The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the results of the written exam for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026, on April 30.
The exam was conducted successfully on April 12, 2026, and the preliminary answer keys were published on April 16. The results were likely to be announced in the last week of April or the first week of May 2026, as they typically become available 15 to 25 days following the examination date.
The results will display only the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully progressed to the next phase and will be made available as an official PDF on the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
UPSC NDA Exam 2026 Results: Follow these steps to check & download merit list
Step 1: Visit the UPSC's official site.
Step 2: Proceed to "Examinations".
Step 3: Choose "NDA & NA (I) 2026 Results".
Step 4: Open the PDF file.
Step 5: Find your roll number in the list of merits.
Step 6: Save and keep the result for future reference.
It is essential to note that succeeding in the written examination is merely the initial step; those who qualify must then attend the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which evaluates physical standards, intelligence, and personality traits.
A secondary PDF featuring names and roll numbers is usually released about two weeks post-announcement of results. Candidates are encouraged to keep their admission cards handy to check their roll numbers as soon as the document is uploaded to the official website of the UPSC.
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Candidates who find their roll numbers in the PDF will be contacted for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which evaluates leadership qualities, intellect, and personality traits.
To receive their SSB interview call letters, eligible candidates are required to register on the Join Indian Army website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks of the results being released.
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