NDA Result 2026 has been declared. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on 9 October 2026. The written test was held on 13 September 2026 across various centres in India. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result list have qualified for the next stage, which is the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
The NDA Result is available in PDF format on the official website. The merit list contains the roll numbers of qualified male and female candidates. This is the written result for 394 Posts. Qualified candidates must now register online on the Indian Army recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks from announcement of written result to proceed for SSB interview.
NDA Result 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 |
| Full Form | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Posts | 394 Posts |
| Exam Type | Written Exam (OMR-Based) |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Type | Written Result for SSB Interview |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview by Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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NDA Result Details – Written Exam Result for SSB Interview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Posts | 394 Posts |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Result Type | Written Result |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview by Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Result Mode | PDF Merit List with Roll Numbers |
NDA Result has been declared for the written exam held on 13 September 2026. UPSC has released the roll number-wise merit list for candidates who have qualified for SSB interview. The candidature of all qualified candidates is provisional and subject to verification at SSB stage.
As per UPSC notice, qualified candidates must register online on Indian Army recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks from announcement of written result. Candidates who have already registered on site earlier are not required to register again.
After registration, successful candidates will be allotted Selection Centres and dates for SSB interview, which will be communicated through their registered e-mail ID. For any login or query issues, candidates can write to dir-recruiting6-mod@nic.in.
Candidates must also carry original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to respective Service Selection Boards (SSBs) during SSB interview. These original documents should not be sent to UPSC.
Note: Marks and cut-off marks of NDA & NA (II) 2026 will be uploaded on UPSC website only after final result is declared, and will remain available for 30 days thereafter. This is important update regarding NDA Result.
How to Check NDA Result 2026?
| Open the Download Result link from Important Links section below for NDA Result |
| The Written Result for NDA & NA (II) 2026 will open in your browser in PDF format |
| Use Ctrl + F (or the search option on mobile) and enter your roll number to check NDA Result |
| If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified for the SSB interview |
| Download and save the PDF for future reference for NDA Result |
| Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks to proceed for SSB |
| Keep a printout of the result list along with your admit card safe until the final result is declared. Do not send any original certificate to UPSC; carry them to the SSB centre instead |
Important Dates of UPSC NDA Examination – NDA Result Timeline
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 3 September 2026 |
| NDA & NA Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Written Result Date (NDA Result) | 9 October 2026 |
| SSB Interview Date | To be informed by SSB |
| Final Result Date | Expected December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Marks & Cut-off Release | After Final Result – Available for 30 Days |
Vacancy Details for NDA Result 2026 – 394 Posts
| Wing Name | Vacancy Details for NDA Result |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 208 Posts (including 10 for Female candidates) |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | 42 Posts (including 6 for Female) |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) – Flying | 92 Posts (including 2 for Female) |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) – Ground Duty (Tech) | 18 Posts |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) – Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | 10 Posts |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 24 Posts |
| Total | 394 Posts |
This is the total vacancy for which NDA Result has been declared.
What After NDA Result 2026? – Next Steps After Written Result
The candidature of all qualified candidates in NDA Result is provisional and subject to verification at SSB stage. Here is complete next steps:
1. Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within 2 Weeks:
As per UPSC notice, qualified candidates must register online on Indian Army recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks from announcement of written result i.e. before 23 October 2026. Candidates who have already registered earlier are not required to register again for NDA Result.
2. Allotment of SSB Centres:
After registration, successful candidates will be allotted Selection Centres and dates for SSB interview, which will be communicated through their registered e-mail ID. The SSB centres are located at Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bangalore, Jalandhar for Army; Coimbatore for Navy; Dehradun, Varanasi, Mysore, Gandhi Nagar for Air Force.
3. SSB Interview – 5 Days Process:
SSB interview after NDA Result is 5 days process:
- Day 1 – Screening Test – OIR Test + PPDT
- Day 2 – Psychological Test – TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT
- Day 3 & 4 – GTO Tasks – Group Discussion, GPE, PGT, HGT, FGT, IOT, Command Task, Lecturette
- Day 5 – Conference + Medical Examination (for recommended candidates)
4. Documents to Carry for SSB after NDA Result:
Candidates must carry original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to respective SSBs during SSB interview. These original documents should not be sent to UPSC.
Required Documents after NDA Result:
- Matriculation Certificate for DOB Proof
- Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- NDA Admit Card and Written Result Printout (NDA Result PDF)
- Identity Proof – Aadhaar Card / PAN Card
- 20 Passport Size Photographs
- Risk Certificate, No Claim Certificate (if required)
5. Medical Examination:
Candidates recommended after SSB will undergo detailed medical examination at military hospitals. Medical standards are very strict for NDA Result qualified candidates.
NDA Exam Pattern and Syllabus – For Reference After NDA Result
To understand how NDA Result is prepared, know exam pattern:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 300 Marks | 2.5 Hours |
| General Ability Test (GAT) – English 200 + GK 400 | 600 Marks | 2.5 Hours |
| Total Written | 900 Marks | |
| SSB Interview | 900 Marks | 5 Days |
| Total | 1800 Marks |
NDA Result for written stage is prepared out of 900 marks. GAT includes English (200 marks), General Knowledge – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs (400 marks).
Negative marking – 1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answer in written exam. This affects NDA Result.
Expected Cut-off for NDA Result 2026 (II)
Although official cut-off for NDA Result will be uploaded only after final result, expected cut-off based on previous year trends:
| Year | Written Cut-off out of 900 | Final Cut-off out of 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 (II) | 353 (with 20% in each subject) | 692 |
| 2024 (I) | 348 | 680 |
| 2024 (II) | 355 | 700 |
| 2025 (I) | 360 | 710 |
| 2026 (II) Expected | 360-375 | 710-730 |
Candidates must secure minimum 20% marks in each subject separately to qualify for NDA Result.
Note: Marks and cut-off marks of NDA & NA (II) 2026 will be uploaded on UPSC website only after final result is declared, and will remain available for 30 days thereafter.
How to Prepare for SSB Interview After NDA Result?
After qualifying NDA Result, SSB preparation is crucial. Here are human tips:
- OIR Test: Practice verbal and non-verbal reasoning daily – 50 questions in 55 minutes.
- PPDT: Picture Perception and Discussion – Write positive story, narrate confidently, participate in group discussion but don’t dominate.
- Psychological Tests: TAT – 11 pictures + 1 blank, 4 minutes per picture; WAT – 60 words, 15 seconds each; SRT – 60 situations in 30 minutes; SDT – Self Description.
- GTO: Be team player, not individual show. In PGT, HGT, Command Task – give ideas, help team, carry load.
- Personal Interview: Prepare PIQ form thoroughly – hobbies, family, education, why NDA, why Army/Navy/Air Force.
- Physical Fitness: After NDA Result, start running 1.6 km daily, push-ups, sit-ups, maintain weight as per height.
NDA Result – Previous Year Trends and Statistics
- Approximately 5-6 lakh candidates appear for NDA exam every time.
- Around 7,000-8,000 candidates qualify written NDA Result for SSB.
- Finally 400-500 candidates make to final merit out of 394 vacancies (including medical failures and merit out).
- Female candidates – First batch inducted in 2022, now around 19-20 girls qualify written NDA Result each time.
What is NDA & NA Examination? – Background for NDA Result
NDA & NA Examination is conducted by UPSC twice a year – NDA (I) and NDA (II). Through NDA Result, candidates are selected for training at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
After 3 years training at NDA and 1 year at respective service academies – IMA Dehradun for Army, INA Ezhimala for Navy, AFA Hyderabad for Air Force – candidates become Officers – Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, Flying Officer.
NDA is the only tri-service academy in world where Army, Navy and Air Force cadets train together before going to respective academies. So NDA Result is first step to become officer.
Important Links for NDA Result 2026
| Download NDA Result | Click Here |
|---|---|
| SSB Registration | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is NDA Result 2026 Date?
NDA Result 2026 for NDA & NA (II) Written Exam has been declared on 9 October 2026 by UPSC. Exam was held on 13 September 2026 for 394 Posts – 208 Army, 42 Navy, 92+28 Air Force, 24 Naval Academy. Written result PDF contains roll numbers of qualified candidates eligible for SSB interview. Result status is Declared, result type is Written Result, next stage is SSB interview by Ministry of Defence.
How to check NDA Result 2026?
To check NDA Result 2026, open download result link from Important Links, written result for NDA & NA (II) 2026 will open in browser in PDF format, use Ctrl + F or search option on mobile and enter roll number, if roll number appears you have qualified for SSB interview, download and save PDF for future reference, register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks to proceed for SSB. Keep printout of result list along with admit card safe until final result. Do not send original certificate to UPSC, carry them to SSB centre instead.
What to do after NDA Result 2026 Written Result?
After NDA Result, candidature is provisional subject to verification at SSB stage. Qualified candidates must register online on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks from announcement of written result (before 23 Oct 2026). Already registered candidates need not register again. After registration, Selection Centres and dates for SSB interview will be allotted and communicated via registered email. For login/query issues write to dir-recruiting6-mod@nic.in. Carry original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to respective SSBs during interview. Do not send originals to UPSC. SSB interview is 5 days – Screening, Psychology, GTO, Conference. Marks and cut-off of NDA & NA (II) 2026 will be uploaded only after final result and will remain for 30 days.
What are the important dates for NDA Result 2026?
Important dates for NDA Result 2026 – Notification Date 20 May 2026, Apply Start 20 May 2026, Apply End 11 June 2026, Admit Card 3 September 2026, NDA & NA Exam 13 September 2026 (Sunday), Written Result 9 October 2026, SSB Interview To be informed by SSB via email after registration on joinindianarmy.nic.in, Final Result expected Dec 2026/Jan 2027, Marks & Cut-off after final result for 30 days.
What is the next stage after NDA Result and what is the vacancy?
Next stage after NDA Result written result is SSB Interview by Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence – 5 days process at Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Jalandhar, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Varanasi etc. Total vacancies are 394 Posts for which NDA Result declared – NDA Army 208 (including 10 Female), Navy 42 (6 Female), Air Force Flying 92 (2 Female), Ground Duty Tech 18, Non-Tech 10, Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry 24 Posts. Final merit prepared on written 900 + SSB 900 = 1800 marks. Written cut-off expected 360-375 with minimum 20% in each subject