UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026 | 394 Posts | Apply Link

UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026 | Freshers | 12th Class | 394 Posts | Across India | Last Date: 30th December 2025

Company:  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group B of Central services. While Department of Personnel and Training is the central personnel agency in India.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 394 NDA NA I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the UPSC NDA NA I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Official Website: www.upsconline.nic.in

Examination: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026

Total Vacancies: 394 (Male: 370, Female: 24)

Note: Indian Army publishes vacancies for Men and Women separately. Though notified through common notification, NDA/Naval Academy men and women are separate entries with selection done separately in gender-pure manner as per vacancies notified.

Salary: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- per month

Experience:  Freshers

Job Location: Across India

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026:

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

Physical Standards: 

Height Requirements:

• Male Candidates: Minimum 157 cm
• Female Candidates: Minimum 152 cm
• For Flying Branch: Minimum 162.5 cm (both male and female)
• For Gorkhas and candidates from Hills of North Eastern region, Garhwal, Kumaon: Minimum reduced by 5 cm
• Growth allowance of 2 cm for candidates below 18 years

Weight Requirements:

• Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per prescribed charts
• Minimum and maximum weight limits specified for different height and age groups
• Weights below minimum or above maximum (except for documented body builders/wrestlers) not acceptable

Visual Standards for NDA/NA Entry:

• Uncorrected Vision: 6/12 in each eye
• Corrected Vision: 6/6 in each eye
• Limits of Myopia: -1.0 D Sph
• Limits of Hypermetropia: +2.0 D Sph
• Astigmatism: ±1.0 D Cyl (within limits of myopia and hypermetropia)
• Binocular Vision: III
• Colour Perception: CP Pass (assessed by Ishihara test at SMB, Anomaloscope at AMB/RMB)
• Kerato-refractive surgery (PRK/LASIK/SMILE) acceptable in all branches except submarine, diving and MARCO (subject to conditions)
• Surgery must be at least 12 months before examination, performed after age 20

Dental Standards:

• Minimum 14 dental points required
• Any 4 of 6 anterior teeth and any 6 of 10 posterior teeth must be present in good functional opposition
• Mouth opening of at least 30 mm required
• No more than two mobile teeth acceptable

Other Physical Standards:

• Chest circumference: Minimum 77 cm for male candidates
• Chest expansion: Minimum 5 cm
• Hearing: Must hear forced whisper at 610 cm distance with each ear
• Must be free from diseases, deformities, and medical conditions affecting military duty
• Permanent body tattoos only permitted on inner face of forearm (elbow to wrist) and back of hand

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 16.5 years – Born not later than 01st July 2010
• Maximum Age: 19.5 years – Born not earlier than 01st July 2007
• Only unmarried male/female candidates born between 01/07/2007 and 01/07/2010 are eligible
• Date of birth accepted only from Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent
• No subsequent change in date of birth allowed
• No other document relating to age (horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts, etc.) will be accepted

Selection Process for UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026:

• • Step 1: Visit official website https://upsconline.nic.in
  • Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
  • Step 3: Fill Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details
  • Step 4: Upload recent photograph and capture live photo
  • Step 5: Fill Examination Specific Module with preferences for Services (Army/Navy/Air Force in order of preference 1 to 4)
  • Step 6: Upload required documents and Photo ID details
  • Step 7: Select Examination Centre (first-apply-first-allot basis with ceiling on most centres)
  • Step 8: Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking
  • Step 9: Submit application and note down Application Number
  • Step 10: Download and save e-Admit Card when available
  • Important: Indicate at least one preference for service allocation (mandatory)
  • Note: Candidates must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in after qualifying written exam to receive SSB call
  • Note: Candidates with Navy first choice: Register on www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
  • Note: Candidates with Air Force first choice: Also register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for AFSB
  • Note: Email ID given to UPSC must be same as Directorate General of Recruiting website

Application Fees 

• Category	Fee Amount
  General/OBC Male Candidates	Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only)
  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 Credit/ Debit Card/ UPI Payment or Internet Banking
  • Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances
  • No fee exemption available for OBC candidates

How to Apply for UPSC NDA & NA l Recruitment 2026?

• Step 1: Visit official website https://upsconline.nic.in
• Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
• Step 3: Fill Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details
• Step 4: Upload recent photograph and capture live photo
• Step 5: Fill Examination Specific Module with preferences for Services (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)
• Step 6: Upload required documents (Date of Birth proof, Educational certificates, etc.)
• Step 7: Select Examination Centre from available options
• Step 8: Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking
• Step 9: Submit application and note down Application Number
• Step 10: Take printout of application for future reference
• Important: No corrections allowed after submission of application
• Note: Candidates already in Government Service must inform their Head of Office/Department
• Note: Candidates serving in Armed Forces must inform Commanding Officer and submit NOC at SSB

All interested and eligible candidates can apply this Combined Defence Services Examination CDS 1 through online latest by 30th December 2025

UPSC NDA & NA l Important Links

• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Notification PDF: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

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