UPSC NDA I Admit Card 2026
Download & Complete Exam Guide
The UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 hall ticket is now available. The written examination is on 12 April 2026. This guide covers download steps, vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern, and the full selection process.
UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 — What This Exam Offers
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the admit card for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 on 02 April 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 12 April 2026 at centres across India.
NDA is one of India’s most prestigious defence entrance pathways, open to both unmarried male and female Class 12 students. A total of 394 vacancies are on offer across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy.
🔴 Admit Card is LIVE as of 02 April 2026. Download immediately from upsc.gov.in. Exam is just days away on 12 April 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Admit Card Released | 02 April 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Official Portal | upsc.gov.in |
| Gender Eligibility | Unmarried Male & Female candidates |
NDA I 2026 — Recruitment Timeline
Wing-wise Vacancy Breakdown — 394 Posts
Army Wing
208Male: 198 | Female: 10
Navy Wing
42Male: 37 | Female: 5
Air Force – Flying
92Male: 90 | Female: 2
AF – Ground Tech
18Male: 16 | Female: 2
AF – Ground Non-Tech
10Male: 8 | Female: 2
Naval Academy
24Male: 21 | Female: 3
Total: 370 Male + 24 Female = 394 Posts across all wings combined.
Age Limit & Educational Qualification
Class 12 in Any Stream
- 10+2 Intermediate pass from a recognised board
- No specific subject restriction for Army wing
- Final-year Class 12 students appearing in 2026 exams can apply provisionally
Class 12 with PCM
- 10+2 Intermediate with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- Applies to Navy, Air Force (Flying), and Air Force (Ground Duties — Technical)
- Final-year PCM students appearing in 2026 can apply provisionally
Step-by-Step: Get Your Hall Ticket Now
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What to verify on your admit card:
What to Carry & What to Leave Behind
Reach your assigned examination centre at least 60 minutes before your reporting time. Follow all invigilator instructions strictly.
✓ Carry These
- Printed colour admit card (2 copies)
- Original photo ID — Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport / Driving Licence
- Black or blue ballpoint pen
- 1 extra passport-size photograph
✕ Do Not Carry
- Mobile phones & smartwatches
- Calculators & electronic devices
- Notes, books, or study material
- Bags with prohibited items
- Bluetooth accessories
Written Exam Structure — Two Papers
The NDA written exam consists of two objective-type papers held on the same day. Negative marking applies — so attempt only those questions you are confident about.
Mathematics
- Algebra, Matrices & Determinants
- Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry
- Differential & Integral Calculus
- Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability
General Ability Test (GAT)
- English — Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary
- General Knowledge — Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- History, Geography, Civics & Current Affairs
- Social Studies & General Science
⚠️ Negative marking applies in both papers. Wrong answers carry a penalty. Do not guess blindly — unattempted questions are safer than wrong ones.
Road from Written Exam to Commission
12 Apr 2026
Merit Cut-off
5-day Process
Fitness Check
Commission
The SSB Interview is a 5-day personality and intelligence assessment conducted at Services Selection Board centres. Only candidates who clear the written exam cut-off are called for SSB. The final merit list is based on both written exam marks and SSB scores combined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Download your NDA admit card exclusively from upsc.gov.in. This is the only verified source for UPSC hall tickets, result notifications, and recruitment updates.
Beware of fake websites and social media posts sharing unofficial admit card links. UPSC never communicates through third-party portals or intermediaries. Keep your registration ID and login credentials strictly private.
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