Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official notification regarding the recruitment for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I). The online application process will begin on 10 December 2025, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 30 December 2025. Applicants can also visit ExamAlert to check all the important details related to the UPSC NDA/NA-I Recruitment 2026. The complete information is provided below.
UPSC NDA / NA-I Online Form 2026
UPSC NDA / NA-I Examination 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 10 December 2025
- Online Apply Last Date : 30 December 2025
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 30 December 2025
- Exam Date : 12 April 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
Application Fee
- For General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
- For SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
- For All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
UPSC NDA / NA-I Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On UPSC Rules.
- Age Between: 02/07/2007 to 01/07/2010
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC NDA / NA-I Examination 2026
- UPSC provides age relaxation for the NDA / NA-I position as per their regulations.
Total Post
394 Post
NTA NIFTEE Online Form 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Cadet Name | Post Name | No. Of Post |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) | Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 | |
| Airforce | 120 | |
| Naval Academy NA Only for Male | 10+2 Cadet Entry | 24 |
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Army |
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| Navy |
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| Airforce | |
| 10+2 Cadet Entry |
How To Fill UPSC NDA / NA-I Online Form 2026
- Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC post can submit their application online before 30 December 2025.
- Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
- Alternatively, visit the official website of UPSC to complete the application process online.
- Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 30 December 2025.
- Note – Students are requested to read the official notification carefully before filling their form and then fill their form. (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
UPSC NDA / NA-I Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Medical Examination
- Physical Examination
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |