{"id":"f-445134d771-b6062e18-bc94-50b4-a816-3e2c28c3f953","title":"UPSC NDA, NA & CDS Exam 2026 Schedule Out on upsc.gov.in","description":"UPSC will hold the exams in April in multiple shifts. Read on to check your exam date and time.","timestamp":1768210169,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"UPSC NDA, NA & CDS Exam 2026 Schedule Out on upsc.gov.in","modifiedHeadline":"UPSC NDA, CDS 2026 Exam Schedule Released","subCategories":["scid_6a7129b0"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"141","fcSummary":"UPSC has released the exam schedule for NDA, NA, and CDS 1 2026, with exams on April 12, 2026. The recruitment aims to fill 391 NDA and 451 CDS vacancies. Candidates can download the schedule and e-admit card from upsc.gov.in. There will be negative marking for wrong answers.","summary":"UPSC announces NDA, NA & CDS Exam 2026 schedule! Exams to be held in April across multiple shifts. Check upsc.gov.in for crucial dates & times.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/timesnow/f-445134d771-b6062e18-bc94-50b4-a816-3e2c28c3f953","sourceUrl":"https://www.timesnownews.com/education/upsc-nda-na-cds-exam-date-2026-out-on-upsc-gov-in-sarkari-naukri-article-153433316","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/k3M6vCIqQ-G0.webp","content":"

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the examination schedule for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA), and Combined

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Defence Services 1 2026. As per the official calendar, the exams will be held on April 12, 2026. UPSC will conduct the NDA and NA 2026 Mathematics paper from 10 am to 12:30 pm and the General Ability Test from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Whereas, CDS 1 English will be held from 9 am to 11 am, General Knowledge from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and the Elementary Mathematics exam from 4 pm to 6 pm. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 391 vacancies for NDA and 451 vacancies for CDS. How to Download UPSC NDA/NA Exam 2026 Schedule Refer to the table below to check the important schedule:

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Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, click on the 'Examination Timetable for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026' link available under the 'What's New' section.
A PDF will be displayed on the screen.
Download and save it for future reference.

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\nOn exam day, candidates are required to reach their examination hall at least 30 minutes before the reporting time, as no late entries will be allowed. For entry purposes, an e-admit card will be issued to the candidates on the last working day of the week before the scheduled exam. Applicants can download it through upsc.gov.in, using their login credentials.\n
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UPSC NDA, CDS Exam Pattern 2026
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\nRefer to the table below to check NDA and CDS paper patterns:\n
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Exam	Number of Papers	Subjects	Marks per Paper	Total Marks	Medium	Notes
NDA & NA (Written)	2	Mathematics; General Ability Test	Mathematics: 300GAT: 600	900	English & Hindi	Objective-type papers
CDS (Written)	3	English; General Knowledge; Elementary Mathematics	100 each	300	English	OTA candidates do not appear for Mathematics; followed by SSB interview

Is there any negative marking?
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\nYes, candidates will face negative marking for incorrect responses in both NDA and CDS. The deduction will be based on the provisions outlined in the question paper.\n
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For additional information on UPSC NDA, NA or CDS, please visit the official website of UPSC.\n

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UPSC NDA, NA & CDS Exam 2026 Schedule Out on upsc.gov.in

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