The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC NDA & NA 1 Notification 2026 for admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). A total of 394 vacancies have been announced for Male & Female candidates.

The UPSC NDA & NA 1 Online Form 2026 is available from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025 on the official website. Candidates interested in joining the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force under NDA must read the full notification before applying.

Below are the complete details on eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam date, selection process, salary, and the direct apply link.

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	NDA & NA I Exam 2026
Posts	Army, Navy, Airforce, Naval Academy
Total Vacancies	394
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release	10 December 2025
Application Start	10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	30 December 2025
Correction Window	As per schedule
Admit Card	To be notified
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Result	To be notified

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Application Fee 2026

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-
SC / ST	₹0/-
Payment Mode	Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Age Limit 2026

Candidates must be born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Vacancy 2026 – Total 394 Posts

National Defence Academy (NDA) – Male & Female

Wing	Total Posts	Eligibility
Army	208	12th Pass from a recognised board
Navy	42	12th Pass with Physics & Mathematics
Air Force	120	12th Pass with Physics & Mathematics

Naval Academy (NA) – Male Only

Entry Scheme	Total	Qualification
10+2 Cadet Entry	24	12th Pass with Physics & Mathematics

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Salary 2026

Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- per month
Other Allowances	As per Government norms

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes:

Written Examination (NDA I Exam 2026)
SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

How to Apply Online for UPSC NDA & NA 1 Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps:

Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
Download and read the UPSC NDA & NA 1 Notification 2026 carefully.
Click on Apply Online under "One Time Registration / Online Application".
Fill out the NDA Application Form with correct details.
Upload required documents, photo, and signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

🔗Important Links

Link Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Homepage	Click Here

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Application Form

UPSC NDA & NA 1 Application Form 2026 – Apply Online for 394 Posts | upsc.gov.in