UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2026 (Out) - Check NDA 1 Exam Test Cities List
UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2026 - Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC NDA 2026 exam centre list in their notification PDF at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can choose the nearest UPSC NDA exam centre of their choice. They must pick their preferred exam centre while filling the NDA application form. Candidates attempting the NDA exam can go through the notification for information regarding the exam centres such as the states and cities where the exam is held.
Please note that the NDA exam centres 2026 is allotted to candidates on a first come-first serve basis. Hence, candidates are advised to fill out the NDA application form at the earliest. Candidates can find the detailed information regarding the exam centre allotted to them in the NDA admit card 2026. Go through the material below for more data regarding the NDA 2026 exam centres.
NDA Exam Centres 2026
Candidates who are going to appear in the NDA exam 2026, can go through the table given below which contains the list of exam centres. The table below shows the list of NDA exam centres that are mentioned in the official notification. There are a total of 81 cities in which candidates can appear for the NDA 2026 exam.
List of NDA exam cities 2026
| AGARTALA | GHAZIABAD | NAVI MUMBAI |
| AGRA | GORAKHPUR | PANAJI (GOA) |
| AJMER | GURGAON | PATNA |
| AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | SRI VIJAYA PURAM (PORT BLAIR) |
| AIZAWL | HYDERABAD | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PUDUCHERRY |
| ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | PUNE |
| ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | ITANAGAR | RAIPUR |
| CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)] | JABALPUR | RAJKOT |
| BENGALURU | JAIPUR | RANCHI |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | SAMBALPUR |
| BHOPAL | JODHPUR | SHILLONG |
| BHUBANESWAR | JORHAT | SHIMLA |
| BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | KARGIL | SILIGURI |
| CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
| CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
| COIMBATORE | KOLKATA | SURAT |
| CUTTACK | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THANE |
| DEHRADUN | LEH | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DELHI | LUCKNOW | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
| DHARAMSHALA | LUDHIANA | TIRUPATI |
| DHARWAD | MADURAI | UDAIPUR |
| DISPUR | MANDI | VARANASI |
| FARIDABAD | MUMBAI | VELLORE |
| GANGTOK | MYSORE | VIJAYAVADA |
| GAYA | NAGPUR | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NASHIK | HANUMAKONDA (WARANGAL URBAN) |
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NDA Exam Centres 2026 - Important instructions
While filling out the application form of NDA, aspirants must note that there is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the NDA 2026 exam centres except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur.
The allotment of exam centres of NDA 2026 is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis and once the capacity of a particular exam centre is fulfilled, the same will be frozen.
Applicants who cannot get their desired NDA exam centres will be required to choose an exam centre from the remaining ones.
Applicants are advised to apply for the NDA 2026 exam centres early so that they get the exam centre of their choice.
Candidates should note that no request for any change of exam centres of NDA will be entertained at a later stage.
UPSC reserves the right to change the NDA exam centres 2026 at their discretion if the situation demands.
Candidates appearing in the examination will be informed of the timetable and NDA 2026 exam centres prior to the exam.
While filling in the application form, aspirants should carefully decide about their choice of exam centres of NDA 2026 for the examination.
If an aspirant appears at an NDA exam centre 2026 other than the one indicated by UPSC in their admit card, the NDA question papers of such aspirants will not be valued and their candidature will be cancelled.
Aspirants have to fill out three NDA 2026 exam centres in the application form.
Candidates have to carefully read and adhere to all the instructions printed on the admit card related to the exam centres of NDA 2026.
Candidates must not misbehave or create disorder in the exam centres of NDA 2026.
They must support the exam centre officials and not harass them. Any such misconduct will be severely penalised.
Candidates must not copy from the answer sheet of any other candidate nor give or attempt to give or obtain irregular assistance of any kind inside the NDA exam centres 2026.
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NDA Exam Centre 2026 - Exam Day Guidelines
If possible, aspirants must visit the NDA exam centre at least once before appearing in the exam to know the routes, traffic congestion and local accommodation if the exam centre is far away.
Aspirants must reach the exam centres of NDA 2026 at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to help the exam centre invigilators and to relax before writing the paper.
Applicants must not carry any restricted item at the NDA 2026 exam centres.
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What to carry and what not to carry at the NDA exam centre 2026?
A black ball pen to write details in the OMR sheet. Any other colour pen is prohibited inside the NDA 2026 exam centres.
Use of mobile phone even in switched off mode, or any electronic
device or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watch etc. are banned inside the NDA 2026 exam centres.
Items not permitted inside NDA 2026 exam centres are - NDA books, notes, loose sheets, electronic or any other type of calculators, mathematical and drawing instruments, Log Tables, stencils of maps,
slide rules, Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to
previous session of the NDA exam etc.
Candidates must not carry a camera, bluetooth device or communication devices.
Failing to follow these instructions, disciplinary action including ban from future examinations might be taken against the perpetrators.
Candidates must not wear, carry any valuable/costly items to the exam centres of NDA 2026, as no special arrangement will be made for the safe-keeping of such items.
UPSC will not be responsible for any loss of candidate's belongings at the NDA exam centres 2026.
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NDA Admit Card 2026
UPSC releases the UPSC NDA 1 admit card 2026 on its official website at upsc.gov.in. To download the NDA admit card, aspirants have to use their registration number/ roll number and date of birth. UPSC NDA admit card consists of details such as exam centre, date, time of exam, instructions to be followed etc.
Applicants who successfully submit the NDA application form are issued the admit card to appear in the exam. Once downloaded, the admit card is required to carry along with one valid ID proof on UPSC NDA exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: In how many cities will the NDA 2026 exam be conducted?
A:
The NDA exam is conducted in 81 cities.
Q: How to check the NDA exam centre?
A:
Candidates can check the NDA exam centre list 2026 in the official notification when it is released at upsc.gov.in.
Q: Can I change my NDA exam centre?
A:
No, there is no such provision provided by the UPSC to change the NDA 2026 exam centres.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the NDA 2026 exam?
A:
Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC NDA exam.
Q: How many stages are there in the NDA exam 2026?
A:
There are 2 stages in the UPSC NDA 2026 exam - the written test and the services selection board.
Q: In what mode will the NDA exam be conducted?
A:
The NDA exam is conducted in OMR-sheet-based offline mode.
Q: Which are the Centres for the NDA exam?
A:
The detailed list of the exam centres for the NDA exam is mentioned in the article above.
Q: How many papers are there for the NDA exam?
A:
There are 2 papers in the NDA exam - Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The Mathematics paper is for 300 marks. The GAT paper will carry 600 marks.
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Hi dear candidate,
Both the exams are tough in their own way.
NDA tests class and XII level academics along with intense personality as well as physical fitness with SSB. What makes NDA tough is number of competitors and SSB's challenging interview.
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Hello there,
The NDA (National Defense Academy) Exam, conducted by UPSC twice yearly.
Educational criteria:
- For Army Wing: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics.
Hey candidate
Joining the National Defence Academy (NDA) directly after 10th is not possible, because the NDA requires candidates to have completed 12th class (10+2) or equivalent. preparation early (General Ability Test + Mathematics).
Here’s a short roadmap from 10th to NDA:
1. After 10th:
Choose Science (Physics & Maths)
Hello,
Knowing Hindi isn't necessary for giving NDA exam. The question papers are bilingual for most sections.
Though you will need Hindi as a language to communicate with other troops. Proficiency in English is required to crack the English paper and interview. Strong English skills is important for SSB and
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