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UPSC NDA-I 2026 — Syllabus

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9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC NDA-I 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC NDA-I 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section	Topics
Mathematics (Paper I)Mathematics (Paper I)	Algebra — sets, relations, complex numbers, quadratic equations, sequences & series, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem; Matrices & determinants; Trigonometry; Analytical geometry of two and three dimensions; Differential calculus; Integral calculus & differential equations; Vector algebra; Statistics & probability.Algebra — sets, relations, complex numbers, quadratic equations, sequences & series, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem; Matrices & determinants; Trigonometry; Analytical geometry of two and three dimensions; Differential calculus; Integral calculus & differential equations; Vector algebra; Statistics & probability.
General Ability Test (Paper II) — EnglishGeneral Ability Test (Paper II) — English	Grammar & usage; Vocabulary; Comprehension passages; Cohesion in extended text; Synonyms & antonyms; Spotting errors; Cloze test; Sentence correction; Para-jumbles; Sentence improvement.Grammar & usage; Vocabulary; Comprehension passages; Cohesion in extended text; Synonyms & antonyms; Spotting errors; Cloze test; Sentence correction; Para-jumbles; Sentence improvement.
General Ability Test (Paper II) — General KnowledgeGeneral Ability Test (Paper II) — General Knowledge	Physics; Chemistry; General Science (Biology); Indian History — freedom movement; Geography of India; Current events; Indian Polity & Constitution. NDA-specific weight on national security and defence affairs.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (subject-specific where required)

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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To download the official syllabus PDF for UPSC NDA-I 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
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Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	11th December 202611th December 2026
Application End Date	9th January 20269th January 2026

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