NDA 1 Notification 2026 for 400+ Vacancies, Check Details

NDA 1 Notification 2026 PDF will be released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today, 10th December 2025, along with complete details. A total of 400 vacancies are to be filled through the NDA 1 2026 exam. Interested candidates can download the official notification PDF from the official portal of UPSC, or the direct link will be provided here.

UPSC NDA 1 Notification 2026

Candidates interested in the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) can apply online for NDA 1 Exam 2026 from 10th to 30th December 2025 through the official website of UPSC.

NDA 1 Notification 2026 PDF

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will soon release the notification PDF for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 157th Course and for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January, 2027. The complete information regarding eligibility criteria, application process, and selection process is mentioned in the NDA 1 Notification 2026 PDF, which can be accessed directly by clicking on the link shared here.

NDA 1 Application Form 2026

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) is a national-level defence exam conducted twice every year to select eligible candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC). The online form-filling process for the NDA 1 exam will start from 10th December 2025 at www.upsc.gov.in.

NDA 1 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying for NDA 1 2026 should check the required educational qualifications and age limit. Unmarried male and female candidates who have completed their 12th class and are aged between 16.5 to 19.5 are eligible to apply online for the NDA 1 Exam 2026.

Educational Qualification

• For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th pass/HSC or equivalent
• For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at NA: 12th Class/HSC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Note: 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.

Age Limit

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2006 and not later than 01st July, 2009 are eligible to apply online for UPSC NDA 1 2025 Exam.

UPSC NDA 1 Application Form 2026

Candidates aspiring to apply online for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA-1) can submit their application forms through the official website UPSC from 10th December 2025 onwards. For the ease of candidates, the direct NDA 1 2026 Application Form Link is also provided in the article, as activated at www.upsc.gov.in.

NDA Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) includes the Written exam and an SSB Interview.

• Written examination
• Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB)