UPSC NDA / NA I Examination 2026: Key Information
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
10 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
30 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date |
12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Available Now |
| Answer Key |
16 April 2026 |
| Result |
08 May 2026 Available Now |
Candidates should verify details on the UPSC official website
Application Fee Details
- General, OBC: ₹ 100/
- SC / ST: ₹ 0/
- All Female Category: ₹ 0/
Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As Per 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
UPSC NDA / NA I Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| header |
value |
posts |
| Cadet Name |
Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) |
Army |
208 |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) |
Navy |
42 |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) |
Airforce |
120 |
| Naval Academy NA Only for Male |
10+2 Cadet Entry |
24 |
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Army |
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. |
| Navy |
Candidates must have Passed in 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board. |
| Airforce |
Candidates must have Passed in 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board. |
| 10+2 Cadet Entry |
Candidates must have Passed in 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board. |
How to Check & Download UPSC NDA / NA I Result 2026
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission
- On the homepage, go to the “Result” section or “Latest Updates / Notifications”
- Click on “Result 2026” link
- The result will open in PDF format
- Download the PDF file
- Open it and check your result
UPSC NDA / NA I Recruitment 2026: Mode Of Selection
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Medical Examination
- Physical Examination
