UPSC NDA 2026 · post details
NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)
Recruited through the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10)
Age limit
Born 01 Jan 2008 – 01 Jan 2011
Classification
NDA 158th Course — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)
Vacancies
18 (16 male, 2 female)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (158th Course) | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10) | NDA 158th Course — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) | Born 01 Jan 2008 – 01 Jan 2011 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University (candidates appearing in 12th Class may also apply). Unmarried candidates only.
Age limit
Born 01 Jan 2008 – 01 Jan 2011, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Written examination (Mathematics 300 + General Ability Test 600 marks), then SSB Test/Interview (900 marks) and medical examination.
See the full UPSC NDA exam pattern →UPSC NDA 2026 important dates
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application (last date) | 9 June 2026 (6 pm) |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Course commencement | 1 July 2027 (158th NDA Course and 120th INA Course) |
Source: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II (published 20 May 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) through UPSC NDA?
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10), as printed in the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC NDA NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) 2026?
Candidates must be born 01 Jan 2008 – 01 Jan 2011, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)?
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University (candidates appearing in 12th Class may also apply). Unmarried candidates only.
Which exam stages apply to NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech)?
Written examination (Mathematics 300 + General Ability Test 600 marks), then SSB Test/Interview (900 marks) and medical examination.
How many NDA — Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) vacancies are there?
18 (16 male, 2 female), as per the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II.