| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) I Examination 2026 Short Details of Notification Sarkariofficer.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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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