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UPSC NDA & NA

UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission

Not notified yet2027 cycle. Waiting for the official notification

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Official website
upsc.gov.in
Careers page
upsconline.gov.in
Notification
Not released yet
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2027 cycleEstimate until notified

Key dates

  1. Notification2 Dec 2026 tentative
  2. Last date22 Dec 2026 tentative
  3. Tier 1 exam11 Apr 2027 tentative

Who can apply

Age
Not announced yet
Extra years
None listed
Qualification
12th pass (10+2); Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for Air Force and Navy. Students appearing in 12th may apply.
Also required
Unmarried candidates only. Air Force and Navy wings need Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 12th. The 2027 birth-date window will be in the notification due 2 Dec 2026; the check uses the NDA (I) 2026 window moved forward one year.

Based on the previous cycle. The new notification will appear on upsconline.gov.in.

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2026 cycle

Key dates

  1. Apply from10 Dec 2025
  2. Last date30 Dec 2025
  3. Tier 1 exam12 Apr 2026

Who can apply

Age
Set by date of birth (see below)
Born between
1 Jul 2007 and 1 Jul 2010
Extra years
None listed
Qualification
Army wing: 12th pass (10+2). Air Force, Navy and 10+2 Cadet Entry: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Students appearing in 12th may apply.
Also required
Unmarried candidates only. Air Force and Navy wings need Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 12th. Physical and medical standards apply.

Official notification: PDF on upsc.gov.in, checked 11 Oct 2026