UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 | 394 Posts | Download Admit Card

Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | Post Date: 2026-04-05 | Last Date: 2025-12-30 | Total Vacancies: 394

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Important Dates

Notification Release	10 December 2025
Application Start	10 December 2025
Last Date	30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	30 December 2025
Admit Card Available	02 April 2026
Exam Date	12 April 2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
SC / ST : 0/-
Mode: Online Payment.

Age Limit

01 July 2007 to 01 July 2010

Eligibilty Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	- Unmarried male/female and citizen of India, or - A subject of Nepal, or - Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries, or Vietnam, intending to permanently settle in India. Certificate of eligibility required for categories (ii) and (iii) except Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Educational Qualifications	- For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent. - For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA & 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INAC: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent. - Candidates appearing in 12th Class are also eligible. Proof of passing must be provided by December 10, 2026.
Physical Standards	Candidates must be physically fit as per standards in Appendix-III.
Other Eligibility	- Candidates who have resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any Armed Forces training academy are not eligible. - Candidates debarred by the Ministry of Defence are not eligible.
Air Force Specific	- Candidates who failed CPSS/PABT earlier can apply for Air Force Ground Duty branches if they indicate willingness in the Exam Specific Form.

Vacancy Details 394 Posts

Total Vacancies	Details
Army	208
Navy	42
Air Force	92
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	24
Note	Vacancies are provisional and may change.

Selection Process

Admission to the courses will be based on the results of a written examination conducted by UPSC, followed by an Intelligence and Personality Test by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Candidates for the Air Force wing must also qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).

Syllabus

The examination consists of two papers:

Paper-I: Mathematics (300 Marks)

Topics include Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.

Paper-II: General Ability Test (600 Marks)

Part 'A' - English (200 Marks): Grammar, usage, vocabulary, comprehension, and cohesion.

Part 'B' - General Knowledge (400 Marks): Broadly covers Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Events.

A detailed syllabus is provided in Appendix-I of the notification.

How To apply

Visit the official UPSC online application portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Register on the portal to create a Universal Registration Number (URN).
Fill in the examination-specific application form, including uploading photographs and completing the Common Application Form (CAF).
Provide details of one photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, etc.).
Select examination centers and preferences for services.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Review and submit the application form before the deadline.
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Required Document

Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent for proof of date of birth.
12th Class pass certificate or equivalent for proof of educational qualification.
Certificate of Eligibility (if applicable).
Photo ID Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.) used during application.
Certificate for fee exemption (if applicable).
For candidates qualifying the SSB interview, original Matriculation/10+2 certificates and other relevant documents will be required at the SSB stage.

Salary Criteria

Salary details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but candidates will be offered pay scales and allowances as per government rules upon successful selection and training completion.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026?

A: The last date for submission of online applications is December 30, 2025, by 6:00 PM.

Q: What are the age criteria for the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026?

A: Candidates should be unmarried and born not earlier than July 1, 2007, and not later than July 1, 2010.

Q: What are the educational qualifications required for the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026?

A: For the Army Wing, a 12th Class pass is required. For Air Force and Naval Wings, a 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is necessary. Candidates appearing for the 12th class exam are also eligible.

Q: What is the application fee for the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026?

A: The application fee is Rs. 100/-. SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs (as specified in the notification) are exempted from paying the fee.

Q: When will the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026 be conducted?

A: The examination is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.

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