The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 394 vacancies through the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online on the official UPSC website. The last date to submit applications is December 30, 2025, by 06:00 PM.

Vacancy Details:

National Defence Academy – Army (157th Course, January 2027):

Male: 198

Female: 10

Total: 208

National Defence Academy – Navy (All Executive Branch):

Male: 37

Female: 05

Total: 42

National Defence Academy – Air Force (Flying):

Male: 90

Female: 02

Total: 92

National Defence Academy – Air Force (Ground Duties – Technical):​​​​​​​

Male: 16

Female: 02

Total: 18

National Defence Academy – Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Technical):

Male: 08

Female: 02

Total: 10

Naval Academy – 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (119th INAC, All Executive Branch):

Male: 21

Female: 03

Total: 24

Overall Total Vacancies:​​​​​​​

Male: 370

Female: 24

Grand Total: 394

Eligibility Criteria:

Army Wing (NDA): Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam.

Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Candidates appearing for the Class 12 exam in 2026 are eligible, provided they submit proof of passing by December 10, 2026.

Candidates must be unmarried and pledge not to marry until the completion of their training.

Age Limit:

Candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years old as on July 1, 2027. This includes candidates born between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2010.

Application Fee:

Rs. 100 for General and OBC male candidates.

No fee for female candidates, SC/ST candidates, or eligible wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs.

Payments can be made via credit/debit cards, UPI, or internet banking.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply through the official UPSC website before the deadline.