NDA NA 1 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Check Full Schedule & Timetable Here

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the NDA, NA, and CDS exam dates for 2026. According to the official notification, UPSC will conduct the NDA, NA, and CDS Examination (I), 2026 on April 12, 2026, across India in offline mode.

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NDA and NA candidates will appear for two papers on the same day. CDS aspirants will take three papers in different shifts. UPSC has shared the complete exam schedule, subjects, and marking scheme in its official notification.

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This recruitment drive aims to select candidates for the National Defence Academy, Naval Academy, and various wings under the Combined Defence Services. Aspirants should check the reporting time, paper timings, and exam-day instructions mentioned on the admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.

UPSC NDA NA Exam 2026 Date and Time

The NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026 will be held on April 12, 2026, in two shifts. Check the complete schedule below:

Paper	Date	Time	Duration
Mathematics	April 12, 2026	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2 Hours 30 Minutes
General Ability Test (GAT)	April 12, 2026	2:00 PM to 4:30 PM	2 Hours 30 Minutes

UPSC CDS Exam 2026 Date and Time

The CDS Examination (I), 2026 will also take place on April 12, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three shifts. Check the detailed schedule below:

Paper	Date	Time	Duration
English	April 12, 2026	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM	2 Hours
General Knowledge	April 12, 2026	12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	2 Hours
Elementary Mathematics	April 12, 2026	4:00 PM to 6:00 PM	2 Hours

Important: Candidates must reach their exam centres at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Entry won't be allowed after the gate closing time.

UPSC NDA NA Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The NDA and NA written exam includes two objective-type papers. Questions are asked in both English and Hindi. Check the marking scheme below:

Paper	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	300 Marks
General Ability Test (GAT)	600 Marks
Total	900 Marks

Key Points to Remember

NDA NA 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12, 2026
CDS 1 2026 exam will also be conducted on the same date
NDA candidates will appear for 2 papers
CDS candidates will appear for 3 papers
Both exams will be conducted in offline mode
Questions will be available in English and Hindi
Carry your admit card and valid ID proof to the exam centre

Candidates are advised to download their admit cards from the official UPSC website and follow all instructions carefully. Stay updated with the official website for any changes to the exam schedule.

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