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UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA-I & II 2026)
Official Commission / Board: Union Public Service Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2027-01-10
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
April 2027
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 January 2027Base: 16 to 19 YearsBetween 02-08-2007 and 01-08-2010 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
404 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹56,100 Basic₹85,000 - ₹1,05,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open20 Dec 2026
Last Date to Apply10 Jan 2027
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowApril 2027
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC NDA & NA 2026 | Union Public Service Commission | 12th Class Pass of 10+2 pattern (Physics & Math for Air Force/Navy) | 404 | 16 to 19 Years | Stipend ₹56,100 during training; Lieutenant Pay Level 10 |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹100 | No Age Relaxation | 19 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹100 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 19 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹100 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 22 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | Exempted (₹0) | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 24 Years | 100% Application Fee Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 29 to 34 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 19 to 24 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1Written Examination (900 Marks: Math 300 + GAT 600)
Mandatory Screening2SSB Interview & Psychological Assessment (900 Marks)
Qualifying Stage3Medical Board Examination
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
Stage 1: Written Examination (Mathematics + GAT 900 Marks)
Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)Duration: 5 Hours (2.5 Hours Math + 2.5 Hours GAT)
Negative Marking:1/3rd (0.33%) deducted for each incorrect answer
Criteria:Minimum qualifying standard: 25% marks in each paper mandatory
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code 01: Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus, Matrices, Trig) | 120 | 300 | 150 mins |
| Code 02: General Ability Test (Part A English 200M + Part B GK 400M) | 150 | 600 | 150 mins |
| Total Scheme | 270 Qs | 900 Marks | 5 Hours (2.5 Hours Math + 2.5 Hours GAT) |
2
Stage 2: SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
Mode: 5-Day Services Selection BoardDuration: 5 Consecutive Days
Criteria:Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), PPDT, GTO tasks, Psychology test, and Final Board Conference
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-I: Screening (OIR & PPDT) | 2 | Qualifying | Composite |
| Stage-II: Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks & Interview | — | 900 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | — Qs | 900 Marks | 5 Consecutive Days |
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
✓Permanent Commission for Army, Navy, and Air Force officer cadres
✓Open to both male and female candidates across India
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