The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 on 06 November 2026. A total of 617 candidates have qualified for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy for the 157th Course and the Indian Naval Academy for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The merit list has been prepared on the basis of the written examination held on 12 April 2026 followed by interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Candidates can check the final merit list on the official website of the Commission. Read the result notice for the complete list and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 12 April 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | After written examination |
| Final Result Declared | 06 November 2026 |
| Marks of Candidates Available | 15 days after the declaration of the final result |
The marks obtained by candidates will be uploaded on the Commission’s official website 15 days after the declaration of the final result. The marks are not released along with the final result.
Result Overview
| Course | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy — 157th Course (Army, Navy and Air Force wings) | 617 (total) |
| Indian Naval Academy — 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
UPSC has released the names of the qualified candidates in order of merit. The selection remains provisional and subject to candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions, including date of birth and educational qualifications. The declaration of the result does not guarantee unconditional admission. The medical examination results have not been considered while preparing the merit list.
How to Check the Result
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the “What’s New” or “Examination” section on the homepage.
- Find the link for “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 — Final Result”.
- Open the result PDF and search for your roll number or name in the merit list.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
What Happens Next
- Qualified candidates will be called for admission to the NDA 157th Course and INAC 119th Course as per the merit list and available vacancies.
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions, including proof of date of birth and educational qualifications, before admission.
- The marks of candidates will be available on upsc.gov.in 15 days after the declaration of the final result.
- Candidates should keep checking the official website for joining instructions and further notices.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
FAQs
Q1. How many candidates qualified in the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Final Result 2026?
A total of 617 candidates have qualified for admission to the NDA 157th Course and the INAC 119th Course.
Q2. When was the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Final Result 2026 declared?
The final result was declared on 06 November 2026.
Q3. When was the NDA & NA (I) 2026 written examination held?
The written examination was conducted on 12 April 2026, followed by SSB interviews.
Q4. When will the marks of NDA & NA (I) 2026 candidates be released?
The marks will be uploaded on upsc.gov.in 15 days after the declaration of the final result.
Q5. Is the selection in the NDA & NA (I) 2026 final result final?
No. The candidature of shortlisted candidates is provisional, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions. The medical examination results were not considered in the merit list.
Q6. Where can I check the UPSC NDA & NA (I) Final Result 2026?
On the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, in the final result merit list PDF.
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Sources: UPSC NDA & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 final result notice; upsc.gov.in
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
When was the result declared?
The result was declared on 06 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the result link given in this post for the list of qualified candidates, and match your roll number or registration number exactly, because a single digit difference can change the result.
What about the cutoff / merit list?
The cutoff and merit list details are given in the result notice linked in this post, where this post states them. Check the official list and the notice from upsc.gov.in for the category-wise cutoff and the next stage, because those figures differ by post and by category.
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