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UPSC NDA & NA-I (394 Posts) Result 2026 Released, Download Merit List PDF
UPSC NDA & NA-I Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the written examination result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. The examination was conducted on 12 April 2026 for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) 157th Course and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), which will begin from 01 January 2027.
The UPSC NDA & NA-I Result 2026 was officially declared on 8 May 2026 for candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 12 April 2026.
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | NDA & NA (I) 2026 |
| Adv. No. | 3/2026-NDA-I |
| Vacancies | 394 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56100-177500/- |
| Category | UPSC NDA & NA-I Result 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 30 December 2025
- Admit Card Date: 02 April 2026
- Exam Date: 12 April 2026
- Answer Key Date: 16 April 2026
- Result Date: 08 May 2026
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / ORs: ₹0/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Candidates must be born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive).
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC NDA / NA-I Examination 2026
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
- Army Wing: Passed Class 12
- Air Force & Naval Wing: Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
- Naval Academy (NA): Passed Class 12 with PCM
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Total : 394 Posts
| Academy | Service | Male | Female | Total |
| National Defence Academy | Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 | |
| Air Force | ||||
| (i) Flying | 90 | 02 | 92 | |
| (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) | 16 | 02 | 18 | |
| (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) | 08 | 02 | 10 | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 21 | 03 | 24 | |
| Grand Total Post | 370 | 24 | 394 | |
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be done in the following stages:
- Written Examination (900 Marks)
- SSB Interview (900 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC NDA & NA-I Recruitment 2026 Download Result PDF
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
How to Check UPSC NDA & NA-I Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 Written Result” link.
- Download the result PDF file.
- Search for your Roll Number in the PDF.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified for the SSB Interview round.
