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    NDA Vacancy 2027: Check Notification, Total Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

    NDA Vacancy 2027: Check Notification, Total Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 15 Oct 2026, 04:13 PM IST

    NDA Vacancy 2027 - The UPSC conducts the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) exam. The UPSC will release the NDA 2027 Vacancy in the official Notification. Candidates who wish to attempt the NDA exam must go through the notification to know about the NDA vacancies across academies. The NDA 2027 is conducted twice annually with the purpose of recruiting candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and Naval Academy courses.

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    1. NDA Vacancy 2027
    2. What is the NDA exam?
    3. NDA Salary 2027
    NDA Vacancy 2027: Check Notification, Total Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online
    UPSC NDA vacancy

    For NDA 2027, the UPSC will release the NDA exam vacancy details in the official notification. The UPSC will also release the NDA application form 2027 along with the official notification. Candidates who qualify in NDA 2027 will be recruited as per the NDA vacancy 2027. Go through the table below to know more about the NDA vacancies.

    NDA Vacancy 2027

    From the following table, candidates can check the NDA 1 & 2 2027 vacancies.

    NDA 2 Vacancy Details

    Academy

    Service

    Total

    National Defence Academy

    Army

    To be announced

    Navy

    To be announced

    Air Force


    (i) Flying

    To be announced

    (ii) Ground Duties (tech)

    To be announced

    (iii) Ground Duties (non-tech)

    To be announced

    Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)


    To be announced

    Total


    394


    To be announced


    NDA 1 Vacancy 2027

    Academy
    Service
    Total
    National Defence Academy
    Army

    To be announced

    Navy

    To be announced

    Air Force
    (i) Flying

    To be announced

    (ii) Ground Duties (tech)

    To be announced

    (iii) Ground Duties (non-tech)

    To be announced

    Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

    To be announced

    Total

    To be announced

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    NDA Vacancies previous year

    In the table below, we have shared the past year's vacancies for the NDA exam.

    NDA year and vacancies

    NDA 2 Vacancy Details

    Course

    Vacancy

    148th National Defence Academy (Indian Army)

    208

    148th National Defence Academy (Indian Navy)

    42

    148th National Defence Academy (Indian Air Force)

    120 (28 for Ground duty)

    110th Indian Naval Academy Course

    30

    Total

    400

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    What is the NDA exam?

    The NDA is one of India's most popular and competitive defence exams. The UPSC conducts the exam to fill various NDA 2027 vacancies, for admission of eligible aspirants into the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Air Force wings as well as an Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). UPSC NDA is conducted twice a year in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview, and the NDA vacancies are released in the official notification. Candidates who qualify in the written test are eligible to appear in the SSB (Services Selection Board) and Medical Test; shortlisted candidates are then recruited as per the NDA vacancies.

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    NDA Salary 2027

    The NDA 2027 salary is given to candidates who qualify in the exam and get recruited in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, or Indian Air Force as per their merit. The NDA salary consists of the detailed salary, pay scale, allowances, perks, and in-hand salary. NDA salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Candidates, for the first 4 years, are selected for the course, during which they are given a stipend of Rs. 15,600.

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    How to prepare for the NDA 2027 exam?

    As the NDA exam has a lot of applicants appearing for it, it becomes tough to clear it. However, candidates who know how to prepare for NDA 2027 by focusing on the study materials, solving question papers and test series, and those who have been excellent in academics in 10+2 can qualify the exam easily. Applicants applying for the NDA 2027 exam must start their preparation well in advance. The following are a few NDA preparation tips -

    • Refer to the syllabus and NDA exam pattern as mentioned in the notification.

    • Download previous year question papers of NDA.

    • When the exam is near, candidates must focus on giving more and more mock tests and test series.

    • Refer to the best study materials, NDA books, to prepare for the exam efficiently.

    • Time management is a skill for the NDA exam, as there is a fixed time duration of the exam.

    • Candidates must make sure that they maintain a healthy lifestyle and focus on meditation to increase their concentration level.

    • Focus on physical activities as well.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many vacancies are there for NDA 2027?
    A:

    The UPSC  announced the NDA 2027 vacancies in the official website.

    Q: What is the vacancy of NDA?
    A:

    The vacancy of NDA is the number of vacant posts which are to be filled in the respective Indian Defense Forces such as the Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. The NDA vacancies are mentioned in the NDA notification which is released on the official website.

    Q: How can I get job in NDA?
    A:

    Candidates can get NDA jobs, after they apply for the exam, qualify it and successfully complete the NDA course.

    Q: What is the exam date for NDA I and II?
    A:

    The NDA I 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 11, 2027.

    Q: From where can I apply for NDA 2027 Exam?
    A:

    Candidates can apply for the NDA 2027 exam from the official website - upsc.gov.in.

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    Questions related to NDA

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    Have a question related to NDA ?

    Hello, for NDA 1 2027, candidates born between 2 July 2008 and 1 July 2011 are expected to be eligible. You can check the official notification on the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/examinations.

    Hello Stutdent,

    Based on the NDA 2027 eligibility information available, the expected date-of-birth range for NDA 1 2027 is from July 2, 2008 to July 1, 2011. Since your date of birth is May 14, 2008, it falls before this range. Therefore, you would not be eligible for NDA 1

    Hello, if you are currently in Class 11 with PCM and want to appear for the NDA exam in September 2027, you can start preparing from Class 11 itself. Focus on Mathematics, English, General Knowledge and current affairs, along with regular physical fitness. You will need to complete Class 12

    Hi Simranjit Kaur Dhillon

    For NDA, the 12th-appearing rule generally allows students who are in Class 12 to apply, but the exact eligibility is based on the notification for that particular exam.

    For your DOB 4 February 2010, you should not rely on age alone for NDA 2027. UPSC will