UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 394 National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) vacancies. Online applications start from 10th December 2025 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 30th December 2025.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) |
| Total Posts | 394 |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000 Per Month (As Per Pay Level) |
| Age Limit | 16-19 years (As per Service) |
| Qualification | 12th Pass or Appearing |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 10/12/2025 |
| Last Date of Apply | 30/12/2025 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Vacancy Details
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.
The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of results of this examination will be as under :
| Academy / Service | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) - Army | 198(Male) + 10(Female) = 208 |
| National Defence Academy (NDA) - Navy | 37(Male) + 05(Female) = 42 |
| National Defence Academy (NDA) - Air Force | 114(Male) + 06(Female) = 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21(Male) + 03(Female) = 24 |
| Grand Total | 394 |
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be unmarried male / female and must be : (i) a citizen of India, or (ii) a subject of Nepal, or (iii) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 16-19 years as per service |
| Qualification | 12th Pass or Appearing |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Domicile | Tribals from Ladhakh Region, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshdweep and Minicoy Islands, Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni and Uttarakhand , Bhutan, Sikkim &North East Region |
| Physical Standards (Male/Female) | Height: 1.47 M -1.95 M (varies by category), Weight: 37 Kg - 91 Kg (varies by service) |
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Age Limits
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 10/12/2025 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 10/12/2025 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 30/12/2025 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 30/12/2025 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Examination Date | 12/04/2026 |
| Written Result Declaration (Tentative) | To be notified |
| SSB Interview (IMA/INA/AFA) | To be notified |
| SSB Interview (OTA) | To be notified |
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC NDA and NA Exam (I) Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF (English) | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF (Hindi) | Download PDF → |