Candidates preparing for the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 2026 exam on April 12, 2026 , must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure a smooth examination process. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a set of instructions covering required documents, conduct, and prohibited items.
Required Documents for NDA 1 Exam Day 2026
Failure to bring necessary documents will result in candidates being barred from the examination. Essential items include:
- A printout of the e-admit card .
- A valid photo identity card . Acceptable IDs include Aadhaar card, driving license, or PAN card.
- Two passport-size photographs. These are required in case of discrepancies in the admit card information.
Examination Day Conduct and Rules
Strict adherence to rules is mandatory for all participants. This includes:
- Bringing the printed e-admit card to the exam hall.
- Academic integrity is paramount . Copying from other candidates, allowing one's paper to be copied, or seeking or providing unauthorized assistance is strictly prohibited. Violators will face severe penalties.
- Candidates must maintain disciplined conduct within the examination hall. Disruptive behavior or harassment of examination staff will be penalized.
Articles Permitted in the Examination Hall
Only essential items are allowed inside the exam venue. These include:
- A clipboard or hardboard without any written content.
- A good quality Black Ball Pen for marking answers.
The answer sheet and rough work sheets will be provided by the invigilator.
NDA 1 Exam 2026: Do's and Don'ts
Candidates should follow these instructions during the exam:
Do's:
- Use a Black Ball Pen to write your Centre, subject, test booklet series (in brackets), subject code, and roll number in the designated spaces.
- Upon receiving the test booklet, immediately check for unprinted, torn, or missing pages. If any issues are found, request a replacement booklet of the same series and subject from the invigilator.
- For objective-type questions, select only one response for each item.
Don'ts:
- Do not write your name or any information beyond what is explicitly requested on the answer sheet, test booklet, or rough work sheet.
- Do not fold, mutilate, damage, or mark the answer sheet in any unauthorized way. Avoid writing on the reverse side of the answer sheet.
- Prohibited items include mobile phones, smart/digital watches, IT gadgets, books, bags, notes, loose sheets, calculators, mathematical/drawing instruments, log tables, stencils, slide rules, and any other electronic devices. Valuables should also not be brought to the examination hall.
