The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially announced the results for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. Aspirants who appeared for the written test can now access the official Official NDA 1 Result 2026 PDF (Roll number-wise merit list) published on 8th May 2026, following the examination held on 12th April 2026.
A total of 394 vacancies are slated to be filled through this recruitment cycle. Candidates whose roll numbers feature in the merit list have successfully qualified for the subsequent Service Selection Board (SSB) interview stage.
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Examination Overview
Review the critical parameters of the examination process through the summary table below:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II), 2025 |
| Vacancies | 394 |
| Mode of Result | PDF Format |
| NDA 1 Result Date | 8th May 2026 (Declared) |
| Exam Date | 12th April 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Exam → Final Merit |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Expected Cut-Off Marks
Aspirants tracking their performance can reference the expected written examination cut-off bracket below:
| Exam | Expected Cut off |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 | 350-365 |
How to Check UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026?
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at https://upsc.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, click on the “Examinations” tab and select “Written Results” from the dropdown.
- Now, click on Download PDF against “National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026”.
- Open the NDA 2 Result PDF and search for your roll number with the Ctrl+F shortcut.
- If your roll number is mentioned in the merit list, congratulations, you are shortlisted for the SSB Interview.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Once you confirm your selection through the merit list, immediate action is required:
- Shortlisted candidates must register on the Indian Army portal (www.joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks (14 days) of the announcement.
- Following registration, candidates will receive call-up letters detailing their designated SSB interview center, date, and reporting time.
- Individual candidate mark sheets will be published on the Official UPSC website reference in FAQ within 15 days following the conclusion of the final selection process and will remain online for 30 days.
SSB Interview Process Structure (5-Day Testing Schedule)
The Service Selection Board interview spans five comprehensive days evaluating intelligence, psychology, group dynamics, and leadership:
| Day | Tests | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Screening Test | The Officers’ Intelligence Test comprises fundamental aptitude questions related to both verbal and nonverbal reasoning. |
| Day 1 | PPDT | In the Picture Perception and Discussion Test, candidates are shown a picture for 30 seconds and then asked to write a story based on what they saw. A group discussion will then be conducted based on the same image |
| Day 2 | Psychological Test | The candidates will be shown 11 pictures, with the last one being a blank slide. Each picture will be displayed for 30 seconds, and candidates will have 4 minutes to write a story based on the picture they see. |
| Day 2 | Psychological Test | Word Association Test (WAT) – Candidates are shown 60 words consecutively for 15 seconds each. They are then required to write a sentence based on each word within the given 15 seconds |
| Day 2 | Psychological Test | Situation Reaction Test (SRT) – Candidates will be given 60 situations in a booklet, and within 30 minutes, they need to write their response based on that situation. |
| Day 2 | Psychological Test | Self-Description Test (SD) – Self Description, where candidates will be given 15 minutes to write their opinion on themselves, parents, friends and teacher. |
| Day 3 | Group Testing Officers Test | Group Testing Officers Test |
| Day 3 | GPE (Group/Military Planning Exercise) Unchanged: GPE (Group/Military Planning Exercise) PGT (Progressive Group Task) Unchanged: PGT (Progressive Group Task) HGT (Half Group Task) Unchanged: HGT (Half Group Task) IOT (Individual Obstacles) Unchanged: IOT (Individual Obstacles) Command Task Unchanged: Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Unchanged: Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture Unchanged: Individual lecture FGT (Final Group Task) | |
| Day 4 | Personal Interview | This is the stage where the candidate will face the Interviewing Officer face-to-face, and the general questions will be asked of the candidates. It plays the deciding factor in getting recommended for the final selection |
| Day 5 | Conference | On the 05th day, the board president will conduct a conference to announce the results |
NDA Career Benefits Every Aspirant Should Know
- Opportunity to Serve the Nation
- Respect and Social Recognition
- Prestigious Career Opportunity
- Attractive Salary and Allowances
- Free Medical Facilities
- Pension and Government Benefits
- Adventure and Leadership Experience
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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