The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the 2026 examination schedule for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA), and Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams. All three examinations are set to take place on April 12, 2026, in offline mode across India. The NDA/NA exams will include Mathematics and General Ability Test papers, while the CDS exam will feature English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers. Admit cards will be released prior to the exams, with candidates advised to adhere to reporting times and entry deadlines.