UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Hall Ticket & Exam Date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC NDA 1 Exam Date 2026 hall ticket for the upcoming National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026. Aspirants preparing for this national-level defense entrance examination can now access their credentials online through the official web portals at www.upsc.gov.in and https://upsconline.nic.in.

It is important to note that physical hard copies of the admit card will not be distributed via post or email. Therefore, all registered candidates must download their digital hall tickets directly using their registration number or roll number along with their date of birth.

Overview of UPSC NDA & NA (I) Examination 2026

The selection process for the 394 available vacancies comprises a written test featuring objective-type questions followed by an Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB). The offline written examination is scheduled for 12th April 2026 (Sunday), with results expected to be announced in May 2026.

Essential Details and Exam Structure

Candidates must familiarize themselves with the exam breakdown, marking scheme, and structural parameters to perform well:

• Organization Name – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Exam Name – National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)
• Exam Level – National
• Official Website – www.upsc.gov.in or https://upsconline.nic.in

Vacancy Count

• 394 Total Vacancies

Timeline and Important Dates

• Admit Card Release Date – 2nd April 2026
• UPSC NDA 1 Exam Date 2026 – 12th April 2026
• Result Date – May 2026

Exam Specifications

• Mode of Exam – Offline
• Total Questions: Mathematics – 120, GAT – 150
• Total Marks: Mathematics – 300 Marks, GAT – 600 Marks
• Negative Marking: Maths – 0.83, English – 1.33, GK – 1.33
• Time Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper (5 hours total)
• Language of Question Paper: English & Hindi (English Language paper has to be attempted strictly in English)

Selection Procedure

• Written Test consisting of Objective Type Questions
• Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB)

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