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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is likely to release the NDA 1 2027 Application form on 2 December 2026. The final date of the Admission is 22 December 2026 and the written exam for NDA 1 2027 is 11 April 2027.

NDA is one of the top most popular exams for the Armed Forces – one of the Defence entrance exams for students who wish to be officers in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

NDA 1 2027 Important Dates

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can change these dates if required.

NDA 1 2027 Eligibility

The detailed eligibility will be given in the official notification. Generally, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Educational Qualification

• • Army Wing: Class 12 pass or appearing candidates can apply.

• • Navy & Air Force: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) is generally required.

• • Class 11 students are not eligible.

Age Limit

The exact date-of-birth range will be mentioned in the NDA 1 2027 notification.

Do not depend on the age limit from an old NDA notification. Always check the latest UPSC notification.

Marital Status

Candidates must meet the marital-status conditions prescribed by UPSC for the examination.

NDA 1 2027 Application Fee

The application fee in recent NDA notifications has been ₹100 for candidates who are not exempt.

Certain categories, including female and SC/ST candidates, have been exempt under recent UPSC NDA notifications.

The final fee and exemptions for NDA 1 2027 will be confirmed in the official notification.

How to Apply for NDA 1 2027?

The candidates may submit their application online on the UPSC Online Application Portal.

Here are some simple steps:

• • Go to UPSC online application portal.

• • Fill the necessary registration/Profile information.

• • Choose the model NDA & NA Examination (I), 2027.

• • Insert the information about yourself and your education.

• • Submit the necessary photo(s) and documents.

• • Submit the application fee (if applicable).

• • Thoroughly read through everything just to be sure.

• • Submit the application.

• • Keep the confirmation of application for later use. 

Tip: Do not wait until the last day to submit the form.

Read Also: NDA GAT Strategy for NDA 1 2027: Complete Subject-Wise Preparation Plan

Documents to Keep Ready

Before the application window opens, keep these details/documents ready:

• • Class 10 certificate/details

• • Class 12 details

• • Valid photo ID

• • Recent photograph

• • Signature

• • Category certificate, if applicable

• • Other documents mentioned in the UPSC notification

NDA 1 2027 Selection Process

The NDA selection process generally includes:

Written Examination → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Final Merit

The written exam consists of:

• • Mathematics – 300 marks

• • General Ability Test (GAT) – 600 marks

The SSB stage carries 900 marks.

Therefore, NDA preparation should not stop at the written examination. Start working on communication, confidence, general awareness and physical fitness along with your academic preparation.

NDA 1 2027 Preparation Tips

If you are targeting NDA 1 2027, start preparing before the application form is released.

Focus on:

• • Mathematics concepts and practice

• • English grammar and vocabulary

• • Physics, Chemistry and General Science

• • History and Geography

• • Current Affairs

• • Previous-year question papers

• • Mock tests

• • Physical fitness

• • Basic SSB preparation

A simple rule is:

Study → Practise → Analyse mistakes → Revise → Repeat

Start Your NDA 1 2027 Preparation Today

The NDA 1 2027 application form is scheduled to open on 2 December 2026, but preparation should start much earlier.

Do not wait for the form to arrive.

Build your preparation around Maths, GAT, English, current affairs, mock tests and SSB development.

For the next step, aspirants should also read our guides on NDA 1 2027 Syllabus.