The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 Notification for admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA). Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website.

This examination is conducted for recruitment into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

Recruitment Board: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s central recruiting agency responsible for conducting prestigious examinations such as Civil Services, NDA & NA, CDS, and other Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ services. Established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, UPSC ensures a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process for appointments to the Government of India.

Candidates must carefully note all key dates related to the NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026, including notification release, online application start and last date, exam date, and admit card availability. Missing any deadline may lead to rejection of the application, so applicants are advised to apply well before the closing date and regularly check official updates.

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (I) 2026

The application fee for the UPSC NDA examination is charged as per the official UPSC notification. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories and all female candidates are fully exempted from paying any application fee. Other candidates should follow the instructions mentioned in the notification while applying online.

The UPSC has released a total of 394 vacancies for the NDA & NA (I) 2026 exam. These vacancies are distributed among the Army, Navy, Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). Candidates can apply as per the official notification.

Candidates applying for NDA & NA Exam 2026 must meet the following educational qualifications as prescribed by UPSC:

This section provides all the essential links for candidates preparing for the NDA & Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2026. Here, you can access the official UPSC notification, online application portal, detailed syllabus, previous years’ question papers, and SSB interview guidance. These links help candidates stay informed, complete their application process, and prepare effectively for both the written exam and SSB interview.

Candidates must apply online for the NDA & NA Examination 2026 through the official UPSC website. The application process includes One Time Registration (OTR), filling the online application form, uploading required documents, and submitting the form before the last date: