UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026: Merit List & Expected Release Date

The National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) I 2026 examination was successfully conducted on 12th April 2026. Following the release of the official UPSC answer key, candidates are eagerly awaiting their results to confirm their selection status. The UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 is tentatively scheduled for release in May 2026 on the official portal, www.upsc.gov.in. The official result PDF will contain the roll numbers of all candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process, the SSB Interview.

NDA Result 2026 

This recruitment drive aims to fill 394 vacancies for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy for the 2026-27 session. Once the NDA Result 2026 is published in PDF format, candidates can easily verify their selection status by using the Ctrl + F search function to locate their roll number. The selection process remains a two-tier evaluation, comprising a comprehensive written examination followed by an intensive SSB interview.

NDA 1 Result 2026- Overview
Exam Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (I), 2026
Vacancies	394
Mode of Result	PDF Format
NDA 1 Result Date	May 2026
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

NDA Result Date 2026

Based on previous recruitment cycles, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) typically declares the NDA results within one month of the exam date. The result PDF will highlight the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully qualified for the SSB Interview round. The official declaration for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA 1 2026) is expected in May 2026 via the official website, www.upsc.gov.in. 

How to Check UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026?

To download your NDA NA 1 Result PDF directly from the official UPSC website, please refer to the step-by-step instructions provided below.

1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the "Examinations" tab and select "Written Results" from the dropdown.
3. Now, click on Download PDF against "National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026".
4. Open the NDA 1 Result PDF and search for your roll number with the Ctrl+F shortcut.
5. If your roll number is mentioned in the merit list, congratulations, you are shortlisted for the SSB Interview.

What After NDA Result for NDA/NA 1 Exam?

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will proceed to the SSB Interview, conducted by the respective Selection Centres, Air Force Selection Boards, or Naval Selection Boards. The schedule for this second phase will be released shortly. Following the interview, candidates must undergo document verification, where they will be required to submit original certificates along with one self-attested photocopy of each document.

• Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth.
• Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.