NDA 1 2026 Notification: What’s New?
NDA 1 2026 notification has been released for a total of 394 vacancies. Few changes have been noticed in the notification. This time, the vacancies for the Navy wing in National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy (INAC) has been announced for all executive branch.
NDA 1 2026 Notification: What’s New?
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released NDA 1 2026 notification on December 10 for a total of 394 vacancies. Along with the notification, the apply online link has been activated. Few changes have been noticed in the notification. This time, the vacancies for the Navy wing in National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy (INAC) has been announced for all executive branch. Both male and female candidates can apply. The overall NDA vacancies 2026 are less compared to last year. In 2025, more than 400 vacancies were announced. Selection of candidates for NDA exam is done based on the written exam and SSB Interview. Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than July 1, 2007 and not later than July 1, 2010 can apply.
What is Executive Branch in NDA Navy?
The Executive branch in NDA Navy handles the core leadership and operations. They are responsible for handling navigation, warfare, etc. Specialized branches for these General Service (Seaman), Logistics, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Law, Information Technology, etc.
NDA Vacancies 2026
The break-up of NDA I 2026 vacancies is given below.
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA |
Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 05 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) |
|
| Air Force |
(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
24 (including 03 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) |
| Total |
|
394 |
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