UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 Released: Download NDA 1 Hall Ticket at upsc.gov.in

The official admit card portal for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 is now live at https://upsconline.nic.in. The NDA 1 2026 examination is scheduled for Sunday, 12th April 2026. Please verify all printed details carefully and ensure you carry a hard copy on an A4 sheet, as entry to the exam center will not be permitted without it.

UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 Out

Your admit card serves as official proof of eligibility and contains vital information, including your exam center venue, reporting time, and specific candidate guidelines. Please note that the UPSC does not dispatch admit cards by post or email; you must download them directly from the official website.

To access your hall ticket, ensure you have your registration number or roll number, along with your date of birth, ready for the login process.

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How to Download NDA 1 Admit Card 2026 from upsc.gov.in?

If you are looking to download your NDA 1 2026 Admit Card, please follow the simple step-by-step instructions provided in the guide below.

1. Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at https://upsc.gov.in/.
2. Under the What’s New section on the homepage, click on the ‘Click Here’ button in front of the text reading “e-Admit Cards: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026.
3. Read the complete instructions that are provided on the screen for printing and downloading the ‘NDA Admit Card 2026’. After reading all the instructions, click on the ‘Yes’ button.
4. For downloading, click on either of the two options- By Registration Number’ or ‘By Roll Number.
5. Enter the registration number/roll number (as per the option selected) along with the date of birth and the captcha code. Then click on the ‘submit’ tab.
6. UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 for the UPSC NDA examination (I) appears on the system screen.
7. Download the admit card and take a printout of the same to carry to the exam hall.

Help Desk: If you discover any discrepancies on your e-Admit Card, please report the issue immediately to the Commission via email at [email protected] for prompt rectification.

UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 Download Link

Candidates appearing for the upcoming UPSC NDA 1 exam can secure their admit cards from www.upsc.gov.in. For your convenience, we have included an active direct download link below to streamline the retrieval process.

Download UPSC NDA 1 Admit Card 2026 (Direct Link Active)

UPSC NDA Exam 2026 Shift Timings

The NDA examination is conducted in two distinct sessions: Paper 1 (Mathematics) from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and Paper 2 (General Ability Test - GAT) from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Refer to the table below for detailed shift timings.

Documents Required for NDA 1 Exam 2026

Candidates are strictly required to carry mandatory documents to their assigned exam centers; entry will not be permitted without verified identification and the printed admit card.

1. NDA Admit Card 2026 (printed copy with clear photograph)
2. Valid Photo ID Proof (any one of the following):
   (i) Aadhaar Card
   (ii) Voter ID Card
   (iii) Driving License
   (iv) PAN Card
   (v) Passport
3. Recent passport-size photographs (if specified)

Important Instructions for NDA Exam 2026

To ensure a smooth and stress-free examination day, please adhere to the following instructions and protocols.

• Download the admit card as soon as it is released
• Verify all details and the exam centre location
• Plan your travel in advance
• Keep multiple printouts of the admit card
• Reach the exam centre 45-60 minutes early
• Entry will close before the reporting time
• Follow all instructions given on the admit card
• Stay calm and focused

Candidates appearing for the UPSC NDA examination must strictly follow the official guidelines regarding permitted and prohibited items at the testing center.

NDA 1 Exam Centre 2026

The National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination 2026 will be held at designated centers across India.

NDA Exam Pattern 2026

• The NDA written examination is divided into two papers, namely Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
• The exam will be held in offline mode and consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• The mathematics paper consists of 120 questions for 300 marks, and the General Ability Test (GAT) paper will have English and GK Papers of 200 & 400 marks, respectively.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.83 marks for Maths and 1.33 marks for GK.
• The time duration for each paper is 2.5 hours.

UPSC NDA 1 Selection Process 2026

The UPSC NDA 1 selection process consists of two primary stages:

• Written Exam – UPSC conducts the written exam for all those candidates who have been sucessfully registered for the exam. The written exam tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates
• Intelligence and Personality Test (SSB) – Those who clear the written exam are called for the SSB Interview. Candidates who clear both stages will be required to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of the original 10th certificate and 12th certificate.