UPSC holds the Indian Naval Academy Examination for the entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA)/ Naval Academy (10+2) and Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), twice a year.

 UPSC conducts Indian Naval Academy Examination for the admission to Indian Naval Academy (INA) as graduate officer-trainees of the Indian Navy through a written examination following which the Services Selection Board (SS) conducts a 5-day testing that includes general aptitude, psychological testing, medical tests, team skills along with physical and social skills and interview.