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Exam: 12 Apr 2026
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) I 2026
NDA is the premier entry for class 12th students into the Armed Forces.
1. Exam Date
April 12, 2026 (Sunday).
- Admit cards released 3 weeks prior.
2. Eligibility
- Age: 16.5 to 19.5 Years.
- Qualification: 12th Pass (PCM required for Air Force/Navy).
3. Official Downloads
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification | View Notices |
| Apply Online | UPSC Online |
| Syllabus | Refer Notification |
| PYQ Papers | Archive |
4. Preparation Strategy
- Maths: 11th/12th NCERT + Pathfinder for NDA (Arihant).
- GAT (English): Wren & Martin Grammar.
- GAT (GK): Physics/Chem (10th level), History/Polity Basics.
- Mocks: Testbook NDA Series (Solve prev year papers as mocks).
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released10 December 2025
Application Starts10 December 2025
Application Ends30 December 2025
Exam Date12 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
16.5 to 19.5 Years
Qualification
Education
12th Pass (Physics & Maths for Air Force/Navy)
Attempts
Limits
N/A
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the UPSC NDA (I) 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF