The Union Public Service Commission NDA exam 2027 is conducted twice a year to select and train candidates for officer roles in the Indian Armed Forces. The UPSC NDA 2027 notification is expected to be released by late December 2026 at the official website upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in. The written exams for NDA I and II will be conducted around April 2027 and September 2027, respectively.
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The candidates can expect the UPSC NDA registration forms on the mentioned date provided in the notification. The UPSC NDA application forms must be filled out online on the website upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in
The UPSC NDA is a highly competitive exam with over 10 lakh candidates appearing every year, making it one of the most popular recruitment examinations in India. Further details are provided in the table below:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | UPSC National Defence Academy |
Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission |
Short Name | UPSC NDA Exam |
Frequency of Exam | Twice a year |
Languages | English and Hindi |
Exam Duration | Paper 1(Mathematics)- 2.5 hours |
Exam Level | National Level |
UPSC NDA Age limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application fee | General/OBC categories- Rs. 100/- |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Stages in UPSC NDA exam |
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Official Website | upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in |
The official website will include all the UPSC NDA exam dates 2027 and all the important updates, like the application period, admit card release date, result dates, etc. Check the table below for detailed information on UPSC NDA exam dates.
Events | NDA I Dates | NDA II Dates |
UPSC NDA 2027 Notification | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 application form | To be Announced | To be Announced |
Last date to fill the application | To be Announced | To be Announced |
Application correction window | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 Admit Card | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 Exam date | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 Provisional Answer Key | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 results | To be Announced | To be Announced |
UPSC NDA 2027 Final Answer Key | To be Announced | To be Announced |
The eligibility of the candidates appearing must adhere to the commission-approved criteria. Hence, the candidates applying must be eligible for the UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria 2027 as given in the following table below:
Nationality | Indian Citizen, Subject of Nepal or Bhutan |
Age limit | 16.5 to 19.5 |
Educational Qualifications |
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Marital Status | Unmarried |
The commission is very strict with the UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria. Any candidate who is in the near range of eligibility, even by a day, can apply in the next cycle of applications.
The exam authority will announce the release dates for the UPSC NDA Registration Form 2027 in the official notification. Candidates are required to register through OTR (One Time Registration) before filling the UPSC NDA application form online and paying the mentioned application fee. Following the last date to fill the application, a limited application correction window is allowed to make sure any minor errors are rectified.
The conducting body will release the UPSC NDA exam pattern 2027 in the official notification that will be released on the official website. The examination will be conducted in the following stages, carrying the respective weightage:
Written Test: (objective-type papers) carrying a maximum of 900 marks with a reduction of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer (Mathematics- 300 marks & General ability Test- 600 marks)
SSB & Psychological Tests:(Personality Test/Interview, Group Tasks, Psychological Tests, and Physical fitness) carrying a maximum of 900 marks
The conducting body will release the UPSC NDA syllabus 2027 along with the notification and exam pattern. Before that, the candidates must review the syllabus to gain a clear understanding of the exam. This will help the students identify the subjects that require more focus. The complete syllabus will be provided on the official website. The following is a list of subjects the syllabus focuses on:
Mathematics
English
General Knowledge
Physics
Chemistry
History
Geography
Current Affairs
General Science
Leadership qualities
Intelligence
Team work
Decision making
Officer-like qualities
Physical fitness
The commission releases the UPSC NDA Admit Card 2027 for the written examination on the official website. All the candidates are expected to download their UPSC NDA admit card using their roll numbers or registration IDs. Candidates must carry their admit cards along with their valid photo ID.
Go to the official website of UPSC
Click on the admit cards
Click on E-Admit Card for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I/II)
The screen displays a list of instructions
Read the instructions carefully and select “yes”.
Select either “Registration Id” or “Roll Number.”
Enter the login credentials
The UPSC NDA 2027 admit card will be displayed on the screen
Download and print out the admit card.
The commission will release the UPSC NDA Answer Key 2027 upon the completion of the examination process. The candidates can refer to and raise any concerns(if there are any) regarding the change in answers. The final UPSC NDA Answer Key will be released along with the examination results.
The conducting authority will announce the UPSC NDA results 2027 at every stage of the selection process in online mode on the official website upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the UPSC NDA results by following the steps given below.
Go to the official website of UPSC
Click on “Examinations”
Click on “Active Examinations”
Select “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I/II), Written Result”
Click on “Result pdf link.”
The result pdf will be displayed on the screen
Press Ctrl F and enter your roll number in the search box to find your results
Download the result pdf.
The UPSC NDA preparation 2027 can be done by referring to the NCERT books of grades 6th to 10th primarily, as these books provide considerable information with the necessary depth. The following table contains the details of the preferred books to refer to for the UPSC NDA preparation, along with the previous year's question papers:
Subject | Books |
Mathematics |
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English |
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General Knowledge |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. After the Supreme Court ruling in 2021, women are eligible to apply for the NDA and join the armed forces through this route. Selection standards remain the same.
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit according to the prescribed physical standards/guidelines given in the notification.
Only unmarried male/female candidates between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 can join the NDA.
For Army: 12th Pass of the 10+2 pattern of School or equivalent examination by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Navy: 12th Pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
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You will be eligible to appear for the NDA exam based on the eligibility requirements. You can check the NDA eligibility criteria by visiting Careers360 page or official website.
Hello, you are required to choose the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, and one additional subject. Moreover, candidates are required to meet NDA eligibility criteria before appearing in the exam. You can check the NDA eligibility criteria in the link mentioned below.
NDA Eligibility Criteria
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Yes, you are eligible to apply for the NDA 2 exam. As per the UPSC NDA 2026 eligibility criteria , applicants must be at least 19.5 years of age. Candidates born between July 1, 2007, to July 1, 2010, can apply online for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval
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To prepare for the National Defence Academy Exam 2026, first understand the NDA syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on Mathematics and General Ability Test. Start with NCERT books (Classes 9 to 12) to build basics. Practice previous years’ question papers regularly. Read newspapers daily for current affairs.
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