UPSC NDA & NA (I) Examination 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
30 December 2025
Closed
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (after training)
Age limit
16.5-19.5 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST: Nil
About This Exam
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy exam for entry into Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Naval Academy. NDA I 2026 exam conducted on April 12, 2026.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
394
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
10 December 2025
Application End Date
30 December 2025
Exam Date
12 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
12th pass or appearing (10+2 pattern)
Age limit
16.5-19.5 years
16.5-19.5 years
No relaxation for any category
Educational Qualification
12th pass with Physics & Math for Navy/Air Force
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Written Exam → SSB Interview (5 days) → Medical → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (after training)
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 10 starting (after commissioning)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
Free training, Accommodation, CSD canteen, Medical, Pension, Adventure activities
Job Role & Responsibilities
Cadet at NDA (Army/Navy/Air Force wing) or Naval Academy
Career Growth & Promotions
Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Colonel → Brigadier → Major General → Lt General → General.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST: Nil
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