UPSC NDA & NA (I) Exam 2026 Online Form (394 Posts)
Short Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the **National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2026**. Unmarried male and female candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force can apply online. The selection process involves a Written Exam followed by the SSB Interview.
| App Start | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card | March 2026 |
| Gen / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / Women | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
| Age Criteria | Born between 02 July 2007 and 01 July 2010. |
| Wing Name | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Army Wing | 208 | 12th Pass in Any Stream (Arts/Commerce/Science). |
| Air Force | 120 | 12th Pass with Physics and Mathematics. |
| Navy / Naval Academy | 66 |
- Step 1: Click on the “Apply Online” link below to visit upsconline.nic.in.
- Step 2: If you are a new user, complete the **One Time Registration (OTR)** first. If already registered, login with Email/Mobile/OTR ID.
- Step 3: Go to “Latest Notifications” -> “NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026”.
- Step 4: Fill Part-I (Basic Details) and Part-II (Fee, Center Selection, Photo/Sign Upload).
- Step 5: Modification window will be available for 7 days after the last date (if needed).
📢 1. Blog Analysis
Golden Opportunity: NDA is the premier entry for 12th graders to become officers. The Army wing allows students from Arts/Commerce backgrounds, which is a unique advantage. However, the Air Force and Navy wings strictly require Physics and Math. The competition is tough, but the real test is the **SSB Interview** (900 Marks) which follows the written exam.
📖 2. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Total 900 Marks | Offline (OMR Based)
- Paper 1: Mathematics (300 Marks): 120 Questions based on 11th/12th Algebra, Calculus, Matrices, Trig, Stats. (Duration: 2.5 Hours).
- Paper 2: GAT (600 Marks):
– Part A: English (200 Marks) – Grammar & Vocab.
– Part B: General Knowledge (400 Marks) – Physics, Chem, History, Geography, Current Affairs. - Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answers.
🎯 3. Strategy for April Exam
1. Math Sectional Cutoff: You MUST score at least 25% (approx 75 marks) in Math separately to get your GAT paper checked. Focus on Algebra and Trigonometry if Calculus is weak.
2. English is Scoring: The 200 marks in English are easier to score than GK. Focus on Antonyms/Synonyms and Spotting Errors.
3. Current Affairs: Focus on Defence exercises, Awards, and Science & Tech from the last 6 months.
| Apply Online (Link Active) | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |