The NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026 Is In April 2026; Check For Details

Q: When is the NDA/NA I 2026 exam scheduled?

The UPSC NDA/NA I Examination (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy) for 2026 is scheduled to be held in April 2026. This exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Naval Academy.

Q: How can candidates apply for NDA/NA I 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in) once the notification and application link are live. The form typically opens well in advance of the exam date.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for NDA/NA I?

Candidates must be unmarried Indian males and females (with age and educational requirements) — usually having completed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for the Air Force/Navy, though criteria vary by service wing.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 14 Feb 2026 01:23PM

UPSC has scheduled the NDA and NA Exam (I) 2026 for April 12, 2026. The national entrance examination enables applicants to enter the National Defence Academy, Army, Navy, and Air Force programs. The start date for these programs is January 1, 2027. The official website is UPSC NDA (I) 2026 Details and upsc.gov.in.

The form submission date was December 10, 2025, to December 30, 2025 (closed), while the admit cards release time is 1 week before the exams. The exam will be conducted in 2 shifts, subject-wise.

Mathematics (Paper I): 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
General Ability Test (Paper II): 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026: Exam Pattern

For both subject exam will be conducted in an objective-type format.

Mathematics: 300 marks (2.5 hours).
General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks (2.5 hours), covering English and General Knowledge.

Candidates who qualify for the written exam will proceed to the SSB Interview. For official updates, aspirants must visit the UPSC official portal.

The training duration for candidates selected through the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026 typically spans a total of 4 years before being commissioned as an officer.

The course is conducted in 2 phases: Phase 1-Basic Training at NDA (3 Years) and Phase 2-Specialized Service Training (1 Year).

FAQ's

When is the NDA/NA I 2026 exam scheduled?

The UPSC NDA/NA I Examination (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy) for 2026 is scheduled to be held in April 2026. This exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Naval Academy.

How can candidates apply for NDA/NA I 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in) once the notification and application link are live. The form typically opens well in advance of the exam date.

What are the eligibility criteria for NDA/NA I?

Candidates must be unmarried Indian males and females (with age and educational requirements) — usually having completed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for the Air Force/Navy, though criteria vary by service wing.

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