UPSC NDA NA I Exam Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 394 Posts

By Deepak Kumar | Posted: Dec 11, 2025 | Last Date: Dec 30, 2025

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The UPSC NDA & NA I Exam recruits young men and women (where applicable) for training as future Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force via the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA). Successful candidates undergo rigorous academic and military training and, on successful completion, are commissioned as officers in their respective services.

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (i) 2026 Job Highlights:

Name of Exam	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026
No. of Seats	394
Job Location	All India
Notification Release Date	N/A
Online Application Start Date	10 December 2025
Prelims Exam Date	N/A
Minimum age limit	16.5 Years
Maximum age limit	19.5 Years
Notification Release Link	Click here
Direct Online Application Link	Apply now (Join Our WhatsApp Channel)
Helpline	N/A

Name of Exam:
UPSC NDA NA I Exam Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 394 Posts
No. of Seats:
394
Job Location:
All India
Online Application Start Date:
10 December 2025
Minimum age limit:
The minimum age for this job is: 16.5 Years
Maximum age limit:
The maximum age for this job is: 19.5 Years
Notification Release Link:
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 Job Official Notification: Click here
Direct Online Application Link:
Apply now

Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- 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
Nationality:
- Citizen of India, OR
- Subject of Nepal, OR
- Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement in India
- Certificate of eligibility required for categories (ii) and (iii) except Gorkha subjects of Nepal
Marital Status:
- Candidates must be UNMARRIED (both male and female)
- Male divorcee/widower candidates cannot be treated as unmarried and are not eligible
- Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of full training
- Marriage subsequent to application date will lead to disqualification
- Marriage during training will result in discharge and liability to refund all expenditure

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
Applications without prescribed fee (unless exempted) shall be summarily rejected

Pay Scale:
- During Training at NDA (3 years): Fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month (starting pay in Level 10)
- Cost of training including accommodation, books, uniforms, boarding, and medical treatment borne by Government
- Pocket expenses (approximately Rs. 3,000/- per month) to be met by candidates/parents
- Financial assistance of Rs. 2,500/- per month available if parent's income is less than Rs. 45,000/- per month
- Initial Deposit on joining NDA: Rs. 40,376/- (includes pocket allowance, insurance, incidental expenditure)
- After Commissioning as Lieutenant:
  - Lieutenant: Pay Level 10 - Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- per month
  - Captain: Pay Level 10B - Rs. 61,300 - 1,93,900/- per month
  - Major: Pay Level 11 - Rs. 69,400 - 2,07,200/- per month
  - Lt. Colonel: Pay Level 12A - Rs. 1,21,200 - 2,12,400/- per month
  - Colonel: Pay Level 13 - Rs. 1,30,600 - 2,15,900/- per month
- Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500/- per month (fixed) from Lieutenant to Brigadier
- Additional Allowances:
  - Dearness Allowance (as applicable to civilians)
  - Dress Allowance: Rs. 20,000/- per year
  - Transport Allowance (TPTA): Rs. 7,200/- + DA (higher cities) or Rs. 3,600/- + DA (other places)
  - Children Education Allowance: Rs. 2,250/- per month per child (for two eldest children)
  - Hostel Subsidy: Rs. 6,750/- per month per child
  - Free Ration in kind in peace and field areas
  - Field Area Allowances (depending on posting)
  - Para Allowance: Rs. 10,500/- per month
  - Special Forces Allowance: Rs. 25,000/- per month
- Insurance Coverage:
  - During Training: Rs. 15 lakh (one-time premium of Rs. 7,200/-)
  - After Commissioning: Rs. 1.25 Crore (monthly subscription of Rs. 12,500/-)

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