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UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 - Written Exam Merit List OUT

Total Post

400 (Approximate)

Last Date

08-05-2026

Qualification

12th Pass / A..

Location

All India

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Important Dates

  • Written Exam Date12-04-2026
  • Result Declaration Date08-05-2026
  • SSB Registration Deadline22-05-2026
  • Scorecard Release Date15 days after final result

Fees

  • General/OBCRs. 100
  • SC/ST/Sons of JCOs/ORs/FemaleNil

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Exam Pattern

Duration

5 Hours (2.5 Hours each paper)

Neg. Marking

0.83 for Maths, 1.33 for GAT (1/3rd of marks)

Exam Mode

Offline (OMR Based)

Total Marks

900 (300 Maths + 600 GAT)

Vacancy Details

4 Posts

National Defence Academy (Army)

12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Total 208

National Defence Academy (Navy)

12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.

Total 42

National Defence Academy (Air Force)

12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.

Total 120

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.

Total 30

Exam Syllabus

Mathematics

Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.

General Ability Test (Part A: English)

Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.

General Ability Test (Part B: General Knowledge)

Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.

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Required Documents

  • 10th Standard Marksheet (Age Proof)
  • 12th Standard Marksheet/Certificate
  • Identity Proof (Aadhar/Voter ID/PAN)
  • Passport size photographs
  • SSB Call Letter

Exam Centers

Agartala Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bhopal Chandigarh Chennai Delhi Dharwad Dispur Hyderabad Imphal Itanagar Jaipur Jammu Kochi Kohima Kolkata Lucknow Madurai Mumbai Nagpur Panaji Patna Port Blair Raipur Ranchi Sambalpur Shillong Shimla Srinagar Thiruvananthapuram Tirupati Udaipur Vishakhapatnam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 on May 8, 2026. This result pertains to the written examination conducted on April 12, 2026, for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy for the 157th Course and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Thousands of aspirants across India participated in this prestigious entrance test to secure a career in the Indian Armed Forces.

How to Check Qualification Status

Candidates can now download the official merit list PDF from upsc.gov.in. The list contains the roll numbers of candidates who have provisionally qualified for the next stage of selection, which is the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. To check your status, open the PDF and use the 'Ctrl+F' function to search for your specific roll number. Only those whose roll numbers appear in the list are eligible for the interview process.

Post-Result Instructions

Qualified candidates must register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks of the result declaration. This registration is mandatory to receive call-up details for the SSB interview. Candidates are advised to keep their original matriculation and educational certificates ready for verification during the interview stage. Final selection will be based on the combined marks of the written exam and the SSB interview, followed by a medical fitness evaluation.

FAQs

When was the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 declared?
The result was officially declared on May 8, 2026.
What is the next step after qualifying the NDA written exam?
Qualified candidates must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks and prepare for the SSB Interview.
How can I check my NDA 1 marks?
UPSC usually releases the individual scorecards on its official website after the entire selection process (including SSB) is completed.
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