UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 394 National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Posts | Free Job Alert @ upsconline.nic.in

UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission has released the job notification regarding filling of National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Job Vacancies. The Governmrent organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 394 National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 20.05.2026 to 09.06.2026.

UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Post Name : National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA)
• Job Type : Central Govt
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Advt No : 10/2026-NDA-II
• Vacancies : 394
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs. 56,100 - Rs.1,77,500 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 20.05.2026
• Last Date : 09.06.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 20 May 2026
• Last Date for Apply Online : 09 June 2026
• Date of Examination: 13 September 2026

Vacancy Details : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

Academy	Service / Branch	Male Vacancies	Female Vacancies	Total
National Defence Academy (NDA) – 158th Course	Army	198	10	208
	Navy (All Executive Branch)	37	05	42
	Air Force – Flying	90	02	92
	Air Force – Ground Duties (Tech)	16	02	18
	Air Force – Ground Duties (Non-Tech)	08	02	10
Naval Academy (INAC) – 120th Course	10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (All Executive Branch)	21	03	24
Total		370	24	394

Salary Details : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

a) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training:-

• Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA : Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10)

(b) Pay

Rank	Pay Level (in Rs.)
Lt to Maj	Lt - Level 10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)/- Capt - Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900)/- Maj - Level 11 (69,400 – 2,07,200)/-
Lt Col to Maj Gen	Lt Col - Level 12A (1,21,200 – 2,12,400)/- Col - Level 13 (1,30,600 – 2,15,900)/- Brig - Level 13A (1,39,600 – 2,17,600)/- Maj Gen - Level 14 (1,44,200 – 2,18,200)/-
Lt Gen (HAG Scale)	Level 15 (1,82,200 – 2,24,100)/-
Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale)	Level 16 (2,05,400 – 2,24,400)/-
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG)	Level 17 (2,25,000/-) (fixed)
COAS	Level 18 (2,50,000/-) (fixed)

• Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig : Rs 15,500 p.m. fixed

Age Limit : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

• Minimum Age : 16.5 years
• Maximum Age : 19.5 years

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible.



Qualification : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

1. 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.

2. 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.

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.

Application Fee : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

• General / OBC / EWS (Male) : Rs.100/- (Non-Refundable)
• SC / ST Candidates : Nil (Exempted)
• Female Candidates (All categories) : Nil (Exempted)
• Wards of serving/ex-JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools / Sainik Schools (run by Sainik Schools Society) : Nil (Exempted - certificate from Principal required for verification at SSB)

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type)

Candidates must first clear the offline pen-and-paper written test. It consists of two papers held on the same day:

Paper 1: Mathematics (Code 01)

• Time: 2½ Hours
• Maximum Marks: 300 Marks

Paper 2: General Ability Test / GAT (Code 02) * Time: 2½ Hours

• Maximum Marks: 600 Marks (Divided into Part A: English and Part B: General Knowledge)

Total Written Marks: 900 Marks

Note: There is a penalty (Negative Marking) of 0.33 marks for every wrong answer.

Stage 2: SSB Test / Interview

Candidates who clear the minimum qualifying cutoff marks in the written exam will receive an invitation to appear before a Services Selection Board (SSB) for a intelligence and personality test.

Total SSB Marks: 900 Marks

The SSB interview process takes place over 5 days and is divided into two distinct phases:

• Stage I: Comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates who fail Stage I are sent back on the first day.
• Stage II: Comprises Interviews, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, Psychological Tests, and the Conference.

For Air Force Flying Branch aspirants: Candidates must additionally pass the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

• Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a rigorous medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers to ensure they meet the strict physical and medical standards required for military training.

Stage 4: Final Merit List

• The final selection list is issued separately for male and female candidates. It is compiled by combining the Marks of the Written Examination + Marks of the SSB Interview. Admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force wings of the NDA, or the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of the Naval Academy is granted strictly in order of merit, subject to medical fitness and operational vacancies.

How to Apply : UPSC NDA Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Combined Defence Services Examination, National Defence Academy,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply Online from 20 May 2026 to 09 Jun 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.upsc.gov.in
• Find the Combined Defence Services Examination, National Defence Academy Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• After verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Union Public Service Commission requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the key dates for the NDA & NA (II) 2026 Examination?

• Date of Official Notification: May 20, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: June 9, 2026 (until 06:00 PM)
• Date of Written Examination: September 13, 2026

2. What is the eligibility criteria regarding age limits and marital status?

• Age Limit: Only candidates born not earlier than January 1, 2008, and not later than January 1, 2011, are eligible to apply.
• Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried (both male and female). They must also undertake not to marry during their training period, or they will be discharged and required to refund all training expenditures.

3. What are the educational qualifications required for different wings?

• For the Army Wing of NDA: A pass in the 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent.
• For the Air Force Wing, Naval Wing of NDA, and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INA: A pass in the 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent. (Note: Candidates appearing in the 12th class exam can also apply provisionally, but 11th-class students are not eligible).

4. Is there an application fee, and who is exempted from paying it?

• The standard application fee is ₹100/- (Rupees one hundred only).
• Fee Exemption: All Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military or Sainik Schools are completely exempted from paying the fee. No exemption is available for OBC or EWS candidates.

5. What is the structure of the selection process and exam pattern?

The selection process consists of two primary stages followed by a medical check-up:

Stage 1: Written Examination (900 Marks): Two objective-type papers conducted via pen-and-paper mode on the same day:

• Mathematics: 2½ Hours (300 Marks)
• General Ability Test (GAT): 2½ Hours (600 Marks)
• Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.33 marks for every wrong answer.

Stage 2: SSB Test/Interview (900 Marks): A 5-day intelligence and personality evaluation round. (Candidates opting for the Air Force Flying Branch must additionally clear the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test).