📊 Quick Info Overview
📅 Important Dates
📢 Vacancy Breakdown
💳 Application Fee
🎯 Selection Process
- Stage 1: Written Exam
- Stage 2: Interview
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
- Stage 4: Physical Examination
Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the answer key for the NDA / NA-I Examination 2026 held on 12 April 2026. Candidates can download the official answer key PDF to cross-check their answers. The answer key is an important resource before the final result declaration, helping candidates estimate probable scores and raise objections if discrepancies are found.
Highlights
- Exam Date: 12 April 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: 16 April 2026
- Result Declaration: 8 May 2026
- Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
- Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
How to Download UPSC NDA / NA-I Answer Key 2026
Raising Objection
Candidates who find discrepancies or have doubts regarding any answer can raise objections as per UPSC guidelines. The objection process usually follows the answer key release, and candidates must submit objections before the stipulated deadline. Stay updated on the UPSC portal and also check relevant updates here at Official Answer Keys 2026.
Fee for Objection
Sometimes UPSC charges a nominal fee per question to submit an objection. Confirm the latest notification on the UPSC site or through trusted portals like JobOne for accurate details.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 2025-12-10
- Application Last Date: 2025-12-30
- Exam Date: 2026-04-12
- Answer Key Release Date: 2026-04-16
- Result Date: 2026-05-08
Candidates can also check the Check Result 2026 section and download the Download Admit Card for related updates. For studying and preparation, refer the Exam Syllabus & Pattern. Those interested in similar central government exams can visit Latest Govt Jobs 2026. For more answer keys, you can check SSC Answer Key and Railway Answer Key.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I download the UPSC NDA / NA-I answer key 2026? +
Visit the official UPSC website, navigate to the Result or What's New section, and download the answer key PDF for NDA / NA-I 2026 exam.
Is it possible to raise objections against the UPSC NDA answer key? +
Yes, candidates can raise objections within the specified deadline after the answer key is released as per UPSC guidelines.
Is there any fee to submit objections on the answer key? +
Often UPSC charges a nominal fee per question for objections. Check the official notification for exact details.
When is the result expected after the answer key release? +
The UPSC NDA / NA-I final result is usually declared a few weeks after the answer key release, for 2026 it was on 8 May.
Do I need to login to download the answer key? +
No login is generally required as the answer key is provided as a direct downloadable PDF.
Where can I check the latest updates for UPSC NDA / NA-I exam? +
Updates are available on the official UPSC website and also on trusted portals like JobOne under the Official Answer Keys and Results sections.
What are the selection stages for UPSC NDA / NA-I recruitment? +
Selection involves Written Exam, Interview, Medical, and Physical Examination stages.
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