UPSC NDA / NA-I Recruitment 2026 Online Form
UPSC NDA / NA-I Recruitment 2026: Important Information
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA-I) Examination 2026. This is a golden opportunity to become an Officer in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates can check all the important details below before applying:
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | NDA / NA-I 2026 |
| Date of Notification Release | December 10, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | December 30, 2025 (Up to 6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | December 30, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | To be notified in December 2025/January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | March 2026 (Expected) |
| Written Exam Date | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) |
🔗 Application Link (Apply Link)
To apply online, candidates must first register on the “One Time Registration” (OTR) platform on the official UPSC website.
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Official UPSC Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
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Online Application Link: https://upsconline.nic.in/ (Will be active upon application start)
IMPORTANT LINKS UPSC NDA / NA-I Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Apply Online Link |
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Official Notification |
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UPSC Official Website |
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📋 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person with an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India. |
| Age Limit | Candidate must have been born between July 02, 2007 and July 01, 2010. (No age relaxation applies) |
| Marital Status | Only Unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. |
| Educational Qualification | |
| Army Wing of NDA | 12th Class Pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination from a recognized board, or appearing. |
| Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA | 12th Class Pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board, or appearing. |
| Physical Standards | The candidate must be physically and medically fit as per the standards prescribed by UPSC. |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Female Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Challan.
📝 Exam Pattern
The NDA / NA selection process consists of two stages: the Written Examination and the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
Written Examination
| Subject | Code | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 1 | 300 | 2 ½ Hours |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 2 | 600 | 2 ½ Hours |
| Total | 900 | 5 Hours |
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Question Type: Objective Type Questions.
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Medium: Hindi and English.
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Negative Marking: One-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
SSB Interview
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Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the 900-mark SSB Interview/Personality Test.
📚 Syllabus
1. Mathematics (300 Marks)
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Algebra
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Matrices and Determinants
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Trigonometry
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Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions
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Differential Calculus
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Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
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Vector Algebra
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Statistics and Probability
2. General Ability Test (600 Marks)
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Part ‘A’: English (200 Marks): Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion in extended text.
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Part ‘B’: General Knowledge (400 Marks):
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Physics
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Chemistry
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General Science
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History, Freedom Movement, and Geography
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Current Events
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