UPSC NDA Result 2026, NDA NA 1 Merit List & Result Date

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA1 2026) was conducted on 12th April 2026. The answer key for the exam has been released by UPSC. Now, candidates are anxiously waiting for the announcement of the results to know their qualifying status in the exam. NDA Result 2026 will be released in May 2026 online at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. The result PDF includes the roll number of candidates shortlisted to appear for the next phase of the recruitment process i.e., SSB Interview round.

NDA Result 2026 

Through the exam, a total of 394 vacancies will be recruited for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy for FY 2026-27. NDA Result 2026 will be released in PDF format, and candidates who appeared in the exam can search their roll number in the list of selected candidates by using the Ctrl + F shortcut. The selection process consists of two steps: the written exam and the SSB interview.

NDA Result Date 2026

As per past trends, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the UPSC NDA Result within 1 months of the exam commencement, announcing the roll numbers of the candidates who are shortlisted to appear for the SSB Interview round. The selection process consists of two steps: the written exam and the SSB interview. The result PDF for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA1 2026) will be released in May 2026 at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. 

How to Check UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026?

To download NDA NA Result PDF from the official website, candidates can follow the steps discussed below.

1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the "Examinations" tab and select "Written Results" from the dropdown.
3. Now, click on Download PDF against "National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026".
4. Open the NDA 1 Result PDF and search for your roll number with the Ctrl+F shortcut.
5. If your roll number is mentioned in the merit list, congratulations, you are shortlisted for the SSB Interview.

What After NDA Result for NDA/NA 1 Exam?

Candidates who decalred qualified in the written exam for NDA/NA 1 Exam will be shortlisted for SSB Interview, which will be conducted by Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. The schedule for the 2nd stage will be announced shortly. After that, document verification will be conducted where candidates have to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of

• Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth.
• Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.