Can Students Born 2007-2010 Apply for NDA 2026? | UPSC NDA 1 Age Eligibility Criteria
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YES! Students born 2 July 2007 – 1 July 2010 eligible for NDA 1 2026 (Exam: 12 Apr 2026). NDA 2: 2 Jan 2008 – 1 Jan 2011. Registration live since 10 Dec 2025 (last date 30 Dec). Male/female, unmarried, 12th pass/appearing (PCM for Navy/Air Force).
Can Students Born in 2007-2010 Apply for NDA 2026?
UPSC NDA 1 2026 registration started 10 Dec 2025. Students born between 2 July 2007 – 1 July 2010 are ELIGIBLE for NDA 1 (Exam: 12 Apr 2026). NDA 2: Born 2 Jan 2008 – 1 Jan 2011. Both male/female, unmarried, 12th pass/appearing (PCM for Navy/Air Force).
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NDA 2026 Eligibility Overview
Key Answer: YES! Students born between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010 can apply for NDA 1 2026. Exact DOB matters more than age (16.5-19.5 years).
Every year 3-4 lakh candidates apply. Only DOB range in official notification determines eligibility – not just being 16-19 years old.
Exact Date of Birth Criteria
| Exam | Date of Birth Range | Eligible Years |
|---|---|---|
| NDA 1 2026 | 2 July 2007 – 1 July 2010 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| NDA 2 2026 | 2 Jan 2008 – 1 Jan 2011 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Example: Born 15 March 2008? Eligible for BOTH NDA 1 & NDA 2 2026.
NDA 1 2026 Registration Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Registration Starts | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Written Exam | 12 Apr 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | After written result |
Complete NDA 2026 Eligibility
- DOB: 2 Jul 2007 – 1 Jul 2010 (NDA 1)
- Gender: Male & Female both eligible
- Marital Status: Unmarried only
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Attempts: Unlimited attempts till age limit
Stream-wise Educational Eligibility
| Stream/Academy | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Army Wing | 12th pass/appearing (Any stream) |
| Air Force/Navy | 12th with Physics + Maths |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet) | 12th with Physics + Maths |
NDA 1 2026 Registration Status
Status: Registration LIVE since 10 Dec 2025
Apply at: upsconline.nic.in → “Online Application” → “NDA & NA 1 2026”
Fee: ₹100 (SC/ST/Females/Sons of JCOs exempt)
FAQs – Age Eligibility Doubts
❓ Born 2007? Eligible?
YES if DOB ≥ 2 Jul 2007 (NDA 1 2026)
❓ Born 2010? Eligible?
YES if DOB ≤ 1 Jul 2010 (NDA 1 2026)
❓ Born 2 Jul 2010? Eligible?
Borderline: Check exact notification. Usually cutoff is inclusive.
❓ Born 1 Jul 2007? Eligible?
NO – Before 2 Jul 2007 cutoff
❓ Class 11th student? Eligible?
YES if DOB matches + appearing in 12th
✅ 2007-2010 Born? You’re Eligible! Apply Now
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