📌 Overview & Notification Details
UPSC ne recently NDA (National Defence Academy) 2026 ke liye Admit Card release kar diya hai. Ye Admit Card aapko written exam ke liye hall ticket provide karta hai, jo ki 3‑April‑2026 ko conduct kiya jayega. Admit Card download karne ke liye aapko official UPSC portal ya phir trusted source jaise ki Central Admit Card Updates se direct link mil jayega. Hall ticket me aapka roll number, exam centre, reporting time, aur kuch important instructions hote hain, jo exam day par aapko follow karna zaroori hai.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy (NDA) Written Examination 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Download Link | Official UPSC Admit Card |
| Exam Date | 3 April 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM (Hall Ticket par mentioned) |
| Exam Centre | All India (40+ centres) |
| Result Announcement | Mid May 2026 (Exact date pending) |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Army (General Duty) | Not applicable for admit card (refer NDA 2026 prospectus) |
| Indian Navy | Not applicable for admit card |
| Indian Air Force | Not applicable for admit card |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; Defence Personnel’s wards – 5 years |
| Educational Qualification | 12th (Class XII) pass from a recognised board/University with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| Domicile | All India (central service) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Fee (INR) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹ 1000 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC/ST/PWD | ₹ 500 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
National Defence Academy ka selection process do stages me hota hai – Written Examination aur Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview. Written Exam me 2 papers hoti hain:
- Mathematics – 300 marks, 2.5 hours
- General Ability Test (GAT) – 600 marks, 2.5 hours (includes English, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, History, Geography, and Current Affairs)
Written exam ke baad, jo candidates qualify karte hain, unko SSB ke liye call kiya jata hai. SSB me psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview, aur medical fitness test shamil hote hain. Final merit list written exam ke marks (900) aur SSB score (900) ka combined total hoti hai.
🚀 Step-by-Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in
- ‘Online Application’ section me jaakar ‘NDA 2026’ link select karein.
- New registration ke liye apna email ID, mobile number, aur password set karein.
- Login karne ke baad ‘Fill Application Form’ par click karein.
- Personal details, academic details, aur address details sahi se fill karein.Upload scanned copies of passport size photograph, signature, and scanned 12th mark sheet (PDF, max 200KB each).
- Application fee ko preferred payment gateway se pay karein.
- Form submit karne ke baad, confirmation screen ka screenshot le lein.
- Application ID aur password ko safe jagah pe store karein – ye future reference (Admit Card download, SSB call letter) ke liye zaroori hai.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (recent, white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Scanned signature (black ink on white background)
- Class XII mark sheet (original & scanned copy)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – agar applicable ho
- Defence personnel ward certificate – agar applicable ho
- Valid email ID & mobile number (for OTP verification)
Sab documents ko PDF ya JPEG format me convert kar lein, aur file size 200 KB se kam rakhein, warna upload reject ho sakta hai.
🗓️ Important Dates (Quick Reference)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 15 March 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 28 March 2026 |
| Written Examination | 3 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Mid May 2026 |
| SSB Call Letter Issuance | June 2026 |
Har ek date ko calendar me mark kar lein aur UPSC ki official website par regular updates check karte rahein, kyunki kabhi‑kabhi dates shift ho sakti hain.