NDA — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
UPSC typically releases e-Admit Cards approximately three weeks before the exam date. Candidates can download admit cards from upsconline.nic.in using registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 notification on 20th May for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 158th Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course. The application window was extended until 11th June.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
The NDA 2 written examination is scheduled for 13th September 2026. The exam comprises Mathematics and General Ability Test papers conducted in morning and afternoon shifts respectively.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
Candidates who cleared the NDA 1 written exam must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of result declaration to receive SSB call letters. SSB interviews are being conducted at selection centres in Allahabad, Bhopal, and Bangalore.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 394 vacancies for the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing July 2027. Applications closed on June 9, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC released NDA 1 admit cards on April 2, 2026, for the examination held on April 12, 2026. The official answer key was released on April 16, with objection window open until April 22.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result declared by UPSC
11 Jun 2026The written examination result for NDA 1 2026 was announced on May 8, 2026. Qualified candidates will receive SSB interview call letters in the coming weeks and must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in for allotment.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The exam authority extended the NDA 2 2026 application deadline from the original June 9 to June 11, 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete their registration at upsconline.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC announced the NDA 1 2026 written exam result for the examination held on 12th April 2026. Qualified candidates will now proceed to the SSB Interview stage, expected between June and August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
UPSC released the NDA & NA (II) 2026 notification on May 20, 2026 for 394 vacancies across Army, Navy, Air Force wings and Indian Naval Academy. The application window closed on June 11, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
UPSC announced the NDA 1 2026 written examination result in early May. Qualified candidates must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks to receive SSB interview call letters.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
The written examination for NDA & NA (II) 2026 will be conducted on September 13 across exam centres in India. Mathematics paper runs 10:00 AM–12:30 PM; General Ability Test follows 2:00 PM–4:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
UPSC has invited online applications for NDA II 2026 examination scheduled for September. The notification confirms approximately 400 vacancies across Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Candidates born between specific dates are eligible to apply before the portal closes in early June.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Union Public Service Commission has released the final merit list for NDA I 2026 exam. Candidates who cleared the SSB interview can check their roll numbers on the official UPSC website. Joining instructions for selected candidates will be issued by the training academies in the coming weeks.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates who qualified the NDA I 2026 written exam are being called for Services Selection Board interviews at various centres including Allahabad, Bangalore and Bhopal. Call-up letters are being dispatched on a rolling basis through May and June.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Following queries from candidates, UPSC has reiterated the medical eligibility criteria for NDA entry. The commission emphasized that candidates must meet the physical and medical standards prescribed in the official notification before appearing for SSB interviews.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (31)
158th NDA Course commencement
Thu, 1 Jul, 2027Training begins 1st July 2027 for NDA 2 2026 selected candidates
Archived 20 Jul 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 exam date
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Expected mid-April 2027; check upsc.gov.in for confirmation
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 written examination
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Tentatively scheduled for mid-April 2027
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA I 2027 notification release (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027UPSC notification for first exam cycle of 2027
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 1 2027 application deadline
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Typical 20-day application window; save UPSC calendar
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 application deadline
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Online application window closes at 6:00 PM
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Expected December 10, 2026; for 157th Course starting January 2028
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases notification in early December
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA II 2026 SSB interviews commence (expected)
Tue, 17 Nov, 20265-day psychological and physical assessment at SSB centres
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result announcement
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates must register for SSB within two weeks
Archived 10 Aug 2026
SSB interview call letters
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in for SSB date allotment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA II 2026 written exam result (expected)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026UPSC typically declares written exam results 6-8 weeks post-exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 2 written result declaration
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Approximately 6,000-7,500 candidates shortlisted for SSB
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result expected
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Result typically declared within 15-26 days of written exam
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NDA 2 answer key release
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Official answer key with objection window (4-5 days)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 2 2026 answer key expected
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within a few days of exam
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NDA 2 2026 provisional answer key release
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Expected 2–3 days post-exam; candidates can raise objections
Archived 10 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 written examination
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Scheduled for 13th September 2026; Maths 10AM-12:30PM, GAT 2PM-4:30PM
Archived 20 Jul 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam date
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written exam: Mathematics (2.5 hrs) + GAT (2.5 hrs); pen-paper mode
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 written examination
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics (10:00 AM–12:30 PM) and GAT (2:00 PM–4:30 PM)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 — written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 written examination
Fri, 11 Sept, 2026Pen-and-paper exam covering Mathematics and General Ability Test
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card release expected
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Expected 3-4 days before exam at upsc.gov.in
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NDA 2 admit card release
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Expected in fourth week of August; download from upsc.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card release
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-Admit Card available for download at upsconline.nic.in
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card release (expected)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026E-admit cards downloadable approximately 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA I 2026 joining at academies
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Selected candidates report to NDA Khadakwasla or Naval Academy Ezhimala
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 2 2026 application window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Last date to apply was 11th June 2026 (extended from 9th June)
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NDA II 2026 application portal closes
Sun, 31 May, 2026Last date to submit online application for NDA II 2026 exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result announced
Fri, 8 May, 2026Result declared on 8th May 2026; qualified candidates proceed to SSB
Archived 20 Jul 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam conducted
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written exam held on 12th April 2026 with Maths and GAT papers
Archived 20 Jul 2026
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