The Union Public Service Commission has officially declared the result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 on, May 8, 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination conducted on April 12, 2026, can now check their qualifying status on the official UPSC website.
The announcement has brought relief and excitement to thousands of aspirants waiting eagerly for the result. Candidates who have cleared the written examination will now proceed to the next stage of the selection process — the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
Result Released in PDF Merit List Format
UPSC has published the result in the form of a PDF merit list containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The commission clarified that the candidature of all shortlisted candidates is currently provisional.
Candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination are now eligible to participate in the SSB interview process, which plays a crucial role in the final selection for India’s defence forces.
Admission to 157th NDA Course and 119th INAC
The selected candidates will be considered for admission to the 157th National Defence Academy (NDA) Course and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from January 2027.
The NDA remains one of the most prestigious defence training academies in the country, preparing future officers for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Online Registration Mandatory for SSB Interview
UPSC has issued an important instruction for all qualified candidates. Candidates must register themselves online on the Indian Army recruitment website within two weeks from the declaration of the result.
The registration must be completed through joinindianarmy.nic.in. Based on this registration, candidates will receive their SSB interview centre allocation and interview dates.
Failure to complete the registration process within the prescribed time may create difficulties in further stages of the recruitment process.
Steps to Check UPSC NDA I 2026 Result
Candidates can follow these simple steps to access their result:
- Visit the official UPSC website — UPSC Official Website
- Go to the Examinations section on the homepage.
- Click on Written Results.
- Open the link titled “Written Result: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026”.
- Download the PDF merit list.
- Use Ctrl + F to search your roll number in the PDF.
Candidates can also directly download the result PDF from the link below:
Direct Result PDF Download
For detailed examination-related information, candidates may visit:
UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 Examination Page
Marks and Cut-Off to Be Released Later
UPSC has clarified that the marks obtained by candidates and the official cut-off marks will be published only after the final result is declared following the completion of the SSB interviews and the entire selection process.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for updates regarding SSB interview schedules, centres, and further instructions.
Excitement Among Aspirants Across the Country
The declaration of the NDA I 2026 written examination result has sparked celebrations among successful candidates and their families. Thousands of aspirants from across India have qualified for the next stage of the prestigious defence recruitment process.
For many young aspirants dreaming of serving the nation as commissioned officers, qualifying the NDA written examination is considered a major achievement.
Candidates Advised to Stay Updated
UPSC has advised candidates to carefully read all official instructions and notifications. In case of any query related to the result, SSB registration, or further admission process, candidates may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter or the respective service helplines mentioned in the official press note
