Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the NDA 2026 Registration process on 30th December 2025 for first session. The registration process is commenced through online mode only. No offline mode is entertained to fill up the application form.
When to apply for NDA 1 2026? On 10th December 2025, Check other details below >>
NDA 2026 Registration – Till 30th Dec
NDA I 2026 Application Form last date is till 30th December 2025 (6:00 PM). Click here to register.
UPSC NDA 2026 exam is organized at national level for selecting candidates in Defence Forces like Army, Navy and Air Force. It is organized two times in a year. Only 12th pass or appearing candidates will be eligible to apply for NDA.

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Below candidates can check complete details about UPSC NDA application form 2026 including fee, documents required and how to apply steps.
NDA 2026 Application Form
Candidates interested in applying for NDA exam must check the apply details below:
- Candidates are able to get the NDA application form 2026 only via online mode.
- UPSC opens the registration window two times in an academic year.
- The registration form has been released from 10th December 2025 for NDA-1 and for NDA 2 it will be opened from 20th May 2026.
- To fill up the application, firstly candidates have to create profile on the website.
- If the candidates have already created their profile they can directly proceed towards to fill up the application and universal registration.
- Candidates must have a details of one photo ID proof like Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card generated by central/state government.
- The authority will also provide facility to withdraw the application form after the completion of application window.
- Candidates must submit the application before the last date, i.e. 30th December 2025 (NDA 1) and 9th June 2026 (NDA 2).
Application Fee:
- The application fee for NDA exam is Rs.100/-.
- SC/ST, Female or Wards of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs candidates are exempted from the application fee.
- The fee can be paid through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment of any registered bank.
- No offline method is provided for fee payment.
Documents Required for NDA Registration 2026
Check list of documents to be ready with for filling the NDA 2026 application form:
- Class 10th & 12th passing certificates
- Class 10th & 12th mark sheets
- Photograph
- Signature
- Photo ID proof
- Category certificate (If applicable)
- Bank & payment details for online fee payment, etc.
Specifications for Scanned Documents:
In the table below, we have listed the specifications of documents needed to be upload in the NDA application form 2026:
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NDA 2026 Application Correction
After the closing of application window, UPSC will open the NDA application correction facility. It will be provided through online mode only. A seven days window will be opened to make correction in application form.
The correction will be commenced from first week of January 2026 (Session 1) and second week of June 2026 (Session 2). After this window, no correction facility will be entertained. To make correction, candidates will have to login in the registration platform and make the necessary correction.
NDA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for NDA exam, candidates must check the eligibility given below:
- Nationality: Indian nationals, Subject of Nepal, a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam.
- Qualification: For Army wing, candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent exam organized by a State Education Board or a University. For Airforce & Naval wing, candidates must have qualified 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects.
- Age Limit: Candidates DOB should fall not earlier than 1st July, 2007 and not later than 01st July, 2010 for NDA 1 2026.
- Gender & Marital Status: Only unmarried male/female candidates are eligible to apply for NDA.
- Appearing: Candidates appearing in the 12th or equivalent exam are also eligible to apply.
- Physical Standards: Applying candidates should be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination (NA).
NDA 2026 Application Dates
Candidates applying for NDA exam must check the official dates and apply accordingly:
| Events | Dates (Announced) | |
| NDA I | NDA II | |
| Release of Notification | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Application Starts date | 10th December 2025 | 20th May 2026 |
| Last date to apply for NDA | 30th December 2025 (6:00 PM) | 9th June 2026 |
| Application correction window | 1st week of January 2026 | 3rd week of June 2026 |
| Application withdraw | 1st week of January 2026 | June/ July 2026 |
| Exam date | 12th April 2026 | 13th September 2026 |
How to Apply for NDA 2026
Candidates can follow the given below steps to fill out the NDA 2026 Registration Form:
- Candidates have to visit the website of UPSC- upsc.gov.in (Link is provided above).
- Go through the “Whats New” section and click on the “NDA Exam Notification”.
- For registration, you have click on “Create Account” option.
- Read the declaration and click on “Proceed for Account Creation”.
- Verify your Email ID and proceed for further steps.
- If you are already registered, you can directly login and fill the form.
- Now, enter your basic details and complete the registration part.
- After registration, you have verify your Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Now, login again and fill other details in the application form.
- After filling the details, upload the scanned images of photograph and signature.
- Candidates also have to upload their 10th & 12th certificates, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable).
- After submitting the details, go through the latest notification section and click on “Click Here for Part-1”.
- Now, read and accept the declaration and proceed for “Click Here for Part-2”.
- Now, fill the remaining details like preferences etc.
- After that, make the fee payment through online or offline mode.
- Once the fee payment is successful, proceed for the “Center Selection & Agreeing to Declaration”.
- Select the center option and accept the declaration to final submit the application form.
In the above mentioned article we have provided all the details regarding UPSC NDA Registration 2026 including dates & eligibility criteria. Candidates are suggested to check their eligibility and then apply for NDA exam.
For any other queries about UPSC NDA 2026 application form, candidates can ask us by leaving their comments below.
My age is currently 28/08/2010. Am I eligible to take the exam or not?
Hello Richa, application form for NDA 1 2026 is over now. But as per your DOB, you are eligible for NDA 2 2026 exam.
hey my son is studying in 9th standerd can we APPLY for NDA
Hello, only 12th passed or appearing candidates are eligible to apply.
I make mistake in universal registration. Please help me to correct my mistake in universal registration form.
Hello Shyampal, you can login and edit details in URN profile section.
Sir, I accidentally typed “creamy layer” instead of “OBC” in the application form (NDA). Can I change it now?
Hello, No only details filled in URN profile is editable for one time only.
Hello i study in class 12th but not pass out I can apply NDA1 and my glass power -3.0 what am I eligible in this exam for anyone like (army)
Hello Raj Kumar, to apply for NDA your eyes should properly fit under the specified vision. The corrected vision should be 6/6 6/6.
Iam completed my 12 standard my age 31 January 2007 iam eligible for this job
Hello Hima, you are not eligible to apply. Candidates should born on or between 1st July 2007 to 1st July 2010 to apply for NDA 1 2026 exam.
11th appearing student cc am apply???
Hello Ravindra, only 12th passed or appearing candidates are eligible to apply.
What height required for NDA examination?
Hello, you can check the heigh & weight eligiblity for NDA exam from here.
Hlo I am ishika now I am in 12th standard can I give NDA 1
Hello Ishika, yes you are eligible to apply.
Specs allowed and not allowed
Hello Jeyakrishna, specs are allowed if you come under the specified power limits.
i am now in class 11 can i give NDA-1
Hello Ashutosh, you are not elibile to apply. Only 12th passed or appearing candidates are eligible to apply.
What are the cieretria of and requirements of joining airforce
Hello Prabhat, you can check the NDA eligibility criteria from here.
My son will appear 12 th in 2026 how can I upload 12 th certificate
Hello Suchitra, you can choose the option as 12th appearing while filling the application form.