Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA 1 2026 notification on December 10, activating the apply-online link for eligible candidates. The notification confirms the complete schedule, vacancy distribution, application fee details, and the mandatory eligibility criteria for the upcoming National Defence Academy & Naval Academy examination. The NDA 1 2026 registration window will remain open until December 30, after which the application correction facility will be provided. UPSC has announced 394 vacancies for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 2026–27 training session. The NDA 1 2026 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026, as per the annual UPSC calendar.
NDA 2026 Apply Online: Key Details Candidates Must Know
UPSC has opened the NDA 1 application portal for the 2026 cycle. Candidates must register through the One Time Registration (OTR) system before accessing the detailed application form. The NDA application fee is INR 100, while SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fee. Before the step-by-step process, here is a brief overview of important information applicants need to review:
- Registration last date: December 30, 2025
- Vacancies: 394
- Exam date: April 12, 2026
- Mode of exam: Offline written test followed by SSB
- Eligibility: Class 12 passed/appearing
- Age limit: 16.5 to 19.5 year.
How to Fill the NDA 1 2026 Application Form?
The NDA registration process is fully online. The steps below outline the complete method:
- Visit the UPSC online portal.
- Click on the NDA 1 Apply Online button.
- Generate the One Time Registration (OTR) ID.
- Log in using the newly created credentials.
- Fill in academic, personal, and communication details.
- Upload documents and photographs in the correct format.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
NDA 1 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
UPSC has retained the standard eligibility conditions for NDA 1 2026. Candidates must have completed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board. The age limit requires candidates to be between 16.5 and 19.5 years, with birth dates matching the window specified in the notification.
NDA 2026 Vacancy Breakdown
UPSC has announced 394 seats, covering vacancies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. The final distribution will be released in the detailed vacancy list on the portal.
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