UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026 Out: Written Result PDF Released on 9 October RESULT OUT

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC NDA/NA-II Result 2026 on 9 October 2026 for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 13 September 2026 can check their qualifying status through the result PDF available online.

The examination was conducted for 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of the Indian Naval Academy. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the written result list have qualified for the next stage, the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.

They should follow the official UPSC instructions regarding SSB registration, keep their educational and age-related documents ready, and regularly check their registered email for interview details. The written result is not the final merit list; final selection will depend on the prescribed selection stages, including the SSB interview and medical examination. Candidates should visit upsc.gov.in for official updates.

UPSC NDA/NA-II Result 2026 – Overview

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UPSC NDA/NA-II Result 2026 — What Has Been Released

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, through an official press note. The written exam was held on 13 September 2026. The result is a PDF list of roll numbers — candidates whose roll numbers appear in the list have qualified for the interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence. Selection is for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (158th Course) and for the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both starting on 1 July 2027.

Note: This is only the written result, not the final result. The final merit list comes after the SSB interview and medical examination. Also, the list shows roll numbers only — it does not show marks.

UPSC NDA/NA-II 2026 — Important Dates

Note: A few websites show a different result date (such as 19 September or 1 October 2026). The official UPSC press note is dated 9 October 2026, so that is the date used here.

How to Check UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026

• Visit the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in
• Go to the “What’s New” or “Written Results” section on the homepage
• Click on “Written Result – National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026”
• The result PDF will open — no login is needed
• Press Ctrl+F (or use “Find in page” on your mobile) and type your roll number
• Download the PDF and keep a printout for your records

Tip: The PDF has separate lists for male candidates, so search carefully with your exact 7-digit roll number. If you cannot find it, check the digits once and recheck your admit card.

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Eligibility & Age Limit — Quick Recap

Note: This recap is only to help candidates cross-check details before the SSB. Candidates who are in their last year of school were allowed to apply, but they must hold the required 10+2 pass certificate by the time they report to the SSB or as the notification states — check the official notice.

What to Do Next — Step-by-Step After the Result

• Step 1: Confirm your roll number in the official result PDF
• Step 2: Register on the Indian Army recruitment portal — joinindianarmy.nic.in — for the SSB interview, as per the UPSC press note. Do this within the time limit stated (reported as about 2 weeks from the result)
• Step 3: Keep checking your registered email — the SSB centre and date are sent to you there
• Step 4: Keep original certificates of age and educational qualification ready, since UPSC asks candidates to show them at the SSB
• Step 5: Appear for the 5-day SSB interview, and then the medical examination if you are recommended
• Step 6: Wait for the final merit list from UPSC, which comes after the full SSB cycle is complete

Important: Missing the SSB registration deadline can cost you your chance, even though you have qualified the written exam. Do it as soon as possible, and read the press note on upsc.gov.in line by line.

NDA Selection Process & Marks — Full Picture

Note: Candidates must also score the separate minimum qualifying marks in both the written exam and the SSB to be included in the final merit list. UPSC usually publishes marks and cut-offs only after the final result, so do not expect cut-off marks right now.

SSB Interview — What Happens in the 5 Days

• Stage I (Screening, Day 1): Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test, and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT). Only candidates who clear this stage continue
• Stage II (Days 2 to 5): Psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, Personal Interview, and the final Conference
• The SSB checks Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) such as leadership, confidence, teamwork, quick decision-making, and mental strength
• Candidates recommended by the SSB then go for a medical examination before the final merit list is made

Simple SSB Preparation Tips

• Practise OIR-style reasoning questions and picture-based story writing, since these decide whether you pass Stage I
• Be natural and honest in the interview — your own answers about your life, family, studies, and goals should match what you wrote in your forms
• Work on your fitness and stamina, because GTO tasks are outdoor group activities
• Read daily news and know basics about the Armed Forces, so you can answer general questions confidently
• Improve your communication and group discussion skills, and learn to listen as well as speak
• Do not memorise “perfect” answers. SSB assessors look for real personality, not rehearsed lines

Documents to Keep Ready for SSB

• SSB call letter / email intimation (once received)
• Original certificate of age (Class 10 certificate or equivalent)
• Original 10+2 certificate and mark sheets (and proof of Physics & Maths, if you applied for Air Force/Navy)
• Valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card
• Printout of the UPSC admit card and the result PDF page showing your roll number
• Any other documents asked for in your SSB call letter

Note: Always follow the exact document list in your own SSB call letter, since it can change slightly by centre.

Training & Career After Selection

• Selected cadets get free training and a stipend during their time at the academy
• NDA cadets generally complete 3 years of training at the National Defence Academy, followed by about 1 year of pre-commission training at their service academy (Army, Navy, or Air Force)
• After training, cadets are commissioned as officers — Lieutenant in the Army, Sub Lieutenant in the Navy, and Flying Officer in the Air Force
• A newly commissioned Army Lieutenant starts at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500), plus military service pay and allowances

Note: Training length and stipend details depend on the course and can change. The notification gives the pay scale only as “as per rule”, so confirm the latest details on the official sites.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Use only upsc.gov.in and joinindianarmy.nic.in for official information
• Qualifying the written exam does not guarantee final selection
• Recruitment into the Armed Forces is free of cost. Never pay money to anyone who promises you selection or a “recommendation”
• Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active, because all SSB communication is sent there