UPSC NDA 2027: Eligibility, Exam Date & Vacancy

UPSC NDA 2027 is the upcoming National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2027 for candidates seeking admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy Course. The Union Public Service Commission has included NDA & NA (I), 2027 in its official Annual Calendar 2027. The notification is scheduled for 2 December 2026, the last date for applications is scheduled for 22 December 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for 11 April 2027. These dates are calendar dates and may be changed by UPSC if circumstances require. UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.

Important: The detailed NDA 2027 notification has not yet been released. Therefore, the final vacancy count, exact date-of-birth cut-off, fee, detailed eligibility conditions and other year-specific instructions should be treated as to be confirmed until UPSC publishes the official notification.

UPSC NDA 2027 – Quick Details

Recruiting Organisation	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2027
Notification Date	2 December 2026 – scheduled
Last Date to Apply	22 December 2026 – scheduled
Written Examination	11 April 2027 – scheduled
Mode of Application	Online
Qualification	Class 12 / equivalent, subject to wing-specific requirements
Vacancies	To be announced in the 2027 notification
Selection	Written Examination, SSB Interview/Tests and Medical Examination
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA 2027 Notification

UPSC’s official Annual Calendar 2027 lists the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2027. The calendar gives 2 December 2026 as the scheduled notification date, 22 December 2026 as the scheduled last date for applications and 11 April 2027 as the scheduled commencement date of the examination. UPSC also notes that examination and recruitment-test dates are liable to alteration when circumstances warrant.

The detailed notification will be the controlling document for the 2027 cycle. It will provide the vacancy distribution, date-of-birth conditions, educational qualification, nationality rules, fee, syllabus, examination scheme, physical and medical requirements and application instructions.

UPSC NDA 2027 Vacancy

NDA & NA (I) 2027 vacancies are not yet officially announced. The number of seats can vary between examination cycles and is normally specified in the detailed notification. Candidates should not use an unofficial vacancy figure as the confirmed 2027 vacancy.

Once UPSC publishes the notification, this section can be updated with the total vacancies and the applicable distribution for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy.

UPSC NDA 2027 Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Based on the established UPSC NDA examination framework, candidates applying for the Army Wing are required to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. For the Air Force, Naval Wing and Indian Naval Academy, candidates are generally required to have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying Class 12 examination may be permitted to apply subject to the conditions in the official notification.

The final educational qualification wording for NDA 2027 must be checked in the notification before submitting an application.

Age Limit

The exact date-of-birth range for NDA 2027 will be notified by UPSC. Recent NDA notifications have prescribed a narrow age window and required candidates to be unmarried. Applicants should therefore wait for the official 2027 date-of-birth cut-off rather than relying on a generic age calculation.

Marital Status

NDA candidates are required to satisfy the applicable unmarried-status condition. The exact wording and conditions will be provided in the 2027 examination notice.

Nationality

The NDA examination notice prescribes nationality conditions. These have included Indian citizens and certain other categories subject to the conditions laid down by UPSC and the Government of India. Candidates should check the final notification for the exact 2027 provisions.

UPSC NDA 2027 Selection Process

The NDA selection process is conducted in stages. Candidates first appear for the UPSC written examination. Candidates who qualify are considered for the Services Selection Board (SSB) process, followed by medical assessment and final selection under the applicable rules.

1. UPSC Written Examination – Mathematics and General Ability Test.
2. SSB Interview / Intelligence and Personality Tests – assessment of candidates shortlisted from the written stage.
3. Medical Examination – candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards.
4. Final Selection – based on the applicable merit, vacancies, eligibility and service requirements.

UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Pattern

Mathematics

The Mathematics paper tests the mathematical concepts prescribed by UPSC for the NDA level. Candidates should use the official 2027 syllabus and previous UPSC question papers as the primary references for preparation.

General Ability Test

The General Ability Test covers English and General Knowledge areas. The General Knowledge component broadly includes subjects such as physics, chemistry, general science, social studies, geography and current events according to the prescribed syllabus.

The exact marks, question distribution, duration and negative-marking provisions should be verified from the 2027 notification.

UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Date

The official UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 schedules the NDA & NA (I), 2027 examination for 11 April 2027. The notification is scheduled for 2 December 2026 and the application deadline for 22 December 2026.

Event	Scheduled Date
NDA & NA (I) 2027 Notification	2 December 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 December 2026
Written Examination	11 April 2027
SSB Schedule	To be announced
Medical / Final Selection	To be announced

UPSC NDA 2027 Application Form

UPSC examinations are applied for online through the Commission’s designated application system. UPSC’s website currently directs examination applicants to its new online application portal. Candidates should use only the application link provided by UPSC for NDA 2027.

How to Apply for UPSC NDA 2027

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open the NDA & NA Examination (I), 2027 notification after its release.
3. Read the eligibility and application instructions completely.
4. Open the official online application portal linked by UPSC.
5. Complete the required registration and personal details.
6. Enter educational and other information accurately.
7. Upload documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee, if required, according to the notification.
9. Review the application carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the form before the official closing date and save the confirmation for future reference.

UPSC NDA 2027 Application Fee

The examination fee and category-wise exemptions for NDA 2027 will be stated in the official notification. Candidates should not assume that the fee from an earlier NDA cycle automatically applies to 2027.

UPSC NDA 2027 Salary and Career

NDA is an entry route into officer training for the armed forces. Candidates selected through the applicable process undergo training and, after successful completion and commissioning, receive pay and allowances according to the service rules in force at that time.

The officer pay structure, allowances, training-related provisions and service conditions are governed by the applicable Government of India and service regulations. CareerSphere will add the precise 2027 information when the official notice and relevant service documents are available.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 certificate or other accepted date-of-birth proof
• Class 12 certificate/marks information, as applicable
• Valid identity information
• Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Category or other supporting certificates, where applicable
• Other documents specifically requested by UPSC

How to Prepare for NDA 2027

Candidates targeting the April 2027 examination have time to build a structured preparation plan before the notification. The most useful starting point is the official NDA syllabus and previous UPSC question papers. Preparation should combine concept revision, timed practice and regular mock tests.

Mathematics Preparation

• Build strong fundamentals in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, statistics and other syllabus areas.
• Practise calculations under time limits.
• Analyse previous NDA question papers and maintain an error log.

General Ability Test Preparation

• Strengthen English grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.
• Revise school-level science and social science fundamentals.
• Follow reliable current-affairs sources and revise important developments.
• Practise full-length GAT papers to improve speed and accuracy.

SSB Preparation

Written preparation should be accompanied by awareness of the SSB process. Candidates should develop communication, reasoning, group-interaction and decision-making skills while maintaining physical fitness suitable for the prescribed standards.

Why Check the Official NDA 2027 Notification?

Several important details cannot be safely finalised from the annual calendar alone. The detailed notice will determine the exact age cut-off, vacancies, eligibility conditions, fee, examination instructions and other requirements. Candidates should therefore treat the annual-calendar dates as scheduled dates and verify the final notification before applying.

UPSC NDA 2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

When will the UPSC NDA 2027 notification be released?

According to the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027, the NDA & NA (I), 2027 notification is scheduled for 2 December 2026.

What is the last date to apply for NDA 2027?

The UPSC calendar schedules 22 December 2026 as the last date for receipt of applications.

When is the NDA 2027 exam?

The NDA & NA (I), 2027 written examination is scheduled for 11 April 2027.

How many vacancies are available in NDA 2027?

The 2027 vacancy count has not yet been announced. UPSC is expected to provide the official vacancy details in the examination notification.

What qualification is required for NDA 2027?

For the Army Wing, candidates generally need Class 12 or equivalent. For the Air Force, Naval Wing and Indian Naval Academy, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at Class 12 level are generally required. The final rules must be checked in the 2027 notification.

Is NDA 2027 open to female candidates?

Yes. Women candidates have been eligible for NDA entry following the Supreme Court-related changes and subsequent UPSC recruitment cycles, subject to the eligibility and service conditions specified in the applicable notification.

Where can I apply for NDA 2027?

Candidates should apply only through the official UPSC online application system linked from the Commission’s website.

Official UPSC NDA 2027 Links

• UPSC Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
• UPSC Annual Calendar 2027: View the official calendar
• UPSC Online Application Portal: upsconline.nic.in

Related 2027 Recruitment Updates

• UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027
• SSC GD Constable 2027 Recruitment
• UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027

CareerSphere Update: This page will be updated after UPSC releases the official NDA & NA (I), 2027 notification. Candidates should rely on the official UPSC notice for final eligibility, vacancies, fees and application instructions.