UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2025

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UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2025

Post Updated: December 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM

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Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026, inviting applications for 394 posts in Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates aged 16.5-19.5 years (born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010) with 12th pass or equivalent can apply.

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Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies	394
Minimum Qualification	12th Pass
State/Region	All India
Application Start Date	December 10, 2025
Application Last Date	December 30, 2025
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) I Examination 2026 Short Details of Notification SarkariJob.Com
Important Dates Application Begin : 10/12/2025 Last Date for Apply Online: 30/12/2025 upto 11:59 PM Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/12/2025 Correction Date : To be announced Exam Date : To be announced Admit Card Available : To be announced Result Announced : To be announced		Application Fee General / OBC : ₹100/- EWS : ₹100/- SC / ST : No Fee Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit: Minimum 16.5 years and Maximum 19.5 years (as on 01/07/2026) Selection Process: Written Examination (900 Marks), SSB Interview (900 Marks), Medical Examination, Merit List
Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 394
Post Name	Total Vacancies	Eligibility/Details
National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA)	394	Passed / Appearing 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam from any recognized board in India with Physics & Mathematics for Air Force / Navy 10+2 Passed / Appearing in any stream for Army Wing Unmarried Male / Female Candidates; Age between 02/07/2007 to 01/07/2010
Physical Eligibility Standards
Male Candidates		Female Candidates
Category	General/OBC	Category	General/OBC
Height	157 cm	Height	152 cm
Weight	Proportionate to height	Weight	Proportionate to height
Chest (Unexpanded)	81 cm	-	-
Chest (Expanded)	86 cm	-	-
Physical Efficiency Test Standards
Test Type		Standards
1.6 KM Race		Male: 5 min 45 sec \| Female: 6 min 30 sec
Chin-ups/Pull-ups		Male: 8 times (minimum) \| Female: Not Applicable
Salary & Pay Scale Details Stipend during Training: Level 10 - ₹56,100/- (7th Pay Commission) Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 50%), HRA (24% in X Cities), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance Job Security: Defence Services Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis Exam Type: Offline Written Exam Total Questions: 270 Questions for 900 Marks Duration: 5 Hours Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks Deducted for Wrong Answers Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:1000 (High competition) Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers Pan India: Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, etc. Center Allocation: Based on candidate's preference and availability Candidates must choose centers during application; No changes allowed later
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