NDA
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Nda 2026 (I)
Union Public Service Commission (Upsc)
Completed
05 Apr 2026
National Level
Government
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Overview
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) is conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Indian Naval Academy. It is the gateway to a career as a commissioned officer in the Indian Armed Forces.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (Upsc)
Category
Government
Level
National
Important Dates
Application Start
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Date passed
Application End
Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Date passed
Exam Date
Sunday, 05 April 2026
Date passed
Eligibility Criteria
Unmarried male and female candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 from a recognized board. Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years. For Army Wing: Class 12 passed. For Air Force/Navy Wing: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Exam Pattern
Written exam + SSB Interview. Paper 1 — Mathematics: 120 questions in 2.5 hours, 300 marks. Paper 2 — General Ability Test: 150 questions in 2.5 hours, 600 marks (English 200 + GK 400). MCQ format. +2.5/−0.83 (Maths), +4/−1.33 (GAT). Total written: 900 marks. SSB Interview: 900 marks.
Syllabus
Detailed syllabus and subject-wise topics will be available once the official notification is released. Prepare with standard subjects and reference materials relevant to government entrance examinations.