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UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026: Candidates appearing for the exam will be able to download their admit card from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, once out.

UPSC NDA exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026. (AI Generated Image)
UPSC NDA Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the admit cards for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 soon. Candidates appearing for the exam will be able to download their admit card from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, once out. The exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026.
Looking at past trends, in 2025, the UPSC NDA and NA I admit cards were released on April 3, while the exam was conducted on April 13.
“The candidates will have to produce the printout of their e-Admit card at the allotted venue for appearing at the Examination. A candidate, who does not produce his/her e-Admit card for checking at the allotted venue, shall not be allowed to take the Examination. The candidates are also required to carry the photo ID card, whose number is mentioned in the e-Admit Card, in each session,” states the official notice.
UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026: How To Download?
Step 1 — Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2 — Click on the ‘Admit Card: NDA & NA (I) 2026’ link on the homepage.
Step 3 — Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Step 4 — Submit the details, then download and take a printout of the admit card.
UPSC NDA, NA I Admit Card 2026: Details To Check
After downloading, candidates should carefully verify the following details:
— Name and Roll Number
— Date, Time, and Venue of Examination
— Photograph and Signature
— Exam Day Instructions
If any error or discrepancy is found, candidates should immediately contact UPSC for correction. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. They should reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the exam starts and follow the prescribed dress code and instructions to avoid any irregularities.
UPSC NDA, NA I Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages – a written examination and an SSB interview. The written exam syllabus includes Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, and Current Affairs. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates’ performance in both stages.
April 02, 2026, 13:12 IST
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