UPSC NDA Result 2026: Check Result PDF Download Link Here

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 16:53 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

NDA Result 2026: Union Public Service Commission will release NDA 1 result 2026 in the third week of April. The direct link to download NDA & NA II result PDF will be provided on this page. The result PDF of NDA comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The examination authority will also release NDA name-wise result 2026 Qualified candidates will appear for SSB Interview. Successful candidates of the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army website within two weeks to generate the SSB call up letter.

NDA scorecard is released after the completion of selection process. Candidates can download the scorecard by logging with the required credentials. NDA exam dates have been announced. UPSC NDA 1 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. NDA 2 exam will be held on September 14, 2026. Read below for more details on NDA result. 

Table of contents
  • How to Check NDA Result 2026?
  • NDA Dates 2026
  • Stages of NDA Result
  • NDA Cut off 2026
  • What after the declaration of NDA Result?
  • NDA Result 2026 FAQs
NDA Logo

How to Check NDA Result 2026?

DeskCalendarResult: Apr ' 26

NDA result is announced online for different stages of recruitment. The process to check the result is given below.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
NDA result
  • Click the result link-‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination result’ on the UPSC home page
NDA result
  • NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form
NDA result
  • Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F
  • If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam
  • Download the result PDF and take its printout

Also Read: NDA Selection Process 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to check NDA Result?
A: 

NDA result is announced online by UPSC. The link to check the result is made available on the official website in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The steps given below will help candidates to check the result:

Candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC

Candidates need to click on the NDA result link on the home page

 Clicking the link, the result PDF opens in a new page

Candidates need to Search their roll numbers in the result PDF

Download the result PDF and save it

UPSC also releases NDA result name-wise. The name-wise result PDF displays the names of candidates qualified for the next round of selection process. NDA marks for the written exam is calculated out of 900. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the written exam and SSB interview. The marks of the SSB interview is calculated out of 900. Selection of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference.

Q:   When NDA 1 2026 result will be announced?
A: 

NDA 1 result 2026 will be announced in the third week of April. The result will be made available roll-number and name-wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in the exam.

NDA Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

NDA 1 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Apr ' 25

NDA 1 Result 2025

26 Sep ' 23

NDA 2 Result 2023

NDA Logo

Stages of NDA Result

NDA result is declared in two stages. First, the result for the written exam is declared, which is followed by the declaration of the final result. The stages of NDA result are explained below:

Stages  Details

NDA Result for Written Exam

The written exam as per NDA exam pattern comprises two sections-GAT and Mathematics. The total marks for the test are 900. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Only such candidates are selected for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.

NDA Final Result

NDA final result is declared after the completion of the SSB Interview. Candidates are selected for admission to the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force based on their performance in the written exam and SSB Interview. Candidates are required to secure separate minimum qualifying marks in both tests.

NDA Tie Breaking Policy

When two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks in NDA exam, the ties are resolved as per age. This means candidates older in age are given preference. 

Also Read:

NDA Exam Analysis

NDA Vacancies

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   When NDA 2 result 2026 will be announced?
A: 

UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 result is expected to be announced in September. The result PDF will comprise the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Selection of candidates is done based on merit.

Q:   After the NDA results are released, how many days does it take to receive a call letter for SSB Interview through your mail?
A: 

After declaration of NDA exam results, candidates are required to register themselves for SSB Interview. After this process, they are allotted date, time and admit card for SSB Interview.

NDA Logo

NDA Cut off 2026

NDA cut off is released after the recruitment process. The commission releases both the cutoffs for written exam and final selection. The written exam NDA cut off is calculated out of 900 marks. The cut off for final selection is calculated out of 1800 marks. There are also sectional cut off marks of 25 per cent in the exam. Candidates can check below NDA 1 2025 cut off marks below for reference.

Name of the Wing Minimum qualifying standard                        at                         the written stage(out of 900 marks) Marks secured by last recommended candidate                                at               Final Stage(out of 1800 marks)

Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses

334 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)

699

 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is NDA cut off?
A: 

NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in the written exam and SSB interview. UPSC prescribes cut off marks for written exam and final selection. Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in written exam and SSB interview. Candidates securing the NDA cut off marks are called for subsequent rounds of selection process. NDA exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy course. NDA selection process comprises written exa and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam by securing the required cut off are called for the SSB interview. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks in the SSB interview also. 

Q:   when NDA cut off is released?
A: 

NDA cut off is released after the completion of the exam. The cut off is released separately for the written exam and final selection. There are also sectional cut off marks for the exam. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject of NDA exam. Based on the cut off marks of the written exam, candidates are selected for the SSB Interview. The final cut off is decided based on the written exam and SSB interview. 

NDA Logo

What after the declaration of NDA Result?

Based on the marks secured in the written exam and SSB Interview, candidates are placed in a single combined list. The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy is done as per the vacancies. Candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility, medical[ fitness and merit-cum-preference. Those who have opted for multiple branches, allocation will be done in the order of preference. The eligible candidate will be issued a joining letter specifying the reporting date. After this, candidates need to download the joining instructions. Those failing to do this within seven days are rejected. 

Also Read: NDA Salary

 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What after the declaration of NDA result?
A: 

NDA result is announced separately for written exam and SSB interview. After the result for the written exam is announced, candidates are called for SSB Interview. After completion of the SSB Interview, UPSC prepares a merit list based on the performance in the written exam and SSB interview. Allotment of candidates are done based on the written exam and SSB interview.

Q:   How many days does it take to get a review medical call for the NDA/NA?
A: 

The medicals after NDA SSB are called SMB (Special medical Board). This done at the Military Hospitals. Each recommended candidate are required to go through it. The TR/PR candidates get another chance to prove themselves medically fit within 42 days from the medical conference, this is called AMB (Appeal medical Board). This takes place at Command Hospitals. The candidates who are rejected from AMB may or may not get the chance for Review Medical Board (RMB). RMB is not the right of the candidate but is given by reviewing your ailment by senior doctors of Army at the office of DGMS behind North Block, near Rashtrapati Bhavan. It usually takes about a month.

Registration
Ongoing
Exam Date
Results
Cutoff
Counselling
NDA Logo

NDA Result 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below NDA result 2026 FAQs.

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the passing marks in NDA?
A: 

Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25 per cent marks in each subject to clear the NDA written exam. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Besides the subject-wise cut off marks, the examination authority also decides overall cut off marks for different defence services. Candidates are required to secure both section-wise and overall cut off marks. To be in the final merit list, candidates are required to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB interview.

Q:   What is NDA marking scheme?
A: 

NDA marking scheme is prescribed by UPSC. Candidates for correct answers are given 2.5 marks in Maths. 0.83 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Four marks are given for correct answers in GAT. 1.33 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900.

Q:   What is NDA result name-wise?
A: 

NDA result name-wise comprises the names of the candidates in result PDF. NDA result is announced online on the official website. The total marks allotted to the written exam of NDA are 900. Based on NDA result for written exam, candidates are called for SSB Interview. The final result is based on the performance in the written exam and SSB Interview.

Q:   Will I receive the hard copy of NDA scorecard?
A: 

The hard copy of NDA scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download it online only. The scorecard is made available after the completion of the recruitment process. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging with the required credentials.

Q:   Is it important to secure the qualifying marks in NDA exam?
A: 

The sectional cut off in NDA exam is 25 per cent. Candidates are required to secure both the qualifying marks and cut off marks in NDA exam. The cut off marks are calculated based on the several factors. 

Q:   Do I need to secure qualifying marks in NDA written exam & SSB Interview?
A: 

To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force are required to secure qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB. Candidates for the Air Force,  and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for flying branch of Air Force, should separately qualify the CPSS.

Q:   What is the tie-breaking policy in NDA exam?
A: 

In case the aggregate final marks are equal then securing more marks in the written exam are placed in higher rank. Candidates securing more marks in Paper 2 (GAT) are placed in higher rank. Age is also given preference while resolving the ties.

 

Q:   What is NDA rounding off marks?
A: 

NDA marks are rounded off up to two decimal digits for all stages. This done by applying the standard rounding off principle,
wherever applicable. While applying the tie-breaking principles, the rounded-off marks upto two decimal digits are considered for resolving all tie cases.

qna

NDA Exam

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered a week ago

Here's a forum-style post tailored for the NDA 2 2026 result query:


Waiting for the NDA 2 2026 results can be quite nerve-wracking, especially after months of preparation and anticipation. Many aspirants are anxious to know exactly when the results will be declared and how their efforts translate int

...Read more

A

Aashish Upadhyay

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

NDA 2 2024 cut off marks are given below.

Sl.No.Name of the WingVacanciesNumber                                of Recommended candidatesMinimum qualifying standard                        at                         the written stage (out of 900 marks)Marks secured by last recommended candidate                                at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks)

1.

Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses

208 (including  10  for 

 

792

 

 

 

 

 

 

305 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)

 

 

 

 

 

 

673

M

Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

NDA 1 2025 cut off marks are given below.

Name of the WingMinimum qualifying standard                        at                         the written stage (out of 900 marks)Marks secured by last recommended candidate                                at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks)

Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses

334 (With at least  25% marks in each subject)

699 

I

Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

NDA 2 is hard in terms of difficulty level. It is conducted for candidates who have passed Class 12. The test comprises two papers. The total marks allotted are 900. Selection is done based on the written exam and SSB Interview.

B

Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

NDA marks are rounded off up to two decimal digits for all stages. This done by applying the standard rounding off principle,
wherever applicable. While applying the tie-breaking principles, the rounded-off marks upto two decimal digits are considered for resolving all tie cases.

A

Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

In case the aggregate final marks are equal then securing more marks in the written exam are placed in higher rank. Candidates securing more marks in Paper 2 (GAT) are placed in higher rank. Age is also given preference while resolving the ties.

 

C

Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force are required to secure qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB. Candidates for the Air Force,  and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for flying branch of Air For

...Read more

J

Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

NDA 1 result 2026 will be announced in the third week of April. The result will be made available roll-number and name-wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in the exam.

I

Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

A total of 394 vacancies were announced for NDA 1 2026 exam. The break-up is given below.

AcademyWingsNo. of Vacancies

NDA

Army 

208 (including 10 for female candidates)

Navy 

42 (including 05 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch)

Air Force 

(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates)
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech) –18 (including 02 for female candidates)
(iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) –10 (including 02 for female candidates)

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

-

 24  (including 03 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch)

Total

 

394

C

Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:

- *NDA 1 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: December 10, 2025

    - Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025

    - Exam Date: April 12, 2026

- *NDA 2 Application Form:*

    - Release Date:

...Read more

Y

YUVASRI

Beginner-Level 1

Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates

Maha TET 025 Interim Answer Key Objection dates 20 Dec '25 - 27 Dec '25
RRB JE 2025 Scribe details in Application Portal 23 Dec '25 - 27 Dec '25
IBPS RRB 2025 Single Online Exam for Officers Scale 2 and 3 28 Dec '25
IBPS RRB 2025 Single Online Exam 28 Dec '25
Bihar STET 2025 Result Dec '25