NDA 1 2026 Exam Today (April 12): Check Reporting Time and Exam Day Instructions
NDA 1 exam 2026 is conducting Today (April 12). Candidates must check NDA exam day instructions or guidelines, reporting time & more. Check details here.
NDA 1 Exam 2026: Union Public Service Commission is conducting (NDA & NA (I) Examination Today (April 12). Candidates must follow prescribed NDA 1 exam day guidelines, instructions to avoid any last minute issues and the reporting time. They should report at exam centres at least 30 to 60 minutes before paperthe exam. Entry to examination hall will be closed 10 minutes before paper starts. Candidates need to carry their NDA 1 admit card and any one photo ID card to exam centre. They must use only a black ballpoint pen for marking answers on NDA 1 OMR sheet and filling attendance records.
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NDA 1 2026: Exam Timings
NDA 1 exam will be held in two shifts on same day. Candidates can check below the exam timings.
| NDA Papers |
Timings |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Paper |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| General Ability Test |
2 to 4:30 PM |
Candidates need to reach the exam centre 30 to 60 minutes early before each shifts.
NDA 1 2026 Exam: Mandatory Documents to Carry at Exam Centre
Candidates must carry these items to the exam centre of UPSC NDA
- Printed copy of NDA 1 Admit Card 2026
- A valid photo ID proof, Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, passport, etc
- Black ballpoint pen for marking answers on OMR sheet
NDA 1 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must follow instructions issued by UPSC to avoid disqualification.
- Carry a printed copy of NDA 1 admit card along with valid photo ID proof. Entry without these documents will not be allowed
- Late entry to exam hall is prohibited. Gates will be closed well before NDA 1 exam begins
- Wear simple and comfortable clothing
- Do not carry mobile phones smartwatches calculators Bluetooth devices or any electronic gadgets
- They must use black ballpoint pen to mark answers
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