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Written Result OUT: UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 declared on 8 May 2026. ~7,903 candidates shortlisted for SSB Interview. Expected cutoff: 350–365/900. Register SSB within 2 weeks at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Updated: 15 May 2026.
NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (I), 2026

✅ NDA NA 1 Result 2026 OUT — Written Result PDF Declared at upsc.gov.in

✅ Result Declared 8 May 2026 7,903 Qualify SSB 394 Vacancies Cutoff: 350–365/900 157th NDA Course

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially declared the NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 Written Result on 8 May 2026 — just 26 days after the exam was held on 12 April 2026. The result is published as a PDF containing roll numbers of provisionally shortlisted candidates for the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview. Approximately 7,903 candidates have been shortlisted for 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy, and Air Force for the 157th NDA Course and 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both commencing from 1 January 2027. Qualified candidates must register for SSB within 2 weeks at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Download Result PDF at upsc.gov.in ↗   Register SSB — joinindianarmy.nic.in ↗

Result Declared: 8 May 2026  |  Exam Date: 12 April 2026  |  Conducting Body: UPSC  |  Updated: 15 May 2026

⚠️ ACTION REQUIRED — SSB Registration Deadline

Qualified candidates must register at joinindianarmy.nic.in within 2 weeks of 8 May 2026 (deadline: ~22 May 2026). Failure to register may result in cancellation of candidature. After registration, SSB centre (Allahabad / Bhopal / Bengaluru / Kapurthala) and interview date will be communicated via your registered email.

Result Date
8 May 2026
SSB Qualified
7,903
Total Vacancies
394
Expected Cutoff
350–365
DetailInformation
Conducting BodyUPSC — Union Public Service Commission
Exam NameNDA & NA Examination (I) 2026
Written Exam Date12 April 2026
Written Result Declared8 May 2026 ✅
Result TypePDF with Roll Numbers of Shortlisted Candidates (No Names, No Marks)
Candidates Shortlisted for SSB~7,903
Total Vacancies394 (Army + Navy + Air Force + INAC)
Course Name157th NDA Course + 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Course Commencement1 January 2027
Expected Written Cutoff350–365 / 900 (General Category — Expert Estimate)
Official CutoffReleased only after Final Result (early 2027)
SSB Registration Deadline~22 May 2026 (2 weeks from result)
SSB Registration Linkjoinindianarmy.nic.in
SSB CentresAllahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bengaluru, Kapurthala
Expected SSB DatesJuly–August 2026 (based on past trends)
Individual MarksheetReleased after Final Result — ~15 days post-declaration (early 2027)
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in

NDA 1 2026 Vacancy Breakup — 394 Posts

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Army Wing
208
157th NDA Course
Navy Wing
42
157th NDA Course
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Air Force Wing
120
Flying + Ground Duties
Wing / CourseVacanciesEligibility
Army Wing (NDA)20812th Pass (any stream)
Navy Wing (NDA)4212th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
Air Force — Flying9212th with Physics & Maths
Air Force — Ground Duties (Tech)1812th with Physics & Maths
Air Force — Ground Duties (Non-Tech)1012th Pass (any stream)
Naval Academy — INAC (119th)2412th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
Total Vacancies: 394  |  Both Male & Female Eligible
Key Notes:

• Both male and female unmarried candidates are eligible for all wings.
• Age: Born between 2 January 2007 and 1 January 2010 (16.5–19.5 years as on exam date).
• All 394 vacancies are for 157th NDA Course and 119th INAC starting 1 January 2027.
• Selected cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100/month during training. After commissioning, pay starts at ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10) plus ₹15,500 Military Service Pay.

⚠️ Important Note on Cutoff

UPSC does NOT release the official cutoff with the written result. Official cutoff marks are published only after the entire recruitment process is completed (post-SSB interviews), expected in early 2027. The figures below are expert estimates based on exam difficulty and past year trends.

NDA 1 2026 Expected Cutoff (Written Exam — out of 900)

CategoryExpected Written Cutoff (out of 900)Safe Score
General (UR)350–365400+
OBC330–345380+
SC295–315340+
ST270–290315+

NDA Cutoff Trend — Previous Years (Written + Final)

ExamWritten Cutoff (out of 900)Final Cutoff (out of 1800)
NDA 1 2025360~700+
NDA 2 2025348~695
NDA 1 2024370~720
NDA 2 2024352~705
NDA 1 2026 (Expected)350–365Released post-SSB (2027)
How NDA Final Merit is Calculated
StageMaximum MarksWeight
Written Exam (Maths + GAT)90050%
SSB Interview90050%
Total1800100%

Minimum 25% marks required in each individual paper (Maths: 43/300, GAT: 45/600). A written score of 400+ is considered safe to clear the written stage cutoff for General category.

How to Download NDA 1 Result 2026 PDF

1
Visit UPSC Official Website
Go to upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
Only check official UPSC website — avoid unofficial links claiming to show individual marks.
2
Find Written Results Section
Click on 'What's New' section on homepage, or go to Examinations → Written Results.
The result link is titled "National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026".
3
Download the PDF
Click on the result link. A PDF will open containing roll numbers of all qualified candidates.
The PDF contains only roll numbers — NOT names or marks.
4
Search Your Roll Number
Press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) and type your exact Roll Number from your NDA Admit Card.
If your roll number is highlighted — you are qualified for SSB. If not found — you are not shortlisted in this cycle.
5
Register for SSB Immediately
If qualified, go to joinindianarmy.nic.in and register within 2 weeks of 8 May 2026.
⚠️ This is mandatory — failure to register will result in cancellation of your candidature.
Important: What the Written Result PDF Contains
What is in PDFWhat is NOT in PDF
Roll Numbers of qualified candidatesCandidate names
Provisional shortlist for SSBIndividual marks / scores
Separate lists for Male & FemaleOfficial cutoff marks
Wing-wise allocation

Individual marks, official cutoff, and answer keys will be uploaded by UPSC on its website only after the final result is declared (post-SSB, expected early 2027). Marksheets remain available for 30 days after final result.

SSB Interview Process — NDA 1 2026

SSB Registration — Do This First!

Register at joinindianarmy.nic.in within 2 weeks of 8 May 2026. After registration, SSB centre + date communicated via email. SSB interviews expected: July–August 2026.

SSB CentreLocationService Wings
Selection Centre EastAllahabad (Prayagraj), UPArmy
Selection Centre CentralBhopal, MPArmy
Selection Centre SouthBengaluru, KarnatakaArmy / Navy
Selection Centre NorthKapurthala, PunjabArmy
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)Dehradun / Mysore / Gandhi Nagar / VaranasiAir Force

SSB — 5 Day Process

Day 1 — Stage 1 Screening

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Days 2–4 — Stage 2 Full Assessment

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Day 5 — Conference

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After SSB — Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB board undergo a rigorous Medical Examination as per defence standards. Only medically fit recommended candidates are included in the final merit list. Final selection is based on Written (900) + SSB (900) = 1800 marks total, subject to medical fitness.

✅ If You Qualified (Roll Number in PDF)

1. Register at joinindianarmy.nic.in immediately — within 2 weeks of May 8.
2. Carry original documents: 10th + 12th certificates, ID proof, NDA admit card to SSB.
3. Begin physical fitness preparation for SSB tasks.
4. Prepare for Stage 1 (OIR + PPDT) and Psychological tests.
5. SSB call letter expected via email after registration.

❌ If Not Qualified (Roll Number NOT in PDF)

1. Do not be disheartened — NDA 2 2026 exam is on 13 September 2026.
2. Check NDA 2 notification at upsc.gov.in — application opens ~June 2026.
3. Continue preparation — focus on weak areas identified from this attempt.
4. Age limit: born between 2 Jan 2007 and 1 Jan 2010 for NDA 1 2026. Check eligibility for NDA 2 2026.

EventDate / Status
Written Exam (NDA 1 2026)12 April 2026 — Done ✅
Written Result Declared8 May 2026 — OUT ✅
SSB Registration Deadline~22 May 2026 (2 weeks from result)
SSB Interview (Expected)July–August 2026
Medical ExaminationAfter SSB — 2026
Final Merit ListEarly 2027 (after all SSBs done)
157th NDA Course Starts1 January 2027
Official Cutoff & MarksheetsAfter Final Result (early 2027) — available 30 days
NDA 2 2026 Exam13 September 2026
📋 Documents to Carry at SSB Interview

✔ Original + photocopies of Class 10th certificate (age proof)
✔ Original + photocopies of Class 12th certificate / marksheet
✔ NDA Admit Card 2026
✔ Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving Licence)
✔ Passport-size photographs (multiple copies)
✔ Character certificate from school/college principal
✔ DO NOT send any documents to UPSC — carry originals directly to SSB centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions — NDA NA 1 Result 2026
A. UPSC ne NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 ka written result 8 May 2026 ko officially declare kiya. Exam 12 April 2026 ko hua tha — result sirf 26 din mein aaya. Result upsc.gov.in par PDF format mein available hai.
A. Approximately 7,903 candidates NDA 1 2026 written result mein shortlist hue hain jo SSB interview ke liye eligible hain. Final selection sirf 394 candidates ka hoga (vacancies ke anusaar).
A. Expert analysis ke mutabik General category ke liye expected written cutoff 350–365 marks out of 900 hai. Official cutoff UPSC sirf final result ke baad release karta hai — jo early 2027 mein expected hai. 400+ score safe mana jata hai.
A. upsc.gov.in par jayein → "What's New" ya "Written Results" section mein click karein → "NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026" link dhundein → PDF download karein → Ctrl+F se apna Roll Number search karein. Roll number NDA admit card par printed hai.
A. joinindianarmy.nic.in par result declare hone ke 2 weeks ke andar (deadline ~22 May 2026) register karna mandatory hai. Registration ke baad SSB centre aur interview date registered email par milega. Miss karne par candidature cancel ho sakti hai.
A. Total 394 vacancies hain — Army Wing: 208, Navy Wing: 42, Air Force Wing: 120 (Flying + Ground Duties), Naval Academy INAC: 24. Ye 157th NDA Course aur 119th INAC ke liye hain jo 1 January 2027 se start honge.
A. SSB dates July–August 2026 mein hone ki ummeed hai. SSB centres hain: Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bengaluru, Kapurthala (Army ke liye). Air Force ke liye AFSB centres: Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhi Nagar, Varanasi.
A. SSB 5-day process hai. Stage 1 (Day 1): OIR Test + PPDT — fail hone par same day wapas. Stage 2 (Days 2-5): Psychology Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD), GTO Tasks (group tasks, obstacle course), Personal Interview, aur Day 5 par Conference. Final Recommend/Non-Recommend Day 5 ko milta hai.
A. UPSC individual marks aur official cutoff sirf final result ke baad release karta hai — jo all SSB interviews complete hone ke baad early 2027 mein expected hai. Marksheets UPSC OTR portal par 30 days ke liye available rahenge. Written result PDF mein sirf roll numbers hain — marks nahi.
A. Disappointed mat hona. NDA 2 2026 ka exam 13 September 2026 ko hoga. Application ~June 2026 mein upsc.gov.in par open hogi. Is attempt ki galtiyon se seekho aur preparation continue karo. Age eligibility check zaroor karein.
Important Links — NDA NA 1 Result 2026
NDA 1 Written Result PDF OUT ✅upsc.gov.in ↗
SSB Registration Open — Deadline ~22 Mayjoinindianarmy.nic.in ↗
UPSC Official Websiteupsc.gov.in ↗
UPSC Online (OTR Portal)upsconline.nic.in ↗
Official Cutoff & Marksheet After Final Resultupsc.gov.in — Released early 2027
NDA 2 2026 Notification Expected June 2026upsc.gov.in ↗

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