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UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2026 Notification: Apply Online for 394 Posts
UPSCUnion Public Service Commission🕐 Updated: 13/05/2026 - 04:15 PM
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 for 394 vacancies. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 12th April 2026 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 157th Course and for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January 2027. All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online at UPSC official website upsconline.nic.in from 10th December 2025 to till the application last date 30th December 2025 for NDA 1 examination 2026.
📅 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
Total Vacancies
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 | Flying - 92 (including 02 for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Tech) - 18 (including 02 for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Non Tech) - 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | | 24 (including 03 for female candidates) |
| Total Post | 394 |
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What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form for the UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2026 is 30th December 2025.
What is the application fee for the UPSC NDA 1 recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 100/- for general candidates, while SC/ST and female candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
What is the age limit for UPSC NDA 1 2026?
Only unmarried male and female candidates born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010 are eligible to apply.
What are the educational qualifications required for the Air Force and Naval wings?
Candidates must have passed 12th class under the 10+2 pattern with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
When is the UPSC NDA 1 2026 exam scheduled to be conducted?
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the NDA 1 examination on 12th April 2026.
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