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UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026; Notification Out for 394 Vacancy; Apply Now!
Union Public Service Commission (Central Government) has released the UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 Notification for 394 vacancies including National Defence Academy & National Academy Examination I posts. Interested candidates can check eligibility, age limit, salary and apply online at from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025 through the official website https://upsc.gov.in/.
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🔎 UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | UPSC NDA I (Central Government) |
| Post Name | National Defence Academy |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹40,000 – ₹1,60,000 (post-wise) |
| Selection Process | Exam/ Interview |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
📌 Vacancy Details
- Army Services: Male – 198 Posts, Female – 10 Posts
- Navy: Male – 37 Posts, Female – 05 Posts
- Flying – 90 Posts, Female – 02 Posts
- Ground Duty (Tech) – Male – 16 Posts, Female – 02 Posts
- Ground Duty (NonTech) – Male – 08 Posts, Female – 02 Posts
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Sceme) – Male – 21 Posts, Female – 03 Posts
📘 Eligibility Criteria
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy:—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 National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: – 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
🎯 Age Limit (Post-wise)
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st Jul 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
- SC/ST Candidate – 5 Years
- OBC Candidate – 3 Years
- PwD Candidate – 10 Years
💰 Salary Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lt & Ma | Rs.56,100/- to Rs.1,77,500/- |
| Lt Col to Maj Gen | Rs.1,21,200/- to Rs.2,12,400/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG Scale) | Rs.1,21,200/- to Rs.2,24,100/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG Scale) | Rs.2,05,400/- to Rs.2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen | Rs.2,25,000/- |
| COAS | Rs.2,25,000/- |
💰 Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwD: No Fees
📝 Selection Process
- Written Test
- Intelligence & Personality Test
- Document Verification
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10/12/2025 |
| Application Start | Ongoing |
| Last Date | 30/12/2025 |
| Exam Date | Not Announced |
👉 How to Apply for UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026?
- Visit https://upsc.gov.in/
- Go to “Careers”
- Open “UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026”
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents and pay fees
- Submit and print the form
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