UPSC NDA 2027- Notifications, Registrations, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria

UPSC NDA 2027- Notifications, Registrations, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria

Team Careers360Updated on 23 Feb 2026, 05:09 PM IST

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.

This Story also Contains

  1. UPSC NDA 2027 overview
  2. UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Schedule
  3. UPSC NDA 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  4. UPSC NDA 2027 Registration Form
  5. UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
  6. UPSC NDA 2027 Admit Card
  7. UPSC NDA 2027 Answer Key
  8. UPSC NDA 2027 Result/ Merit List
  9. Best Books for UPSC NDA 2027 preparation
UPSC NDA 2027- Notifications, Registrations, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria
UPSC NDA 2027- Notifications, Registrations, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria

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

UPSC NDA 2027 overview

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:

Highlights of UPSC NDA exam 2027

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
Paper 2(General Ability Test)- 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/-
SC/ST/Female candidate- No fee

Mode of Exam

Offline

Stages in UPSC NDA exam

  • Written Exam

  • SSB interview

  • Medical Exam

Official Website

upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Schedule

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.

Important dates for UPSC NDA exam

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

UPSC NDA 2027 Eligibility Criteria

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:

UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria Breakdown

Nationality

Indian Citizen, Subject of Nepal or Bhutan

Age limit

16.5 to 19.5

Educational Qualifications

  • Army wing: 12th class pass as of 10+2 pattern

  • Navy & Air Force wings: 12th class pass with Physics and Mathematics

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.

UPSC NDA 2027 Registration Form

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.

UPSC NDA 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

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:

UPSC NDA 2027 Written Test

  • Mathematics

  • English

  • General Knowledge

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • History

  • Geography

  • Current Affairs

  • General Science

UPSC NDA 2027 SSB Interview

  • Leadership qualities

  • Intelligence

  • Team work

  • Decision making

  • Officer-like qualities

  • Physical fitness

UPSC NDA 2027 Admit Card

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.

Steps to download the UPSC NDA admit card

  • 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.

UPSC NDA 2027 Answer Key

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.

UPSC NDA 2027 Result/ Merit List

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.

Steps to download UPSC NDA results

  • 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.

Best Books for UPSC NDA 2027 preparation

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:

List of Books for UPSC NDA 2027 preparation

Subject

Books

Mathematics

  • Mathematics for NDA and NA by R.S. Agarwal

  • Pathfinder for NDA& NA examination by Arihant

  • NCERT Maths (Class 11 & 12)

English

  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

General Knowledge

  • Pathfinder for NDA & NA examination by Arihant

  • General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey

  • NCERT Books (Class 9 to 12)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can girls apply for NDA?
A:

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.

Q: What should be the medical conditions of a candidate joining the NDA?
A:

Candidates must be physically and mentally fit according to the prescribed physical standards/guidelines given in the notification.

Q: What is the maximum age limit for joining the NDA?
A:

Only unmarried male/female candidates between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 can join the NDA.

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required for joining the NDA?
A:

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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NDA ke liye aapko class 10 ke baad 10+2 me main sublect ke lliye science stream PCM yani physics, chemistry aur maths lena kaafi beneficial hoga. Isase aap NDA ke teeno wing yani AirForce, Navi and Army wing ke liye apply kar sakte hain. Iske alawa agar aap PCB lete

Yes, you are eligible to appear in the NDA 2 exam 2026. The age limit to appear in the exam is between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Please check the NDA eligibility criteria here.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria


The NDA 2 2026 eligibility criteria include the age and educational qualification of the candidate. Candidates applying for the exam should be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age, and the educational qualification of the candidate must be completion of class 10+2 from a recognised board.

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The maximum age limit for NDA exams is 19.5 years. You can attempt the NDA exam until you reach that maximum age limit.

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https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-papers

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