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AI FORECAST
26

UPSC NDA (2026)

Active
NDA I Notification
24 Dec 2025
NDA I Application End
13 Jan 2026
NDA I Exam
12 Apr 2026
NDA II NotificationAI Forecast
27 May 2026
NDA I ResultAI Forecast
15 Jun 2026
SSB InterviewAI Forecast
1 Aug 2026
NDA II Exam
13 Sept 2026
NDA II ResultAI Forecast
15 Nov 2026
Final Merit/AllotmentAI Forecast
15 Jan 2027
Final Joining (Academy)AI Forecast
1 Jul 2027
24

UPSC NDA (2024)

Completed
Notification
20 Dec 2023
Application Start
20 Dec 2023
Application End
9 Jan 2024
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
21 Apr 2024
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
9 May 2024
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
1 Sept 2024
Mains/Tier 2 Result
24 Oct 2024
Final Selection List
15 Nov 2024
Final Appointment
1 Jan 2025
23

UPSC NDA (2023)

Completed
Notification
21 Dec 2022
Application Start
21 Dec 2022
Application End
10 Jan 2023
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
16 Apr 2023
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
1 May 2023
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
3 Sept 2023
Mains/Tier 2 Result
26 Sept 2023
Final Selection List
20 Oct 2023
Final Appointment
1 Jan 2024
22

UPSC NDA (2022)

Completed
Notification
22 Dec 2021
Application Start
22 Dec 2021
Application End
11 Jan 2022
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
10 Apr 2022
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
9 May 2022
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
4 Sept 2022
Mains/Tier 2 Result
19 Sept 2022
Final Selection List
17 Nov 2022
Final Appointment
1 Jan 2023
21

UPSC NDA (2021)

Completed
Notification
30 Dec 2020
Application Start
30 Dec 2020
Application End
19 Jan 2021
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
18 Apr 2021
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
29 Jun 2021
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
14 Nov 2021
Mains/Tier 2 Result
15 Dec 2021
Final Selection List
10 May 2022
Final Appointment
1 Jul 2022
20

UPSC NDA (2020)

Completed
Notification
8 Jan 2020
Application Start
8 Jan 2020
Application End
28 Jan 2020
Written Exam
6 Sept 2020
Written Result
9 Oct 2020
SSB Interview
1 Jan 2021
Final Selection List
6 Mar 2021
Final Appointment
1 Jul 2021
19

UPSC NDA (2019)

Completed
Notification
9 Jan 2019
Application Start
9 Jan 2019
Application End
4 Feb 2019
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
21 Apr 2019
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
18 Jun 2019
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
17 Nov 2019
Mains/Tier 2 Result
12 Dec 2019
Final Selection List
1 Apr 2020
Final Appointment
1 Jul 2020

About UPSC NDA (National Defence Academy Examination)

UPSC NDA recruits candidates after 12th for training at the National Defence Academy for Army, Navy and Air Force.

Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Official Portal: https://upsc.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for UPSC NDA?

  • ✓Direct entry to Armed Forces after 12th
  • ✓Free training with stipend at NDA
  • ✓Prestigious officer career from a young age

📋 UPSC NDA Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Written ExamPen & Paper (Objective (MCQ))Mathematics, General Ability Test (GAT)2.5 Hours each9000.33 per wrong answerModerate
SSB InterviewInterview & Tests (Psychological & Physical)GTO tasks, Psychology tests, Interview5 Days900Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Unmarried male/female candidates after 12th

Youth aiming for a career in Armed Forces

Physically and mentally fit aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for UPSC NDA

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for UPSC NDA
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC NDA)

Q: Who conducts UPSC NDA?

A: UPSC NDA is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Q: Is UPSC NDA conducted every year?

A: Yes, UPSC NDA is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in UPSC NDA?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.