To provide the full details for the UPSC NDA 1 2026 examination based on the latest notifications, here is a comprehensive breakdown of the schedule, vacancies, and exam pattern.
1. Important Dates
The Union Public Service Commission follows a strict timeline for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected March 27 – April 3, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May/June 2026 |
| SSB Interview | July – September 2026 |
2. Vacancy Distribution (Total: 394)
The recruitment covers entries into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, as well as the Naval Academy.
- National Defence Academy (NDA):
- Army: 208 (including 10 for female candidates)
- Navy: 42 (including 12 for female candidates)
- Air Force: 120 (Flying: 92, Ground Duties Tech: 18, Ground Duties Non-Tech: 10)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 24 (including 07 for female candidates)
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Age Limit: Typically, candidates must be born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010 (specific dates to be confirmed in the official gazette).
- Educational Qualification:
- For Army Wing: 12th Class pass (Any stream).
- For Air Force and Navy Wings: 12th Class pass with Physics and Mathematics.
- Candidates appearing in the 12th Class are also eligible to apply.
4. Examination Pattern
The selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by an SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview.
Written Test Details:
- Mathematics (Code 01): 2.5 Hours | 300 Marks
- General Ability Test (Code 02): 2.5 Hours | 600 Marks
- Part A: English (200 Marks)
- Part B: General Knowledge (400 Marks)
- Total Written Marks: 900
- Marking: There is a penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers (one-third of the marks assigned to that question).
5. Admit Card & Exam Day Instructions
The e-Admit Card will be available for download on upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
- No Paper Admit Card: UPSC does not send hall tickets by post.
- Identity Proof: You must carry the same photo ID card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) whose number you provided in the application form.
- Stationery: Use only a Black Ball Point Pen for marking the OMR sheets.
6. SSB Interview (900 Marks)
Candidates who clear the written cutoff are called for the SSB interview, which tests Intelligence and Personality over a 5-day period. This includes:
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT).
- Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference.
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