Union Public Service Commission UPSC NDA 1 2026 Admit Card will release in 1st week of April 2026 . NDA 1 2026 Exam will be held on 12 April 2026. Candidates can download Admit Card using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by login into the portal. A direct link is provided below.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC National Defence Academy I Examination 2026
NDA 1 2026 Notification : Short Details
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Dates : 10 December 2025
- Online Application Last Date : 30 December 2025
- Last Date of Pay Application Fee : 30 December 2025
- NDA 1 2026 Exam Date : 12 April 2026
- Admit Card Available : April 2026
- Result : Update Soon
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Fee
- General / OBC : ₹100
- SC / ST / Female: ₹ 0
- Online Application Payment Mode : Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/UPI and Online Mode also.
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Age Limit
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02/07/2007 and not later than 01/07/2010 are eligible.
- For Age Relaxation Read the UPSC NDA 1 2026 Notification
| UPSC NDA 1 2026 Post Vacancy Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Total Post | Education Eligibility |
| Navy | 42 | 12th/10+2 Class pass with Physics and Mathematics. |
| Airforce | 120 | |
| Naval Academy | ||
| Army | 208 | 12th/10+2 Pass from any recognized board of India |
UPSC NDA Exam Pattern
NDA I exam consists of two papers:
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Markes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics | 2.5 hrs | 300 |
| II | General Ability | 2.5 hrs | 600 |
- SSB Interview: 5-day process including psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview 900 Marks.
- Total Selection Marks: 1800.
NDA 1 2026 syllabus
Mathematics
- Algebra, Matrices, Trigonometry
- Calculus, Statistics, Probability
- Analytical Geometry
General Ability Test (GAT)
- Part A (English): Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
- Part B (General Knowledge): Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Affairs.
How to download NDA admit card 2026
- Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released notification on 10 December 2025 for UPSC NDA 1 2026 . Interested Candidates can Apply Online for National Defence Academy NDA 1 Examination 2026 from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025.
- Union Public Service Commission UPSC has implemented OTR i.e. One Time Registration system for all other types of recruitment including National Defence Academy NDA.
- Step I: i) Visit the UPSC OTR portal.
Click on “New Registration”.
- Fill in your basic details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, Email ID, etc.
Verify your details using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
- Create a password to complete the OTR process.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
Log in to the UPSC Online Application Portal.
Click on “Apply Online” and select “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026”.
The application form is divided into two parts:
Part I Registration:
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and preferences for the academy and branch.
Choose your preferred examination center.
Part II Registration:
Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature (20 to 300 KB in JPG format).
Upload a scanned copy of a valid photo ID proof (20 to 300 KB in PDF format).
Pay the application fee:
₹100 for General/OBC candidates.
No fee for SC/ST candidates and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs.
Agree to the declaration and submit the application.
- Take Out the Print after Final Submission of Application Form.
Steps to Download NDA 1 2026 Admit Card
- Go to the official UPSC website, i.e. upsc.gov.in.
- Click the “Admit Cards” link on the homepage.
- Click on “E-Admit Cards for various Recruitment” posts.
- Click the “NDA 1 2026 Admit Card” link.
- Read the instructions carefully and click the “Yes” button.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth in the required fields.
- Download the UPSC NDA 1 2026 Admit Card.
Important Link For Online Application
Download Admit Card
Exam Date Notification
Apply Online
OTR Registration
Download Notification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Last Date of NDA 1 2026 Application Form 30 December 2025
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Exam held on 12 April 2026.
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02/07/2007 and not later than 01/07/2010 are eligible.
For NDA 1 Exam 2026, you must be an unmarried male or female, born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010, and have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (with PCM for Air Force/Navy) from a recognized board to be eligible.