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/.

🔎 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

3.Airforce:

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.

Age Relaxation:

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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