NDA 2026 Exam Dates Announced; Check UPSC NDA 1 & 2 Schedule Here
The UPSC has announced the NDA 2026 exam dates, with NDA 1 scheduled for April and NDA 2 set to take place in September. Check the application dates for both NDA 2026 sessions here.
NDA 2026 Exam Dates Announced
NDA 2026 Exam Dates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the exam dates for NDA 1 & 2. Along with the exam dates, the application dates have also been announced for NDA 2026. Candidates can download the UPSC exam calendar 2026 and check NDA dates at the official website: upsc.gov.in.
As per the notice issued, the UPSC NDA 1 will be conducted on April 12, 2026. Whereas, NDA 2 is set to take place on September 13. UPSC NDA is conducted twice a year for admission to the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. It is open to eligible male and female candidates.
NDA 2026 Dates
Candidates can go through the table to know the upcoming exam as well as application dates for NDA 1 and 2:
| Events |
NDA 1 |
NDA 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release of notification |
December 10, 2025 |
May 20, 2026 |
| Release of Application |
December 10, 2025 |
May 20, 2026 |
| Last date to apply |
December 30, 2025 |
June 9, 2026 |
| NDA exam date |
April 12, 2025 |
September 13, 2026 |
Pre-Requisites to Apply for NDA 2026 Exam
Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as some need to be uploaded and others will assist in accurately filling out the NDA application form 2026:
- Scanned images of photograph and signature
- Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
- Marksheet of Class 10 and 12
Read More
NDA exam centres are released along with the admit card. The list of test cities is made available along with the notification. Candidates are required to enter their preferences of test citiies while filling the application form. The test centres are allotted to candidates as per the preferences given by them. The test centres are allotted to candidates as per the preferences given by them.
NDA 1 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form was released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was December 31, 2024.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Sanjana Surbhi has over five years of experience in the online education sector. Drawing from her tenure with ed-tech companies, she infuses her work with a wealth of knowledge from the education realm, lending an i... Read Full Bio
Comments
(1)
Related News
Latest News
Next Story
NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available till June 17, 2025. NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses beginning in July 2025.