| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|
| Englishअंग्रेज़ी | 50 | 200 | −1.33 per wrong answer | — |
| General Knowledgeसामान्य ज्ञान | 100 | 400 | −1.33 per wrong answer | — |
| Total | 150 | 600 | | 150 min |
- Sections are shown in the official exam order; options keep the order printed in the source. It follows the pattern of 2023, which may differ from this year's pattern.
- The total duration is 150 minutes. The clock is set on the server and the test is submitted automatically when it reaches zero.
- Marking: 4 marks for each correct answer; −1.33 per wrong answer. Questions dropped in the final answer key give full marks to everyone.
- An answer is saved only when you click Save & Next or Mark for Review & Next.
The question palette shows the status of each question:
- 1 Not Visited
- 2 Not Answered
- 3 Answered
- 4 Marked for Review
- 5 Answered & Marked for Review (will be evaluated)
Source: ExamGOAL free PYQ PDF (pdf.questions.examgoal.com) · UPSC NDA question paper · retrieved 2026-11-07 · review: PaperYodha import (automated checks; answers as given in the source key)
