UPSC NDA Exam Age Calculator 2026
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
- Minimum Age
- 16 years
- Maximum Age
- 19 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- UPSC
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to UPSC NDA Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (19 years).
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Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for UPSC NDA Exam (2026).
UPSC NDA Exam â FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for NDA 2026?
For UPSC NDA Exam, the notified age band is 16â19 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official UPSC notification.
Is there age relaxation for SC/ST in NDA?
No. NDA has no age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBDâall candidates must fall within the same birth-date range in the UPSC notification.
How many attempts are allowed in NDA?
There is no fixed attempt cap for NDA; you can apply every cycle while within the 16.5â19.5 year (or notification-specific) age window.
What is the age limit for UPSC NDA Exam?
For UPSC NDA Exam, the notified age band is 16â19 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official UPSC notification.
How is age calculated for UPSC UPSC NDA Exam?
Age for UPSC NDA Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notificationânot on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
What is the cutoff date for UPSC NDA Exam age calculation?
The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on âŠ" date for each cycle is in the official UPSC NDA Exam notificationâalways verify before applying.
How many attempts are allowed for UPSC NDA Exam?
There is no fixed attempt cap for NDA; you can apply every cycle while within the 16.5â19.5 year (or notification-specific) age window.
Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in UPSC NDA Exam?
No. NDA has no age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBDâall candidates must fall within the same birth-date range in the UPSC notification.
Do female candidates get extra age relaxation in UPSC NDA Exam?
No. NDA has no age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBDâall candidates must fall within the same birth-date range in the UPSC notification.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD candidates in UPSC NDA Exam?
No. NDA has no age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBDâall candidates must fall within the same birth-date range in the UPSC notification.
Can EWS candidates get age relaxation in UPSC NDA Exam?
EWS candidates for UPSC NDA Exam generally follow the same 16â19 year band as General with no extra upper-age relaxation unless the notification specifies otherwise.
Which date of birth certificate is accepted for UPSC NDA Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for UPSC NDA Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.