Will NDA exam be affected by Agneepath Scheme?
On June 14, 2022, the Agneepath recruitment system was unveiled, giving young people the chance to enlist as Agniveers for a four-year term in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Through Agneepath recruiting, candidates can join the armed forces between the ages of 17.5 and 21. One the other hand
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Agnipath scheme is conducted for JCO entry whereas NDA exam is conducted for Officer entry. Agnipath scheme is restricted to the recruitment of soldiers. This is just a four-year scheme. NDA exam is conducted for permanent service commission. Therefore, NDA exam is not affected by Agneepath scheme.
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The NDA 1 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on December 10 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was December 30, 2025.
The UPSC will conduct the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The unofficial answer key will be released on the same day by several coaching institutes.
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
The NDA 1 admit card was released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their e-hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.
The Commission will release the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. It will be issued on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 will be June 9, 2026.
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