UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 Result
UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 Result Released – Download Result & Admit Card
| Recruitment Name | UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 Result |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 Result for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) First Examination 2026. Candidates who applied for this prestigious defence recruitment examination can now check and download their result, admit card, answer key, and other important documents through the official UPSC portal. The UPSC NDA I Examination 2026 was conducted for admission into Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings. Candidates who qualified in the written examination will be shortlisted for the next stages including SSB Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The direct links to download result, answer key, admit card, and official notification are provided below. |
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 02 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 16 April 2026 |
⚠️ Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official UPSC website.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 0/- |
| Female Candidates | ₹ 0/- |
💳 Payment Mode: E Challan, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible DOB | Born Between 01 July 2007 to 01 July 2010 |
| Minimum Age | 16.5 Years |
| Maximum Age | 19.5 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC NDA I Recruitment Rules.
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NDA (Army) | Male : 198 | Female : 10 | 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board in India. |
| NDA (Navy) | Male : 37 | Female : 05 | 10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics. |
| NDA (Air Force Flying) | Male : 90 | Female : 02 | 10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics. |
| NDA (Air Force Ground Duties Tech) | Male : 16 | Female : 02 | 10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics. |
| NDA (Air Force Ground Duties Non Tech) | Male : 08 | Female : 02 | 10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics. |
| Naval Academy | Male : 21 | Female : 03 | 10+2 Intermediate with Physics & Mathematics. |
Total Vacancy : 394 Posts
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Read the official NDA I Recruitment Notification carefully.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Complete One Time Registration if required.
- Fill all personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the examination fee through online mode if applicable.
- Preview the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
❓ UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 : Important Questions
Q. What is the total number of posts in UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 394 posts have been announced under UPSC NDA & NA I Examination 2026.
Q. What is the minimum educational qualification for NDA I 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have passed or appeared in 10+2 Intermediate Examination from a recognized board.
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Candidates born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 are eligible.
Q. What is the selection process for NDA I Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Selection includes Written Exam, SSB Interview, Medical Test, and Final Merit List.
Q. What is the official website of UPSC?
Ans. https://upsc.gov.in/
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination every year to recruit eligible candidates for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA along with Naval Academy courses. The UPSC NDA Examination is considered one of the most prestigious defence entrance examinations in India because it provides an opportunity to candidates to serve the nation as commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces.
The UPSC NDA I Recruitment 2026 notification was released for a total of 394 vacancies across various wings including Army, Navy, Air Force Flying Branch, Ground Duties Technical, Ground Duties Non-Technical, and Naval Academy. Both male and female candidates who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were allowed to apply online through the official UPSC website.
Candidates applying for Army Wing were required to pass Class 12th examination from any recognized board in India, while candidates applying for Navy and Air Force branches were required to have Physics and Mathematics subjects in their 10+2 Intermediate examination. The examination process includes a written examination followed by Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, psychological tests, group tasks, and medical examination.
The written examination consists of Mathematics and General Ability Test papers. Questions are designed to test the candidate’s analytical ability, reasoning skills, mathematical aptitude, English knowledge, current affairs awareness, and general science understanding. Candidates qualifying in the written examination are shortlisted for the SSB Interview round conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
The SSB Interview process generally includes Officer Intelligence Rating Tests, Picture Perception and Discussion Tests, Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercises, Outdoor Group Tasks, Psychology Tests, Personal Interview, and Conference Round. This process evaluates leadership qualities, communication skills, decision-making ability, confidence level, and personality traits of candidates.
Candidates who successfully clear all stages including written examination, SSB interview, and medical standards are included in the final merit list prepared by UPSC. Selected candidates are then admitted to the National Defence Academy located in Khadakwasla, Pune and Naval Academy for training before joining the defence forces as officers.
UPSC NDA examination not only offers a respected career in the Indian Armed Forces but also provides candidates with excellent training, discipline, personality development, leadership qualities, educational opportunities, and a secure future. Every year lakhs of candidates from across India participate in the NDA examination to fulfill their dream of serving the country.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPSC website for latest updates regarding NDA result, answer key, admit card, SSB interview dates, merit list, medical guidelines, syllabus, and recruitment notifications. Aspirants should also start preparing for physical fitness and personality development alongside written examination preparation to improve their selection chances in the SSB interview process.
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