NDA eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Union Public Service Commission's own notice: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 (Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II; F.No. 7/01/2026.E.1(B)), dated 20 May 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
NDA & NA (II) 2026 notice. NDA (I) 2027 was not yet notified on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.upsc.gov.in before you apply.
Am I eligible for NDA?
Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 20 May 2026.
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Age limit and qualification by post
Born 1 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2011
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| NDA Army wing (158th Course) - 208 vacancies (198 male, 10 female) | Born 1 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2011 | Class 12 (10+2) pass or equivalent from a State Board or University; any stream.Final-year students may apply. |
| NDA Navy & Air Force wings + Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry (120th INAC) - Navy 42, Air Force 120 (Flying 92, GD Tech 18, GD Non-Tech 10), INA 24 | Born 1 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2011 | Class 12 (10+2) pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent.Final-year students may apply. |
Age relaxation by category
No relaxation by category in the notice
- No category-wise age relaxation is stated - the birth-date window is the same for all
- Only unmarried male/female candidates; must not marry until training is complete
Application fee
- ₹100: All candidates except those exempted (OBC/EWS must pay)
- ₹0: SC, ST, female candidates, and wards of serving/ex JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools or Sainik Schools
Fee not refundable. Ward exemption needs certificate from school principal at SSB.
Other conditions in the notice
- Unmarried male/female only
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal, or specified persons of Indian origin (certificate of eligibility needed; not for Gorkha subjects of Nepal)
- Class 11 students not eligible; Class 12 appearing candidates must submit pass proof by 10 June 2027
- Physical standards per Appendix-III
- Those who resigned/withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from an Armed Forces training academy are ineligible
Questions
What is the age limit for NDA?
Born 1 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2011, as per the notice dated 20 May 2026 (Union Public Service Commission). Confirm on https://www.upsc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does NDA give?
No relaxation by category in the notice, as per the notice dated 20 May 2026. Confirm on https://www.upsc.gov.in.
What is the NDA application fee?
₹100: All candidates except those exempted (OBC/EWS must pay); ₹0: SC, ST, female candidates, and wards of serving/ex JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools or Sainik Schools (as per the notice dated 20 May 2026).
What qualification is needed for NDA?
NDA Army wing (158th Course) - 208 vacancies (198 male, 10 female): Class 12 (10+2) pass or equivalent from a State Board or University; any stream. NDA Navy & Air Force wings + Indian Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry (120th INAC) - Navy 42, Air Force 120 (Flying 92, GD Tech 18, GD Non-Tech 10), INA 24: Class 12 (10+2) pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent. (as per the notice dated 20 May 2026).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.