Stay updated with complete details of the UPSC NDA Exam 2026, including application opening and closing dates, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, and the step-by-step application process for admission to the National Defence Academy.
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| Exam Name | NDA & NA Exam |
| Total Seats | 394 Posts |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Required Qualification | 12 Pass |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs 100 |
| Application Start Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 |
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UPSC NDA Notification 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification inviting online applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2026. As per the official notice, the online application process begins on 10 December 2025 and will remain open until 30 December 2025.
The commission has also announced that the NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 is scheduled to be held on 12 April 2026 across various examination centres. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official UPSC website within the specified dates.
UPSC NDA Exam 2026 Details
Examination Name: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026
Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Age Limit: Candidates must be born not earlier than 1 July 2007 and not later than 1 July 2010 to be eligible for the examination.
Exam Centre in Assam: Dispur
Application Fee: Applicants are required to pay an application fee of Rs 100 (Rupees One Hundred only). However, SC/ST candidates and sons of JCOs, NCOs, or ORs are exempted from paying the fee. The fee can be paid in cash at any State Bank of India (SBI) branch, through net banking of any bank, or using Visa, MasterCard, RuPay credit/debit cards, or UPI payment.
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Educational Qualification
For admission to the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed the 12th class under the 10+2 pattern of school education or an equivalent examination conducted by a recognized State Education Board or a University.
Applicants for the Air Force and Naval Wings of the National Defence Academy, as well as the Indian Naval Academy, should have completed the 12th class or an equivalent examination under the 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognized board or university.
Candidates who are currently appearing in the Class XII examination under the 10+2 pattern or an equivalent system are also eligible to apply for the NDA examination.
How to Apply for the UPSC NDA Exam
Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions can submit their applications online through the official UPSC website. Applicants who are using the UPSC portal for the first time must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before proceeding with the application.
During the application process, candidates are required to upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size. All necessary personal, educational, and contact details must be entered carefully in the online form.
For the convenience of applicants, a direct link to the UPSC NDA online application portal is provided in the Important Links section below to complete the application process smoothly.
Important Dates of UPSC NDA Exam 2026
| Notification Release Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Online Application Begins | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Exam City Information | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
| NDA Examination Date | 12 April 2026 |
Important Links of UPSC NDA Exam 2026
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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