📌 Overview & Notification Details
UPSC ne National Defence Academy (NDA) 2nd Cycle 2026 ke liye Admit Card (Hall Ticket) officially release kar diya hai. Yeh hall ticket aapko exam centre, reporting time, roll number aur aapke photograph/signature ki details dikhata hai. Admit Card ka download karna compulsory hai – bina hall ticket ke aapko exam hall me entry nahi milegi. Is article me hum aapko step‑by‑step guide denge ki kaise download karein, kya check karein, aur exam ke baare me sabhi important information ek hi jagah par.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release | 15 March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 8 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM (Exact time hall ticket me mention) |
| Exam Centres | All India (40+ centres) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (12th) pass, Age 16.5‑19.5 years |
| Application Fee | ₹1000 (General), ₹800 (SC/ST) |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Vacancies | Training Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Army (NDA) | Not applicable (Admit Card only) | National Defence Academy, Pune |
| Indian Navy (NDA) | Not applicable | National Defence Academy, Pune |
| Indian Air Force (NDA) | Not applicable | National Defence Academy, Pune |
Kyuki yeh article admit card ke liye hai, vacancy details abhi ke liye ‘Not applicable’ di gayi hai. Actual vacancy numbers aapko official UPSC notification me milenge.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 16.5 – 19.5 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Education Qualification | 10+2 (12th) pass from any recognised board (Science/Arts/Commerce) |
| Domicile | All India (No state restriction) |
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PwD candidates get 5% relaxation (i.e., 0.5 years).
- Physical Standards: Minimum height – Male: 157.5 cm, Female: 152.5 cm; Weight – proportionate to height.
- Marital Status: Unmarried only (Divorcees and widows also eligible).
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 1000 | Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
| SC / ST / PwD | 800 | Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
Fee payment ke baad hi aapka application status ‘Submitted’ dikhega aur aapka hall ticket generate hoga.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
NDA 2nd Cycle 2026 ka selection process 2 stages me hota hai – Written Examination aur SSB Interview.
| Stage | Exam | Duration | Marks | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | Mathematics (Paper‑I) & General Ability Test (Paper‑II) | 2.5 hrs each | 300 each (total 600) | Math, English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Current Affairs |
| SSB | Interview + Psychological Tests | 5 days | 900 (combined) | Personality Test, Group Tasks, Personal Interview |
Admit Card sirf Written Examination ke liye hota hai. SSB ke liye alag call letter aayega.
🚀 Step-by-Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in) ya NDA official portal.
- ‘NDA 2026’ ke section me jaake “Apply Online” link par click karein.
- New registration ke liye “New Registration” button dabayein, apna email, mobile number aur password set karein.
- Login karne ke baad “Application Form” fill karein – personal details, educational qualifications, domicile, etc.
- Upload scanned documents – recent passport size photo, signature, 10+2 mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable).
- Application fee pay karein using net banking, credit/debit card ya UPI.
- Payment successful hone ke baad “Submit” button dabayein. Confirmation screen me Application Number (ARN) note karein.Admit Card release date tak “Download Hall Ticket” section me jaake apna hall ticket PDF download karein.
- Hall ticket ko print out lein, exam centre ke address, reporting time aur roll number verify karein.
Har step me dikkat aaye to UPSC helpline ya official FAQ section ka sahara lein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Recent passport size colour photograph (2.5 cm x 3.5 cm) – JPG/PNG, 30‑40 KB.
- Scanned signature (transparent background) – JPG/PNG, 20‑30 KB.
- 10+2 mark sheet (original & attested copy) – PDF, max 200 KB.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) – if claiming relaxation.
- Medical fitness certificate – SSB stage ke liye, not required for Admit Card.
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport) – optional for verification.
Sabhi documents clear, readable aur size limit ke andar hone chahiye, warna application reject ho sakti hai.
🔔 Important Reminders Before Exam Day
- Hall ticket ko print kar ke saath le jaana mandatory hai.
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport) bhi saath le jaayein.
- Exam centre tak pahunchne ke liye kam se kam 30 minute pehle pahunch jayein.
- Carry a water bottle, pen, aur allowed calculator (if any).
- Mobile phone, smart watch, aur koi bhi electronic device ko exam hall me le jana allowed nahi hai.
In sab baaton ka dhyan rakhein, taaki aapka exam experience stress‑free ho.