- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC NDA NA 1 2026 Notification: There's big news for students preparing for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (UPSC NDA NA 1 2026). According to the UPSC exam calendar, the notification for NDA NA 1 Recruitment 2026 is scheduled to be released today, December 10, 2025. With the release of the notification, the application process will begin and continue until the deadline of December 30, 2025. Eligible and interested candidates will be able to fill out the application form online within the stipulated timeframe.
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NDA NA 1 Application Form 2026:
NDA I application form will be available from December 10 to 30. THE NDA II application form will be released on May 20. Candidates can fill the application form till June 9. To fill out the application form, candidates need to first create a one-time registration ID. After creating the OTR ID, they can apply for the exam. This is a one-time process and the ID is valid for applying to the exams conducted by UPSC.
The application fee is INR 100. SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA & NA 2026.
NDA 2026 Exam Calendar: Complete Schedule
| Event | NDA 1 2026 | NDA 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | December 10, 2025 | May 20, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | December 10, 2025 | May 20, 2026 |
| Application End Date | December 30, 2025 | June 9, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | To be notified (typically 7 days after application deadline) | To be notified (typically 7 days after application deadline) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Last week of March 2026 | First week of September 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | April 12, 2026 (Sunday) | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Written Result Declaration | Expected by April 26, 2026 | Expected by the last week of September 2026 |
| SSB Interview Period | May-June 2026 | October 2026 |
| Final Result | To be announced | To be announced |
NDA NA 1 Eligibility 2026:
NDA eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. This comprises age, qualification, and physical standards. Candidates must be aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Only unmarried candidates can apply for the exam. Those who have passed Class 12 are eligible.
Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 can also fill out the application form. NDA Eligibility is the same for both male and female candidates.
NDA NA 1 2026: Steps To Apply
Step 1: To fill out the UPSC NDA Recruitment 206 application form, first visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2: On the website's home page, click on "Create Account" and register by filling in the required details.
Step 3: After this, complete the form by filling in the other details through login.
Step 4: Candidates should now submit the form by paying the prescribed fee (if applicable).
Step 4: After submitting the form, take a printout and keep it safe.
