UPSC NDA 2026 Exam: NDA & NA I Notification (Dec 10), Apply Online Link, Eligibility & FAQs

NDA 2026: UPSC will release NDA 1 2026 exam on Dec 10. The application form will be available till Dec 30. The exam will be conducted on Apr 12. Read here for more details on NDA 2026 exam. 

NDA 2026

National Defence Academy (NDA) will release NDA I 2026 notification on December 10. Along with the notification, the apply online link will also be activated. The last date to fill NDA 1 application form is December 30. NDA 1 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted on April 12. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility can apply for the NDA 1 exam.

NDA 2 notification 2026 will be released on May 20. The application form will be available from May 20 to June 9. NDA 2 exam will be conducted on September 14.  Read below for more details on NDA 2026.

NDA 2026 Important Dates

NDA important dates comprises the list of events related to the exam are given below.

NDA Notification 2026

UPSC releases NDA notification in PDF form. The PDF comprises the exam details. Candidates planning to fill the application form must read the notification carefully.

NDA Application Form 2026

NDA I application form will be available from December 10 to 30. NDA II application form will be released on May 20. Candidates can fill the application form till June 9. To fill the application form, candidates need to first create the one time registration ID. After creating the OTR ID, they can apply for the exam. This is a one time process and the ID is valid for applying to the exams conducted by UPSC. The application fee is INR 100. SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA & NA 2026.

NDA Eligibility 2026

NDA eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. This comprises age, qualification and physical standards. Candidates must be aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Only unmarried candidates can apply for the exam. Those who have passed Class 12 are eligible. Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 can also fill the application form. NDA Eligibility is same for both male and female candidates.

NDA Admit Card 2026

NDA hall ticket is released one week before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the call letter is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copies of their NDA admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

NDA Exam Pattern 2026

NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam carries 900 marks. The SSB Interview comprises 900 marks. NDA exam pattern is given below.

Written Exam

SSB Interview

NDA Syllabus

NDA exam syllabus is decided by the examination authority. The standard of the syllabus is high school level. NDA syllabus is given below.

Maths-Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability, Algebra, etc.

English-Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition, etc.

General Knowledge-Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

How to Prepare for NDA Exam?

Candidates can clear the exam by following proper NDA preparation strategy. Following prep plan can help them in preparation.

• Go through the syllabus
• Know the exam pattern
• Attempt mock tests
• Solve the previous years question papers
• Learn from the mistakes

Also Read:

NDA Books

NDA Salary

NDA Selection Process

NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Merit list is prepared based on the performance in both the stages. Medical examination is carried out at the time of SSB interview.