UPSC NDA II Result 2026 – Check Written Exam Result, Merit List PDF, Cut Off
UPSC NDA II Result 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written examination result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026, on 9 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on 13 September 2026 can check their qualifying status in the merit list PDF published on the official UPSC website. No login is required, as the result is released in a PDF listing the roll numbers of candidates qualified for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. This recruitment covers 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the 10+2 cadet entry at the Indian Naval Academy.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 (NDA-II 2026) |
| Total vacancies | 394 |
| Written exam date | 13 September 2026 |
| Result declared | 9 October 2026 |
| Result format | Merit list PDF (roll numbers of qualified candidates) |
| Next stage | SSB interview for qualified candidates |
| Course begins | 1 July 2027 (158th NDA Course; 120th INAC) |
Important Dates
| Application began | 20 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 11 June 2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Admit card available | 3 September 2026 |
| Written exam held | 13 September 2026 |
| Answer key available | 16 September 2026 |
| Written result declared | 9 October 2026 |
Application Fee
- General / UR / EWS / OBC: ₹100
- SC / ST: Nil
The fee was payable through net banking, debit card, credit card, or offline through e-challan.
Vacancy Details (Total: 394 Posts)
| Service / Entry | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA Navy | 37 | 5 | 42 |
| NDA Air Force (Flying) | 90 | 2 | 92 |
| NDA Air Force (Ground Duties, Technical) | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| NDA Air Force (Ground Duties, Non-Technical) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21 | 3 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Army Wing of NDA: Passed or appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination of any recognised board in India.
- Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: Passed or appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination with Physics and Mathematics.
Age Limit
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than 1 January 2008 and not later than 1 January 2011.
- Age relaxation applies as per the NDA II 2026 notification and recruitment rules.
Selection Process
- Written examination (Mathematics and General Ability Test)
- SSB interview (two-stage) for candidates who qualify the written examination
- Medical examination and document verification
How to Check the UPSC NDA II Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Look for the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Click the link titled “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 – Result”.
- The merit list PDF will open. Press Ctrl+F and enter your roll number to search.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Qualified candidates must register themselves online on the Indian Army recruitment website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks of the result announcement to receive their SSB interview selection centre and dates on their registered email ID. Original certificates of age and educational qualification must be submitted to the respective SSB during the interview; they should not be sent to UPSC. Marks and cut-off marks will be uploaded on the UPSC website only after the entire examination process is over.
Important Links
| Download Result PDF | upsc.gov.in (What’s New section) |
| SSB Registration (join Indian Army) | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the UPSC NDA II written result 2026 declared?
The result was declared on 9 October 2026 on the official UPSC website.
How many vacancies are there in NDA-II 2026?
There are 394 vacancies in total: 208 in the Army wing, 42 in the Navy wing, 152 in the Air Force wings, and 24 under the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme.
What is the next stage after the written result?
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list qualify for the SSB interview. They must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result declaration to be allotted a selection centre and interview date.
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