The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will publish the NDA 1 Notification 2026 PDF on December 10. The application form will be released simultaneously. Applicants can review the schedule, eligibility criteria, procedure, exam structure, syllabus, and additional relevant information within the NDA 1 Notification 2026. The link for submitting the UPSC NDA application will be accessible on the official website, upsconline.nic.in.
The deadline for submitting the NDA 1 application form is December 30, 2025. Only candidates who complete the online application will be permitted to appear for the examination. According to the previously shared schedule, the NDA 2026 exam is set for April 12, 2026. The admit card is expected to be issued approximately 10 days before the examination date.
NDA 1 Dates 2026
Check the table below for the complete schedule:
| Event | Date |
| NDA – I Notification | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Release of NDA – I Application Form | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for NDA – I | 30 Dec 2025 |
| NDA – I Exam Date | 12 Apr 2026 |
How to Apply for NDA 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the NDA 1 application:
- Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal: upsconline.nic.in
- On the homepage, locate the “Account Creation” section for new users
- Register by entering your email ID, mobile number, and other required information
- Verify your email ID and mobile number, set a password, and submit
- Once registration is complete, log in using:
- Registered email ID and password
- Registered mobile number and OTP
- Universal Registration Number (URN) and password
- Pay the examination fee using Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, etc.
- Choose your preferred exam centre
- Review all information carefully and submit the form