NDA Vacancy 2026 (Out) - Apply Online for 394 NDA 1 Vacancy, Last Date December 30
NDA Vacancy 2026 - The UPSC conducts the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) exam. The UPSC released the NDA 2026 Vacancy in the official Notification. A total of 394 NDA vacancies have been announced by the commission. Candidates who wish to attempt the NDA exam must go through the notification to know about the NDA vacancies across academies. The NDA 2026 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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- NDA Vacancy 2026
- What is the NDA exam?
- NDA Salary 2026
For NDA 1 2026, the UPSC will release the NDA exam vacancy details in the official notification. The UPSC will also release the NDA 1 application form 2026 along with the official notification. Candidates who qualify in NDA 1 2026, will be recruited as per the NDA vacancy 2026. Go through the below table to know more about the NDA vacancies.
NDA Vacancy 2026
From the following table, candidates can check the NDA 1 & 2 2026 vacancies.
NDA 1 vacancies 2026
| Academy | Service | Total |
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 | |
| Air Force | ||
| (i) Flying | 92 | |
(ii) Ground Duties (tech) | 18 | |
(iii) Ground Duties (non tech) | 10 | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 | |
| Total | 394 | |
NDA 2 Vacancy Details
Year | NDA exam jobs vacancy |
NDA 2 2026 | 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 defense exams. UPSC conducts the exam to fill in various NDA 2026 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 2026
The NDA 2026 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, in-hand salary. NDA salary ranges from Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500. Candidates, for the first 4 years, are selected for the course, during which they are given stipend as Rs. 15,600.
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How to prepare for the NDA 2026 exam?
As the NDA exam has a lot of applicants appearing for it, it becomes tough to clear it. However, candidates who have known how to prepare for NDA 2026 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 2026 exam must start their preparation well in advance. Following are 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, test series.
Refer to the best study materials, NDA books to prepare for the exam efficiently.
Time management is the 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 concentration level.
Focus on physical activities as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are there for NDA 2026?
A:
The vacancies for NDA 2026 are a total of 394.
Q: What is the exam date for NDA I and II?
A:
The NDA 1 will be conducted on April 12, 2026, and the NDA 2 will be conducted on September 13, 2026.
Q: From where can I apply for NDA I 2026 Exam?
A:
Candidates can apply for the NDA 1 2026 exam from the official website - upsc.gov.in.
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 vacancy of NDA?
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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.
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Hi dear candidate,
Both the exams are tough in their own way.
NDA tests class and XII level academics along with intense personality as well as physical fitness with SSB. What makes NDA tough is number of competitors and SSB's challenging interview.
UPSC (Civil service) requires vast information about subjective
Hello there,
The NDA (National Defense Academy) Exam, conducted by UPSC twice yearly.
Educational criteria:
- For Army Wing: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics.
Hey candidate
Joining the National Defence Academy (NDA) directly after 10th is not possible, because the NDA requires candidates to have completed 12th class (10+2) or equivalent. preparation early (General Ability Test + Mathematics).
Here’s a short roadmap from 10th to NDA:
1. After 10th:
Choose Science (Physics & Maths)
Hello,
Knowing Hindi isn't necessary for giving NDA exam. The question papers are bilingual for most sections.
Though you will need Hindi as a language to communicate with other troops. Proficiency in English is required to crack the English paper and interview. Strong English skills is important for SSB and
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Yes, you are eligible as per your DOB (26,09,2006) for both exam NDA1 and NDA2 2025. Your age falls between 16.5 to 19.5 years for the NDA Exam. The NDA 1 exam form was released in December 2025, and the NDA 2 exam for released in May 2026. Those
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