Job.info Name of exam: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026
No of posts: 394 posts
Vacancy Breakup:
# National Defence Academy: 370
# Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Airforce | 120 |
| Naval Academy | 24 |
Educational Qualification:
Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination
Age Limit: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible to apply for these posts. Application Fee of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam 2026
+ Others: Rs. 100/-
+ SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
+ Women: Nil
+ Payment Mode: Online. Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC.
Important Dates:
+ Starting date of online application submission: 20th May 2026
+ Last date of online application submission: 09th June 2026
+ Date of written exam: 13th September 2026