UPSC NDA 1 2026 final result out; 551 male, 66 female candidates qualify

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2026 final result. A total of 617 candidates have qualified for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy.

Candidates who appeared for the examination can check the UPSC NDA 1 final result 2026 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The commission has published the list of qualified candidates in order of merit. The commission has informed candidates that their UPSC NDA 1 marks will be available on its official website 15 days after the declaration of the final result.

According to the UPSC NDA result notification, the merit list includes 551 male candidates and 66 female candidates. The selection is based on the written examination conducted on April 12, 2026, followed by interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB), Ministry of Defence.

The qualified candidates will be considered for admission to the 157th course of the National Defence Academy and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).

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UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026: How to check merit list

Candidates can follow these steps to download the UPSC NDA 1 final result 2026 PDF.

• Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• Go to the examination or results section on the homepage.
• Find the link for NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026 final result.
• Click on the result PDF link.
• The merit list will appear on the screen.
• Search for your name or roll number in the list.
• Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

The UPSC has clarified that the UPSC NDA results of the medical examination have not been taken into account while preparing the final merit list.

As per notice, the candidature of all 617 candidates is provisional. Candidates must submit the required certificates supporting their date of birth, educational qualifications and other claims directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General's Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), New Delhi, wherever they have not already submitted them.

The commission has also advised candidates to inform the Army Headquarters directly if there is any change in their postal address.