UPSC NDA 1 2026 Notification OUT at upsc.gov.in for 394 Posts Announced - Check Registration Dates Here
NDA 2026 Notification PDF: The Union Public Service Commission has released recruitment notification for National Defence Academy (NDA) and National Academy (I) on its official website. upsc.gov.in. A total of 394 vacancies are to be filled under National Defence Academy and National Academy. Candidates can find details including notifications, online application links, vacancies, educational qualifications, and other details here.
UPSC NDA 1 Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released the detailed notification for the National Defence Academy and National Academy Exam 1 2026 on its official website. A total of 394 vacancies are to be filled under National Defence Acadamy and National Academy. Union Public Service Commission will upload the admit card of the written exam in the first week of April 2026. The written exam is scheduled to be held on 12 April 2026.
Candidates having requisite educational qualification including 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can apply online on this major recruitment drive at https://upsconline.nic.in. Candidates will get all details including notifications, online application links, vacancies, educational qualifications, and others below in this article.
UPSC NDA 2026 Notification
The UPSC has released the UPSC NDA 1 2026 Notification PDF containing all the crucial details including online application links, vacancies, educational qualifications, and others. You can download the notification pdf directly through the link given below-
| NDA 2026 Notification | PDF Download Link |
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UPSC NDA 1 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Commission has uploaded the detailed schedule for the National Defence Academy and National Academy Exam 1 2026 on its official website. Candidates can check the important dates below:
| Events | Dates |
| NDA 1 2026 Notification | 10 December 2025 |
| NDA 1 2026 Application Form | 10 December to 30 December2025 |
| NDA 1 2026 Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
UPSC NDA 1 Recruitment Notification 2026 Overview
The NDA 2026 Notification PDF consist of all crucial details including educational qualification, selection process, vacancy details, selection method and other details. You can check the overview of the recruitment drive given below-
| Event | Exam Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Recruitment Body | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Two times a year (April & September) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Selection Method |
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| Total Marks |
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| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
NDA Recruitment 2026: What is NDA 1 Nationality Eligibility?
To apply for UPSC NDA 1 Recruitment 2026, candidates should have required educational qualification as mentioned below-
A candidate should be:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.
Educational Qualification 2026
- Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC NDA 1 2025 can check the eligibility below:
- National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) - 12th/10+2/ Intermediate Exam from any recognized board.
- Naval Academy NA Only for Male - 12th/10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics as a Subject.
UPSC NDA Exam 2026: Check NDA 1 Selection Process 2025
The selection for admission into National Defence Academy and National Academy Exam 1 2026 will be done in two stages mentioned below-
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Written Exam - Applicants will be called for a written exam which tests their knowledge and aptitude.
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Intelligence and Personality Test (SSB) - Candidates qualified in the written test will be called for the SSB Interview round.
Candidates who clear both stages will be required to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of the original 10th certificate and 12th certificate.
How To Apply For UPSC NDA 2026?
Candidates can apply online for the UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2026 after following the steps given below:
Step 1 Go to the UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2: Now register through 'One Time Registration (OTR)' platform available on the home page.
Step 3: Fill out the Application Form and enter all the details mentioned.
Step 4: Now upload the Class 10th Marksheet, Class 12th Marksheet (if available), Certificate of residence and Caste certificate (if applicable)
Step 5: Pay the Application Fee.
Step 6: Download and keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
NDA 1 Exam 2026: Check UPSC NDA Exam Pattern
The Commission will conduct the written exam on April 12, 2026 across the countrh. The mode of the exam will be offline and will be conducted in both English and Hindi. Candidates can check the subjet-wise questions, marks and duration through the table given below:
| Subject | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2½ Hours |
| General Ability Test | 150 | 600 | 2½ Hours |
| SSB Test/Interview |
| 900 | 5 Days |
| Total | 1800 | ||
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