NDA 2026 final result out: UPSC declares NDA & NA Exam (I) result, 617 candidates qualify

What has been announced

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. According to the release, a list of 617 candidates has been given in order of merit. These candidates have qualified for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA’s 157th course and the Naval Academy’s 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).

How the selection was made

According to the release, selection is based on two stages. UPSC first held the written examination on 12 April 2026, after which the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence conducted interviews. The list has been prepared on the basis of these two stages.

Points candidates should note

The release states clearly that the results of the medical examination were not taken into account while preparing the lists. It also says that the candidature of all successful candidates is provisional. It depends on their submitting the necessary certificates in support of the date of birth and educational qualification they claimed.

Where to send certificates

Candidates who have not already submitted their certificates must send them directly to ‘Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066’. The release also says these certificates are not to be sent to UPSC. If a candidate’s address changes, they should inform Army Headquarters at the same address immediately.

Where to find course commencement details

For details about when the courses begin, candidates can check the Ministry of Defence websites — www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.

Where to get help

The result is also available on the UPSC website, https://www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates’ marks will be available on the website 15 days after the date the final result is declared. Candidates can visit the facilitation counter at the UPSC premises on working days between 10:00 am and 5:30 pm for information or clarification. The helpdesk can be reached on 011-24041001 and 011-40303444 on all days between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm. For matters related to the SSB or interview, candidates can contact, in order of preference: for the Army, 011-26175473 or joinindianarmy.nic.in; for the Navy/Naval Academy, 011-23010097, officer-navy[at]nic[dot]in or joinindiannavy.gov.in; and for the Air Force, 011-23010231 (extension 7645/7646/7610) or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.