The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA/NA) I 2026 as well as the Combined Defence Services Exam I. Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces can check and download the notification from the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in. The application process has begun on December 10 and will remain open till December 30, 2025.

Interested candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

NDA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age: Both male and female candidates who are unmarried and born between January 2, 2006 and January 1, 2009, are eligible to apply.

Educational qualifications:

For the Army Wing of NDA, candidates must h

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