NDA 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Check NDA 1 and NDA 2 Full Schedule Here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA 2026 exam calendar, which includes the dates for NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams along with their application dates. Interested candidates can download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 from the official website upsc.gov.in.

🗓️ NDA 1 and NDA 2 Exam Dates

According to the official notification:

NDA 1 Exam Date: April 12, 2026
NDA 2 Exam Date: September 13, 2026

The NDA exam is conducted twice a year for admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA). The exam is open to both male and female eligible candidates.

📌 NDA 2026 Exam and Application Schedule

Event	NDA 1	NDA 2
Notification Release Date	December 10, 2025	May 20, 2026
Application Start Date	December 10, 2025	May 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply	December 30, 2025	June 9, 2026
Exam Date	April 12, 2026	September 13, 2026

📝 Documents Required Before Applying for NDA 2026

Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready before filling the NDA application form:

Scanned copy of a passport-size photograph and signature
Photo identity card in PDF format, such as:
- Aadhar Card
- Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- School ID or any other valid photo ID issued by State/Central Government
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (for accurate information entry)

NDA Study Material

NDA Study Material
NDA Notes	NDA Mock Test
NDA Previous Year Paper	NDA PYQs Chapter-Wise
NDA Chapter Wise MCQs	NDA Important Question
NDA Sample Paper	NDA Study Material 2025