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UPSC NDA/ NA-I Admit Card 2026 Released

Updated: 31 Mar 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Exam 2026. This recruitment drive is for 394 posts, with applications accepted from December 10, 2025, to December 30, 2025. The written examination is scheduled for April 12, 2026. Candidates who applied can now download their admit cards from the official UPSC website.

📅 Important Dates - UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment 2026

  • Application Start Date : 10 December 2025

  • Last Date : 30 December 2025

  • Fee Payment Last Date : 30 December 2025

  • Admit Card Released : 1 April 2026

  • Exam Date : 12 April 2026

  • Result Released : After Exam

👤 Age Limit - UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates must have born between 02/July/2007 to 01/July/2010

  • Age Relaxation as per UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment Rules.

💰 Application Fee - UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment 2026

  • General, OBC : Rs. 100/-

  • SC, ST : 0/-

  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies: 394

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Postvacancy
National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) - Army208
National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) - Navy42
National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) - Airforce120
Naval Academy NA Only for Male - 10+2 Cadet Entry24

🎓 Post Qualifications - UPSC NDA/ NA-I Recruitment 2026

PostQualifications
National Defence Academy

  • Candidates must have completed their Intermediate or Equivalent Level of Exam from any Recognized Board.

Naval Academy

  • Candidates must have Completed their Intermediate with Physics & Maths from any recognized Board.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: When is the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 scheduled?

Answer: The examination is scheduled for 12th April, 2026 (Sunday).

Q 2: Will candidates receive a paper Admit Card for the examination?

Answer: No, a paper Admit Card will not be issued for the examination. Candidates must use the e-Admit Card printout.

Q 3: What documents are required to be produced at the examination venue?

Answer: Candidates must produce a printout of their e-Admit Card and the photo ID card whose number is mentioned in the e-Admit Card, in each session.

Q 4: What are the entry closure timings for the examination venue?

Answer: Entry into the Examination Venue will be closed 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement: 10:00 A.M for the Forenoon Session and 02:00 P.M for the Afternoon Session.

Q 5: Can a candidate appear at an Examination Venue different from the one mentioned on their e-Admit Card?

Answer: No, candidates shall not be allowed to appear at any Examination Venue except at the Examination Venue mentioned in the e-Admit Card.