UPSC NDA 2026
UPSC NDA
Union Public Service CommissionNational Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR) Apply Online (upsconline.nic.in) Twice a Year (NDA-I & NDA-II) hard
UPSC NDA 2026 Overview
The National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) examination is the premier tri-service military academy entrance in India, training young officers together for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force at Khadakwasla, Pune.
Key Examination Details
| Exam Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (NDA-I in April, NDA-II in September) |
| Wings | Army, Navy, Air Force, and 10+2 Cadet Entry (INAC) |
| Total Selection Marks | 1800 Marks (900 Written + 900 SSB) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Can female candidates apply for UPSC NDA?
Yes! Following Supreme Court guidelines, unmarried female candidates are fully eligible to apply for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA on equal terms with male candidates.
Q.What is the age limit for NDA?
Candidates must be unmarried and aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years during commencement of the course.
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