UPSC NDA Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC NDA (1) 2026 Answer Key on 16 September 2026, bringing major relief to lakhs of candidates who appeared in the exam held on 13 September 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 (II) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16 September 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.
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPSC NDA 2/2026 Recruitment is that candidates must be born not earlier than 01.01.2008 and not later than 01.01.2011. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post / Academy | Vacancy | Qualification |
| NDA Army Wing | 208 | 12th Pass |
| NDA Navy Wing | 42 | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| NDA Air Force Flying | 92 | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Tech) | 18 | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| NDA Air Force Ground Duties (Non-Tech) | 10 | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
UPSC NDA Recruitment (2) 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC NDA Recruitment (2) 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 (II) 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 |
