UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment 2026 Notification - Apply Online for 394 Posts

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2027)

• Minimum Age: 16.5 years (born not later than 01-Jul-2010)
• Maximum Age: 19.5 years (born not earlier than 01-Jul-2007)
• Only unmarried male/female candidates born between 01/07/2007 and 01/07/2010 are eligible

Educational Qualifications

• For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent
• For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent
• Candidates appearing in the 12th class can also apply
• Such candidates must submit proof of passing by 10 December 2026
• Important: Candidates appearing in 11th class are NOT eligible

Nationality

• Citizen of India, OR
• Subject of Nepal, OR
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India
• Certificate of eligibility required for categories (ii) and (iii) except Gorkha subjects of Nepal

Marital Status

• Candidates must be UNMARRIED (both male and female)
• Male divorcee/widower candidates cannot be treated as unmarried and are not eligible
• Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of full training
• Marriage after the application date will lead to disqualification and training may be terminated

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 10-12-2025
• Online Application Start Date: 10-12-2025
• Last Date for Online Application: 30-12-2025 (up to 06:00 PM)
• Examination Date (Tier 1): 12-04-2026
• Written Result Declaration: May 2026 (Tentative)
• SSB Interview Period: June 2026 to July 2026 (Tentative)
• Course Commencement (NDA - 157th Course): 01-01-2027
• Course Commencement (Naval Academy - 119th INAC): 01-01-2027
• Certificate Submission Deadline (appearing candidates): 10-12-2026

Application Fee

• General/OBC Male Candidates: Rs. 100
• Female Candidates: No Fee
• SC/ST Candidates: No Fee
• Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military/Sainik Schools: No Fee (certificate required)
• Payment Mode: Visa/Master/RuPay Card or Internet Banking/UPI
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded; no fee exemption for OBC is mentioned in the general notes

Additional Instructions

• Apply only through the official UPSC online portal; other modes are not allowed.
• URN (Universal Registration Number) is required for all UPSC examinations.
• Ensure you have valid photo ID documents (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License, School ID).
• Keep the application number for future reference.
• Use Black Ball Pen for written examination answer sheets.
• Contact details and links provided by the official notification should be used for queries.