The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam date for National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) I 2026. Candidates who have applied for the examination can now plan their preparation and exam-day arrangements accordingly.
The UPSC NDA & NA exam is conducted twice a year, and this notification is specifically for the first session of 2026.
UPSC NDA & NA I Exam 2026 – Overview
Details
Information
Exam Name
UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) I
Conducting Authority
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level
National Level
Exam Mode
Written Exam (Offline / Pen & Paper)
Admit Card Status
To Be Released
Job / Training Location
NDA Pune / NA Ezhimala
Official Portal
Available on Official Portal
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start
10December 2025
Online Application End
30 December 2025
NDA & NA I Exam Date 2026
12 April 2026
Admit Card Release
Before Exam
Result Declaration
To Be Announced
UPSC NDA & NA I Exam Pattern 2026
Paper
Subjects
Marks
Duration
Paper-I
Mathematics
300
2.5 Hours
Paper-II
General Ability Test (GAT)
600
2.5 Hours
Total
–
900
–
Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer
Language: English & Hindi (for GAT only, Mathematics in English)
Eligibility Criteria (Brief)
Criteria
Details
Age Limit
16.5 – 19.5 Years (as on UPSC Notification date)
Educational Qualification
12th Class / Equivalent (for NDA)
Gender
Male (NDA); Male & Female (NA & SSC Entry as applicable)
Nationality
Indian / Subjects of Nepal / Bhutan / Certain categories
Important Instructions for Candidates
Admit card is mandatory to enter the exam hall
Carry valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport / School Certificate)
Reach the exam center 30–45 minutes before reporting time
The UPSC NDA & NA I Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced. Candidates should mark their calendars, ensure they are eligible, and prepare thoroughly for the written exam. Keep monitoring the UPSC portal for admit card updates and other instructions to avoid last-minute issues.
