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UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) Recruitment Online Form 2026 

   UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026 : Short Details

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Post Name

  National Defence Academy (NDA) 

Naval Academy (NA) Examination

Post Date

 2026

Short Details

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy Examination twice every year to recruit candidates for the **National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. Through this exam, candidates can join the **Indian Army, **Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force as officers. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board can apply online once the application process starts. 

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Important Dates

Application Fee

• Online Apply Start Date :  January 2026
• Online Apply Last Date :   February 2026
• Last Date For Fee Payment : : February 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date : May / June 2026
• Main Exam Date : November 2026
• Admit Card : Before Exam
• Result Date : Will Be Updated Soon

• NDA I 2026

  Online Apply Start Date : December 2025 (Expected)
  Online Apply Last Date : January 2026 (Expected)
  Exam Date : April 2026 (Expected)

  NDA II 2026

  Online Apply Start Date : May 2026 (Expected)
  Online Apply Last Date : June 2026 (Expected)
  Exam Date : September 2026 (Expected)

• Candidates are advised to confirm from the  UPSC official website.

• For General/ EWS/ OBC : ₹ 100/- + GST
• For OBC/SC / ST:   ₹ 0/- + GST

• Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 January 2026

Total Post

• Minimum Age :  16.5 Years
• Maximum Age : 19.5 Years
• OBC(3 Years) SC/ST(5 Years) PwBD(10 Years)

350+ Posts

  Army Wing (NDA)

Navy Wing (NDA)

Air Force Wing (NDA)

Navy Academy (NA)

    Army Wing

Air Force & Naval Wings

   ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level-10)

• Army Wing: Candidates must have 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board.

• Air Force & Naval Wings : Candidates must have 12th Pass with Physics and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in Class 12th are also eligible to apply.

• Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC NDA Examination 2026 post can submit their application online before May 2026. Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly. Steps to Apply: Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission. Click on NDA Examination 2026. Complete the registration process. Fill personal and educational details. Upload required documents (photo & signature). Pay the application fee online. Submit the form and download the final printout. Alternatively, visit the official website of  UPSC NDA to complete the application process online. Make sure to complete the application before the deadline May 2026.. Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

  Preliminary Examination Two objective papers (General Studies I & II) Total Marks : 400

  Main Examination 6 descriptive papers including optional subjects

  Final Stage Personality Test / Interview

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview (Services Selection Board)
• Medical Examination

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 UPSC Official Website

• Question: When will the online application for UPSC NDA 2026application  Start?
• Answer: The application process for NDA I is expected in December 2025, and NDA II in May 2026.

• Question: What is the last date for online application for  UPSC NDA Online Form 2026?
• Answer: The last date for online application Form is May 2026.

• Question: What is the age limit for UPSC NDA Recruitment? 
• Answer: Candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years.

• Question: What is the eligibility for UPSC NDA Recruitment  Vacancy 2026?
• Answer: Candidates must have 12th pass, while Physics & Mathematics are required for Navy and Air Force wings.

• Question: What is the official website for UPSC NDA ?
• Answer: The official website for  UPSC NDA  is https://upsc.gov.in/

• Question: How many times is the NDA exam conducted in a year?
• Answer: The UPSC NDA exam is conducted twice a year.