
NDA Vacancies 2026: The Union Public Service Commission releases the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Vacancies in the official notification. These numbers are always remain tentative till the declaration of final result. As per the official notification, the total number of NDA 2026 vacancies are 394. The Commission will select the candidates separately against the NDA and NA vacancies. The UPSC receives the requisition from the Ministry of Defence regarding the vacancies in different forces.
The candidates should note that the number of vacancies have a direct relation with the NDA cutoff. Higher the number of vacancies implies low cutoff for the exam. The Commission will conduct the NDA exam on April 12, 2026 for such vacancies. NDA exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses. The selection process of NDA comprises the written exam and SSB Interview.
Also Read:
- NDA 1 Vacancies 2026
- NDA Exam Schedule 2026
- Previous Years' NDA Vacancies
- NDA Selection Process
- NDA Vacancy 2026 FAQs
NDA 1 Vacancies 2026
NDA Exam Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | NDA 1 Admit Card 2026 TENTATIVE |
| 12 Apr ' 26 | NDA 1 2026 Exam Date |
| 20 May ' 26 | NDA 2 2026 notification |
| 20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26 | NDA 2 2026 application |
| 13 Sep ' 26 | NDA 2 2026 Exam |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec ' 25 | NDA 1 Notification 2026 |
| 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25 | NDA 1 Application Form 2026 |
| 14 Sep ' 25 | NDA 2 2025 exam |
Exam On - 12 Apr '26