.

Q2: What is the eligibility qualification for NDA I 2026?

A2: Candidates must have passed Class 12. For Air Force and Naval wings, Physics and Mathematics are mandatory.

Q3: What is the age limit for UPSC NDA I 2026?

A3: Candidates must be born between the dates specified in the official notification. Age relaxation is not applicable.

Q4: What is the application fee for NDA I 2026?

A4: The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates. SC/ST and Sons of JCOs/ORs are exempted.

Q5: What is the selection process for UPSC NDA I 2026?

A5: Selection includes a written examination followed by SSB Interview, document verification, and medical examination.

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