Hello,

No, you are not eligible for NDA 2026.

Eligibility criteria for NDA 2026:

1. NDA 1 2026 : Born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
2. NDA 2 2026 : Born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.

So, your DOB is before the earliest acceptable date for the NDA1 and NDA 2 exams in 2026.

You can check the following link for more details:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria

I hope this answer helps you!

Hello, Based on your date of birth, 12th October 2006, it is highly unlikely that you will be eligible for either of the NDA examinations in 2026.

Here is a detailed breakdown based on the standard age criteria set by the UPSC.

The age limit for the NDA exam is that a candidate must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age at the time the course commences. The exam is held twice a year.

NDA (1) 2026 Examination (held in April 2026)

• Course Commences: January 2027
• Estimated Age Eligibility: To be eligible, a candidate must be born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010.
• Your Status: Your date of birth (12th October 2006) falls before this period, meaning you would be over the maximum age limit for this attempt.

NDA (2) 2026 Examination (held in September 2026)

• Course Commences: July 2027
• Estimated Age Eligibility: To be eligible, a candidate must be born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010.
• Your Status: Your date of birth (12th October 2006) also falls before this period, meaning you would be over the age limit for this attempt as well.

Based on the eligibility patterns of previous years, your last attempts to be eligible for the NDA exam were likely the NDA (1) 2025 and NDA (2) 2025 examinations. You will most likely be considered over the age limit for the exams in 2026.

Hope it's helpful to you.

Hello,

If you were born on 12th October 2006, then yes, you can apply for the NDA 2026 exam but it depends on which session you’re targeting. For NDA 1 (held around April 2026), your birth date might make you slightly over the upper age limit.

However, for NDA 2 (held around September 2026), you’ll likely be eligible, as the age range generally falls between candidates born from July 2007 to July 2004 (this can vary slightly each year). It’s best to check the official NDA 2026 notification once it’s released to confirm the exact cut-off dates.

Thank you

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