UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026 – Check Merit List, 617 Candidates Recommended
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026 on 5 November 2026. A total of 617 candidates have been recommended in the final merit list for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (157th Course) and the Naval Academy (119th Indian Naval Academy Course). The merit list has been prepared on the basis of the written examination held on 12 April 2026 and the interviews held by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.
The final result is available as a PDF on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check their roll number and name in the merit list. The candidature of all recommended candidates is provisional, and the results of the medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing the lists.
UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026 – Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 |
| Final result declared | 5 November 2026 |
| Candidates recommended | 617 (551 male, 66 female) |
| Courses | 157th NDA Course; 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Written examination | 12 April 2026 |
| Selection stages | Written examination followed by SSB interviews |
| Vacancies notified | 394 (Army 208, Navy 42, Air Force 120, Naval Academy 24) |
| Result mode | PDF merit list on upsc.gov.in |
| Candidature status | Provisional, subject to certificate verification |
| Medical examination | Results not taken into account in the merit list |
| Marks availability | On upsc.gov.in, 15 days after declaration of the final result |
| Official website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written examination | 12 April 2026 |
| Final result declared | 5 November 2026 |
| Marks available on UPSC website | 15 days after declaration of the final result |
Vacancy Details
| Wing | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Air Force | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
Selection Process
Selection for the NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026 was made in two stages. First, candidates appeared in the written examination conducted by UPSC on 12 April 2026. Candidates who qualified in the written examination were then interviewed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence. The final merit list of 617 candidates is based on performance in the written examination and the SSB interviews. Medical examination results were not considered while preparing the merit list, and final admission depends on vacancies, medical fitness and verification of certificates.
How to Check UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/.
- Open the final result link for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026.
- Download the result PDF (press note) and open it.
- Search for your roll number or name in the merit list, which is given in order of merit.
- Save or print the PDF for future reference.
Recommended candidates must submit the required certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing–I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066, wherever this has not already been done. Certificates are to be sent to the Army headquarters, not to UPSC. Candidates should also check the websites of the Ministry of Defence (joinindianarmy.nic.in, joinindiannavy.gov.in and careerindianairforce.cdac.in) for the date of commencement of the courses.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Download Final Result PDF (Official) | Download PDF |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026 declared?
The final result was declared on 5 November 2026.
How many candidates have been recommended in the NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026?
A total of 617 candidates have been recommended, including 551 male and 66 female candidates.
Where can I check the UPSC NDA / NA-I Final Result 2026?
The merit list is available as a PDF on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
When will the marks of NDA / NA-I 2026 candidates be available?
UPSC has stated that the marks of candidates will be available on its website 15 days after the declaration of the final result.
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