UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026 Released – Download Hall Ticket & Check Exam Rules
451
Permanent Vacancies
Exam Date
12 Apr 2026
Upcoming
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the NDA (1) Admit Card 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website.
As per the official press note, the NDA & NA Exam (I) 2026 will be conducted on 12 April 2026 (Sunday) at various centers across India
📌 Important Highlights
- Exam Name: NDA & NA (I) 2026
- Conducting Authority: UPSC
- Exam Date: 12 April 2026
- Admit Card Mode: Online only
- Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in
📊 UPSC CDS I 2026 Vacancy Details
| Academy Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA – Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA – Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 Posts |
👉 Total vacancies for CDS I 2026 are 451 posts
📥 Admit Card Important Update (Official)
- Admit card is available only in online mode
- No paper admit card will be sent
- Candidates must download and print their e-admit card
- Admit card must be preserved till final result
⚠️ Mandatory Documents for Exam
Candidates must carry:
- Printed e-Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID Proof (same as mentioned in admit card)
- 2 passport-size photos (if photo on admit card is unclear)
⏰ Exam Timing & Entry Rules
- Entry closes 30 minutes before exam
- Morning: 10:00 AM
- Afternoon: 02:00 PM
- No entry allowed after gate closing
- Candidates must appear only at allotted center
🚫 Strictly Prohibited Items
Candidates are NOT allowed to carry:
- Mobile phones (even switched off)
- Smartwatches / digital watches
- Bags, books, notes, electronic gadgets
Violation can lead to:
- Exam cancellation
- FIR / disciplinary action
🖊️ Important Exam Instructions
- Use Black Ball Point Pen only for OMR sheet
- Only basic wrist watch allowed (no smart features)
- Follow all instructions printed on admit card carefully
📩 In Case of Error in Admit Card
If any discrepancy is found, candidates should immediately contact UPSC via email:
📧 [email protected]
📝 Question Paper Objection Window
- Dates: 13 April to 19 April 2026 (till 6 PM)
- Mode: Online QP Representation Portal only

📥 How to Download UPSC NDA Admit Card 2026
- Visit official website
- Click on e-Admit Card
- Select NDA (1) 2026
- Enter login details
- Download & print
👉 Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)| Advertisement No. | 4/2026 CDS- I |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Exam Date | 12 Apr 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Online Apply Start Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 02 April 2026 |
| Admit Card | Download |
| Admit Card Notice | Download PDF |
| Exam Date | Check Now |
| Career/Recruitment URL | Open Now |
| Department Website | Open Offical Website |
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| Office Address | UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069 |



