Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post ofNational Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026for 394 vacancies. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 12th April 2026 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 157th Course and for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January 2027.All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online atUPSCofficial websiteupsconline.nic.infrom10th December 2025to till the application last date30th December 2025for NDA 1 examination 2026.
Total Vacancies
(i.) For 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.
(ii.) For 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.
Note :- 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.
| Exam Name | Wing | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208(including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42(including 05 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force | Flying -92(including 02 for female candidates)Ground Duties (Tech) -18(including 02 for female candidates)Ground Duties (Non Tech) -10(including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24(including 03 for female candidates) | |
| Total Post | 394 | |