NDA NA 2026 admit card: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 on April 12, 2026, across multiple centres in India. Candidates who have been admitted to the examination are required to download their e-Admit card from the official UPSC portal once it is available. No paper admit cards will be issued for this session.The e-Admit card must be printed and preserved until the declaration of the final results. Candidates will be allowed to appear at the examination venue only if they produce the printed e-Admit card along with a valid photo identity card mentioned on the admit card.Admit card and verification instructionsCandidates whose photograph on the e-Admit card is unclear, missing, or does not include the candidate’s name and date must bring a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs bearing their name and date. One photograph will be required for each session. Any discrepancies in the e-Admit card should be reported immediately to UPSC via the official email ID: usnda-upsc@nic.in.• Direct link to read the official notice PDF Timing and venue rulesEntry to the examination centre will close 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of each session: 10:00 AM for the forenoon session and 2:00 PM for the afternoon session. Candidates must appear only at the venue specified in their e-Admit card. No entry will be permitted after the gates are closed.Permitted and prohibited itemsCandidates are not allowed to carry bags, mobile phones, smart/digital watches, electronic devices, books, or any other restricted items into the examination hall. The Commission will not make arrangements for storing such items. Only the e-Admit card, identity proof, passport-size photographs, and a black ballpoint pen for filling OMR sheets are permitted. Normal wristwatches without any special features are allowed; smart watches are strictly prohibited.Conduct and post-exam instructionsUse or possession of electronic devices inside the venue may result in disciplinary action, including cancellation of candidature or FIR registration. Candidates who have changed their name must carry a government-issued photo ID reflecting the updated name. Representations on the question paper can be submitted online via the UPSC QPRep portal from April 13 to April 19, 2026, until 6:00 PM.Candidates are advised to follow all instructions carefully to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.
