Union Public Service Commission has activated the NDA 1 answer key objection window 2026 on April 18, 2026, on the official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can avail the NDA 1 answer key 2026 objection window until April 22, 2026. Earlier, the exam authority has released the provisional answer key 2026 on April 16, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key of NDA 1 in a PDF format from the UPSC website.
To start objecting to the NDA 1 answer key, candidates need to first log in to the commission’s website using their login credentials. Candidates must note that objections raised regarding the NDA 1 answer key 2026 sent via mail, post, or handwritten will not be accepted by the exam authority. The answer key objection window is only available for the candidates who appeared for the NDA exam.
| Subject | NDA 1 Official Answer Key |
| Mathematics | Click here |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | Click here |
The exam conducting authority has announced the NDA 1 2026 answer key date through a short notice on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam were able to download the NDA 1 answer key on April 16, 2026, at upsc.gov.in
Events | Dates |
NDA 1 2026 Exam date | April 12, 2026 |
NDA 1 Answer key 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
NDA 1 Answer Key objection Facility | April 18 to 22, 2026 |
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The commission provides the NDA 1 answer key 2026 in a PDF format on the official website. Candidates can download the NDA 1 answer key PDF for subjects such as Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Here are the steps to download the NDA 1 answer key in a PDF format from UPSC.
Step-by-step guide to download the NDA 1 answer key 2026 PDF
Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
Click on the 'Examination' tab in the top menu and select 'Answer Keys' from the dropdown list.
Search for the NDA exam 2026 from the dropdown list
Then Click on the link to download the PDF for the relevant paper (subjects such as Mathematics or GAT).
Download and save the NDA 1 answer key 2026 PDF file to your device for checking with your answers.
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Candidates who appeared for the exam were allowed to challenge the NDA 1 answer key released by the commission online. The objections that are raised against the NDA 1 answer key can only be accessed through the online QPRep portal. All candidates must note that the NDA 1 answer key objection window for 2026 will be available for a limited period.
Historically, the official NDA 1 answer key was released by the commission after the completion of the selection process or later in the year. From the 2026 exam cycle, the commission has provided all the candidates with the opportunity to challenge the NDA 1 answer key via the online QPRep portal. Usually, the QPRep portal remains active for 5 days after the release of the NDA 1 answer key.
Note- An important reminder to all the candidates from the commission, will not answer individual emails, letters, phone calls, or queries regarding the objections or representations submitted about the exam, questions, or answers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For 2026, the NDA 1 provisional answer key is scheduled to be released on April 16, 2026.
Yes, the exam authority will be activating the NDA 1 answer key objection facility from April 18 to 22, 2026.
The NDA 1 2026 results will be declared soon on the official website.
On Question asked by student community
Hello, for NDA 1 2027, candidates born between 2 July 2008 and 1 July 2011 are expected to be eligible. You can check the official notification on the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/examinations.
Hello Stutdent,
Based on the NDA 2027 eligibility information available, the expected date-of-birth range for NDA 1 2027 is from July 2, 2008 to July 1, 2011. Since your date of birth is May 14, 2008, it falls before this range. Therefore, you would not be eligible for NDA 1
Here's the link to download the answer key:
Hello, if you are currently in Class 11 with PCM and want to appear for the NDA exam in September 2027, you can start preparing from Class 11 itself. Focus on Mathematics, English, General Knowledge and current affairs, along with regular physical fitness. You will need to complete Class 12
Hi Simranjit Kaur Dhillon
For NDA, the 12th-appearing rule generally allows students who are in Class 12 to apply, but the exact eligibility is based on the notification for that particular exam.
For your DOB 4 February 2010, you should not rely on age alone for NDA 2027. UPSC will