UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy 2026 – Apply Online for 394 Posts

UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy 2026 – The UPSC has announced the NDA & NA Exam I, 2026 with 394 vacancies in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy 10+2 scheme. Open to 12th pass students aged 16.5–19.5, candidates will train at NDA Pune or INA Ezhimala before becoming officers.

Selection involves a written exam, SSB interview and medical tests. Apply online via the UPSC portal with a ₹100 fee (free for reserved and female candidates). Applications close on December 30, 2025 prepare with NCERT books and apply soon for a career in defence.

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UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.	10, 2025, for NDA/NA (I), 2026 exam
Post Name	National Defence Academy (NDA) Cadet (Army/Navy/Air Force Wings) & Naval Academy (NA) Cadet (10+2 Entry Scheme)
Total Vacancies	394
Job Location	Training at NDA Pune, Maharashtra & INA Ezhimala, Kerala
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy Details

Wing/Academy	Vacancies	Female Reserved (10%)
NDA Army Wing	208	21
NDA Navy Wing	42	4
NDA Air Force Wing	120	12
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)	24	2
Total	394	39

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy 2026

Educational Qualification

Wing/Academy	Minimum Qualification
NDA Army	12th Class (10+2 pattern) from recognized board
NDA Navy/NA	12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM)
NDA Air Force	12th with Physics, Maths (at 10+2)
All	Unmarried male/female Indian citizens

Age Limit (as on July 1, 2026)

Wing/Academy	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
All NDA/NA	16.5 Years	19.5 Years

Salary and Benefits

Pay Component	Amount/Details
Stipend (Cadet)	Rs. 56,100/month
Basic Pay (Lieutenant/Sub Lt/Flying Officer)	Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level 10)
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50%+ basic
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	24-27% basic
Medical Benefits	Full ECHS for self & family
Pension & Provident Fund	Defence Pension + NPS
Leave & Other Perks	60 annual + adventure; LTC
Estimated Gross Salary	Rs. 80,000 – 1,00,000/month

Selection Process

Holistic: Written, SSB, Medical – tests mind, body, spirit.

Stage	Description
1. Written Examination	Objective papers by UPSC
2. SSB Interview	5-day personality test
3. Medical Examination	Physical fitness check
4. Final Merit List	Combined scores

Written Exam Pattern

Offline, English only for Maths, negative 1/3.

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Time
Mathematics	Algebra, Matrices, Trig, Calculus, Vectors	300	2.5 Hours
General Ability Test (GAT)	English (200), GK (400: Physics/Chem/Bio/History/Geog/Current)	600	2.5 Hours
Total	2 Papers	900	5 Hours

SSB Interview

Total Marks: 900

Documents Required

Scan uploads, originals for SSB.

Mandatory Documents:

Matric/10+2 cert (DOB proof).
12th marksheet (PCM for Navy/Air).
Photo (3×4 cm) & signature.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS	Rs. 100
SC/ST/Sons of JCOs/ORs/Females	NIL

How to Apply Online for UPSC NDA NA I 2026

Visit upsconline.nic.in
Click “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR NDA & NA I 2026”
Complete Part I Registration
Fill in personal and educational details
Upload photo, signature, and ID proof
Pay the application fee
Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Section	Details / Link
UPSC NDA NA I Vacancy 2026- Apply Now	Apply Online
Official Notification	Download Official Notification PDF
Official Website	Official Website

Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Notification Release	December 10, 2025
Online Application Opens	December 10, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Application Closes	December 30, 2025 (6:00 PM)
Written Exam	April 13, 2026
Admit Card Release	March 2026
SSB Dates	May-Jun 2026
Result Declaration	July 2026
Training Start	July 2026

Final Thoughts

The UPSC NDA & NA Exam I, 2026 offers 394 seats in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Pay is about ₹80,000 with training and officer service. Eligible are Class 12 pass students with PCM needed for Navy/Air Force, aged 16.5–19.5 years.

Apply online at upsconline.nic.in by December 30, 2025, fee ₹0–₹100. Upload documents correctly and choose your wing. The written exam is on April 13, 2026, followed by SSB interview and medical tests. Prepare daily in English, Maths and GK to qualify.

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