The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the written examination results for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared for the written test can now check their qualification status on the official UPSC website.
This milestone announcement sets the stage for thousands of aspirants aiming to join the elite defense forces of the country.
Key Highlights of UPSC NDA II Result 2026
- Exam Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Written Examination Date: September 13, 2026
- Result Declaration Date: October 9, 2026
- Total Shortlisted Candidates: 7,886 candidates
- Total Vacancies: 394 posts across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings
- Official Website:
upsc.gov.in
Overview of the Recruitment Drive
The written examination, held on September 13, 2026, tested aspirants across two major papers: Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Out of the massive pool of applicants who took the test, 7,886 candidates successfully cleared the benchmark to qualify provisionally.
These candidates are competing for a total of 394 vacancies allocated for:
- Army Wing
- Navy Wing
- Air Force Wing
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
Qualifying this written stage makes candidates eligible for admission to the 158th NDA Course and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both of which are scheduled to commence on July 1, 2027.
How to Check UPSC NDA II Result 2026
The result has been published in a PDF format containing the roll numbers of successful candidates. No individual login credentials are required to view the primary list. Aspirants can follow these simple steps to download and verify their roll numbers:
- Visit the official UPSC website at
upsc.gov.in. - Navigate to the "What's New" or "Written Results" section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled "Written Result: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026".
- The result PDF containing roll numbers of qualified male and female candidates will open.
- Press Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F on Mac) and enter your unique 7-digit roll number.
- Download and save a hard copy of the PDF for future reference.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates: SSB Interview Registration
Qualifying the written examination is only the first stage of the rigorous selection process. Shortlisted candidates must now gear up for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
- Mandatory Online Registration: Candidates must register themselves online on the respective service portal—such as
joinindianarmy.nic.infor the Army wing—within two weeks of the result announcement. - Submission of Certificates: Candidates are instructed not to send their original certificates (such as age and educational qualifications) to the UPSC. Instead, these documents must be presented directly to the respective SSB boards during the interview stage.
- Interview Centers & Dates: Detailed schedules, interview venues, and psychological/GTO testing dates will be communicated to candidates via their registered email IDs.
Scorecards and Cut-Off Marks
Aspirants frequently search for individual marks and category-wise cut-off details immediately following a result announcement. UPSC has clarified that the individual scorecards, marks, and official cut-off percentages for the NDA II 2026 examination will only be uploaded on the official portal after the entire selection process concludes (following the declaration of the final final results). These scorecards will remain accessible online for a limited window of 30 days once published.
Candidates who made the cut should focus entirely on their SSB interview preparation, while those who missed out can look forward to upcoming notifications for the next cycle.
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