UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC NDA (1) 2026 Answer Key on 16 April 2026, bringing major relief to lakhs of candidates who appeared in the exam held on 12 April 2026. Candidates can now download the provisional answer key for both Mathematics and GAT papers (All Sets A, B, C, D) and calculate their expected scores before the result is declared.
As per the official update, this is a provisional answer key, which means candidates also get an opportunity to raise objections if they find any discrepancy in answers within the given time window.
UPSC NDA 2026 Answer Key Overview
| Exam Name | UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Papers | Mathematics & GAT |
| Total Marks | 900 (Maths: 300 + GAT: 600) |
| Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
The NDA exam is conducted twice a year for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and the Naval Academy.
UPSC NDA Recruitment (1) 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification
Age Limit: Only unmarried male/ female candidates born not earlier than 01st Jul 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| NDA (Lieutenant) | 394 | 12th Pass |
UPSC NDA Recruitment (1) 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC NDA Recruitment (1) 2026 includes the following stages.
- Written Exam
- SSB
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How To Download the NDA Answer Key 2026
Candidates can download the answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Go to the “What’s New” section
- Click on “ UPSC NDA Answer Keys”
- Select NDA & NA (I) 2026 Answer Key
- Download the Answer Key PDF of All Sets
Important Links
| UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026 (Maths) | Maths Answer Key |
| UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026 (General Ability Test) | GAT Answer Key |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
