The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for NDA/NA 1 2026. 12th pass candidates can apply by December 30, 2025, for this exam. A total of 394 vacancies are available across various branches of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Selection will be based on a written exam and SSB interviews.
UPSC NDA/NA 1 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission has issued the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam (I) 2026, offering young candidates the opportunity to build a career in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates can apply on upsconline.nic.in by December 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Selection will be based on a written exam and SSB interviews, with a total of 394 vacancies available.
UPSC NDA/NA 1 2026 Notification Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam (I) 2026. Interested candidates, after passing 12th class, can apply on the official website upsconline.nic.in by December 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This time, recruitment will be for a total of 394 positions, including various branches of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility
There are 208 vacancies for the Army wing, 42 for the Navy (Executive Branch), 92 for the Air Force Flight, 18 for Ground Duty Technical, 10 for Non-Technical, and 24 for the Naval Academy. For the Army wing, candidates from any stream with a 12th pass can apply. For the branches of the Air Force and Navy, it is mandatory to have a 12th pass in the Science stream.
Age Limit and Application Process
Only unmarried male and female candidates whose date of birth falls between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2010, are eligible to apply. Candidates should visit the UPSC website upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in, register, fill out the form, and submit it after uploading all the necessary documents.
Selection Process and Exam Date
Selection will be in two stages: a written exam and an SSB interview. The exam will be held on April 12, 2026. Candidates will be selected based on merit, including scores from both the written exam and the interview.
UPSC NDA/NA 1 2026 recruitment presents a significant opportunity for young candidates to build a career in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates should carefully understand the notification and application process and apply accordingly.
