NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026: UPSC Releases Maths and GAT PDFs for Download on upsc.gov.in

UPSC has published the NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026 PDFs for Mathematics and General Ability Test. You can download both papers from upsc.gov.in without login; the exam was held on April 12, 2026.

Edited by Abhishek Joshi

Updated April 17, 2026 4:07 AM

    NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026

    UPSC has released the NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026 on its website. The PDFs for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) are available on upsc.gov.in and can be downloaded without any login.

    The NDA 1 exam was conducted on April 12, 2026 . As of April 15, 2026, 16:46 IST , the official answer key has not been published.

    Author: Sanjana Surbhi, Assistant Manager | Updated on Apr 15, 2026 16:46 IST | Read time: 1 min

    NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026: What’s available

    The released material includes two separate PDFs: the Mathematics question paper and the General Ability Test question paper. Both files are placed under UPSC’s previous question papers/archive section and are accessible publicly.

    You do not need any credentials to download the files. If you plan to revise or practise, these are the official papers to refer to.

    How to download NDA 1 Official Question Papers 2026

    1. Go to upsc.gov.in .
    2. Open the Exams/Previous Question Papers or Archive section on the homepage.
    3. Look for the NDA 2026 / NDA 1 entry and select the paper you need (Mathematics or GAT).
    4. Click to open the PDF and save it to your device.

    No direct download link is provided here; access the files from the official UPSC site only.

    Event Date
    NDA 1 exam April 12, 2026
    Article update / paper availability noted April 15, 2026

    What’s not available yet

    The official answer key for NDA 1 2026 has not been released as of April 15, 2026 . UPSC typically publishes answer keys or related notices on its website; check the official page for updates.

    If you find discrepancies while practising from these papers, follow UPSC’s official procedure or notices for raising queries — the UPSC site will have details when they publish them.

    FAQs

    Q: Where can I download NDA 1 2026 question papers? A: From the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) under previous question papers or archive.

    Q: Which papers are available for NDA 1 2026? A: Mathematics and General Ability Test question papers are available.

    Q: Is the NDA 1 2026 answer key released? A: No. The answer key was not released as of April 15, 2026 .

    Q: Do I need login credentials to download the papers? A: No, the PDFs are available without login.

    Q: Can I use these papers for exam practice? A: Yes. These are official question papers and are suitable for revision and practice.

    Q: When was the NDA 1 exam held? A: The exam was held on April 12, 2026 .

    Q: Who authored this update? A: Sanjana Surbhi, Assistant Manager. Updated on Apr 15, 2026 16:46 IST .

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