UPSC NDA & Naval Academy (NA) I Recruitment 2026 Notification
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually conducts the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) examination. Lakhs of aspiring candidates participate in this prestigious examination. For the year 2026, the UPSC will release the notification for the UPSC National Defence Academy NDA & Naval Academy NA I Exam 2026.
The online application process for the UPSC NDA/NA-I Recruitment 2026 will commence on 10 December 2025 and conclude on 30 December 2025. Candidates are strongly advised to review all the detailed information provided below regarding the UPSC NDA/NA-I Recruitment 2026.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 December 2025
- Exam Date: 12 April 2026
- Admit Card Release: To be announced (prior to the exam)
- Result Release: To be announced (post-exam)
Application Fee
- General & OBC Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- SC & ST Candidates: ₹ 0/-
Candidates are required to pay their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.
Age Limit
Candidates must have been born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010.
Age relaxation will be granted as per the UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment Rules.
For age-related calculations, you can use our Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: Not Specified
- Post Name & Wing Name:
- National Defence Academy (NDA) (Male / Female)
- Army: [Details Available in Official Notification]
- Navy: [Details Available in Official Notification]
- Airforce: [Details Available in Official Notification]
- Naval Academy (NA) (Only for Male Candidates)
- 10+2 Cadet Entry: [Details Available in Official Notification]
- National Defence Academy (NDA) (Male / Female)
Educational Qualification
- National Defence Academy (NDA): Candidates must have successfully completed their Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
- Naval Academy (NA): Candidates must have completed their Intermediate (10+2) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from a recognized Board.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for UPSC NDA/NA-I Recruitment 2026 will include the following stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type Test)
- Physical Fitness Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in or via the direct application link provided below in the “Important Links” section. Ensure you submit your application before the closing date.
For more Government Job notifications, you can check SarkariResult2026.
Note: All candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the Official Notification, paying close attention to the Last Date, Age Limit, and Qualification criteria before submitting their application.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the online application link start for UPSC NDA/NA-I Recruitment 2026?
A. Online applications for this recruitment have started from 10 December 2025.
Q. What is the last date to apply for the UPSC NDA/NA-I Notification 2026?
A. The last date to apply online for this recruitment is 30 December 2025.
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC NDA/NA-I Vacancy 2026?
A. Candidates must be born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010. Please refer to the official notification for detailed post-wise age information.
Q. What is the educational qualification for UPSC NDA/NA-I Online Form 2026?
A. For NDA, completion of Intermediate (10+2) is required. For NA, Intermediate (10+2) with Physics and Mathematics is necessary. Read the official information completely before applying.
Q. How to apply for UPSC NDA/NA-I Bharti 2026?
A. You can apply through the official UPSC website or the direct link provided in the “Important Links” section.
Q. How to download the result of UPSC NDA/NA-I Result 2026?
A. All candidates who appear for the exam can download their results by entering their registration number/roll number and Date of Birth. The official download link will be available in the “Important Links” section.
Q. What is the official website of UPSC?
A. The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in.