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UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026

Posted
03 Apr 2026
Last Date
30 Dec 2025
Authority
UPSC
Vacancies
394
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Authority
UPSC
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Vacancies
394
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Category
Government Exam
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Location
India
๐Ÿ“…Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
Online Apply Last Date
Last Date For Fee Payment
Exam Date
Admit Card
๐Ÿ’ณApplication Fee
General / OBCโ‚น100
SC / STโ‚น0
๐Ÿ’ณ Debit Card ยท Credit Card ยท Internet Banking ยท IMPS ยท Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
๐Ÿ‘ฅVacancy Breakdown
Total394
Post NameTotal Vacancies
Army208
10+2 Cadet Entry24

Eligibility & Qualification

1Army
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
2Navy
Candidates must have Passed in 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
๐Ÿ†Selection Process
1Written Exam
2Medical Examination
โ“Frequently Asked Questions5 Q&A
What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026?+
The last date to apply online is check official website. Candidates should apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How many vacancies are available in UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026?+
A total of 394 vacancies have been announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for this recruitment.
What is the salary for UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026?+
The salary/pay scale is as per government rules. Additional allowances are provided as per government norms.
How to apply online for UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026?+
Visit the official website, register with valid email/phone, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit. Save the confirmation page.
What is the selection process for UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026?+
Written Exam, Medical Examination
Preparation Guide
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Start Preparing โ€” UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026
Strategy to maximise your selection chances
๐Ÿ“‹Read Notification

Syllabus and pattern defined there โ€” read fully.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธStudy Schedule

Consistent daily study beats marathon sessions.

๐Ÿ“PYQ Practice

Solve previous year papers for pattern familiarity.

๐ŸŽฏMock Tests

Full-length mocks build speed and accuracy.

โœ…Pro Tip: 3โ€“4 hours daily: 50% weakest subject, 30% moderate areas, 20% revision + mock tests.

Recommended Books

๐Ÿ“–
Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
by R.S. Aggarwal
๐Ÿ“–
Reasoning
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
by R.S. Aggarwal
๐Ÿ“–
GK
Lucent's General Knowledge
by Lucent
๐Ÿ“–
English
Objective English
by S.P. Bakshi
๐Ÿ“–
GS
General Studies Paper I
by Disha Experts
๐Ÿ“–
Practice
Previous Year Solved Papers
by Arihant
โš ๏ธNote: Check the latest edition. NCERT books recommended alongside these.
Application Guide
๐Ÿ“How to Apply
โฐ 30 December 2025
1Visit the official website of UPSC.
2Navigate to the Recruitment / Latest Jobs section.
3Find "UPSC NDA / NA-I Exam Date 2026" and download the official notification PDF.
4Register with a valid email and mobile number.
5Fill the form โ€” verify all personal, academic, and category details carefully.
6Upload scanned photograph, signature, and certificates in required format.
7Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
8Submit and save the confirmation page / application number.
9Keep a printout for admit card, exam day, and document verification.
๐Ÿ“„Documents Required
โœ“12th Certificate & Marksheet
โœ“Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport
โœ“Passport-size Photographs
โœ“Signature on white paper
โœ“Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST if applicable)
โœ“EWS Certificate (if applicable)
โœ“PwD Certificate (if applicable)
โœ“Date of Birth Proof
โš ๏ธCarry originals + self-attested photocopies for verification.
๐Ÿ“‹dates-tips
โ–ธLast date se 2-3 din pehle apply karo โ€” deadline ke din server crash hota hai aur payment fail ho jaati hai.
โ–ธFee payment ki deadline alag hoti hai โ€” form submit karne ke BAAD bhi fee payment karna zaroori hai, warna form reject hoga.
โ–ธSabhi dates apne phone calendar mein reminder set karke save karo โ€” notification band mat rakho.
โ–ธResult ke baad doosre recruitments ki taiyari bhi chalate raho โ€” sirf ek exam par depend nahi rehna chahiye.
๐Ÿ“ŠVacancy Insights

UPSC vacancy analysis โ€” competition aur strategy:

๐Ÿ“Š 394 posts โ€” medium size recruitment. Selection ratio tight hoga, top 30% mein rehna target karo.

๐Ÿ“Œ Sabse zyada seats: "Army" post (208) โ€” agar eligible ho to is post ko priority mein rakho, chances better hain.

Category strategy:

โ–ธUR/General: Cutoff sabse upar hoga โ€” scoring section (Math, Reasoning) mein koi mistake afford mat karo.
โ–ธOBC/EWS: UR se 3-7 marks ka buffer hota hai typically โ€” comfort zone mein mat raho, UR level preparation karo.
โ–ธSC/ST: Cutoff relatively low hota hai lekin passing marks compulsory hain โ€” har section mein minimum qualify karna zaroori hai.

Expected cutoff predict karna mushkil hai โ€” isliye target hamesha expected cutoff se 10-15 marks upar rakhna smart strategy hai.

๐Ÿ“šPreparation

UPSC exam ki smart preparation strategy:

Pehle official syllabus download karo aur ek realistic study plan banao โ€” syllabus ke bina padhai direction-less hoti hai. Written exam mein GK/GS, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, aur Language common sections hain. In mein se Reasoning aur Math scoring hote hain โ€” inhe daily 1-2 ghante do. Previous year question papers solve karna compulsory hai โ€” trend samjhoge to marks improve honge. Weekly mock tests do aur performance analyze karo. 394 posts ke liye competition tough hai โ€” consistency aur daily practice hi selection ki guarantee deti hai. Distractions kam karo, phone usage time-limit karo, aur study group join karo โ€” group study mein concepts zyada clear hote hain.

๐ŸŽฏExam Tips

Exam Day Checklist (12 เค…เคชเฅเคฐเฅˆเคฒ 2026):

โ–ธAdmit card ka clear printout
โ–ธOriginal Government Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
โ–ธ2-3 Blue aur Black ballpoint pens
โ–ธTransparent water bottle
โ–ธ2 extra passport size photos

Reporting time se kam se kam 45 minute pehle center par pahunchein โ€” UPSC ke rules ke mutabik late entry bilkul allow nahi hoti. Mobile phone, Bluetooth device, smart watch, calculator โ€” yeh sab strictly prohibited hain. Exam hall mein entry se pehle frisking hoti hai โ€” metal objects, earrings, heavy jewellery ghar par chhod aao. Paper mein pehle woh questions solve karo jo confidently aate hain โ€” difficult questions par zyada time waste mat karo. Negative marking hoti hai to guess karne se bachein. Poori taiyari ke saath jaao, calm rahein, aur apna best performance do.