The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the examination schedule for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA), and Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2026. All three exams will be conducted offline on April 12, 2026. The NDA and NA exams will have two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test. The CDS exam will consist of three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates must report to their centers at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time, with late entry not permitted. Admit cards will be released on the official UPSC website.