UPSC NDA II Result 2026 Declared β Check Written Exam Merit List, Cut-Off & SSB Details
π Overview
The Union Public Service Commission has published the written examination result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who sat the September written test can now look for their roll number in the official merit list and, if shortlisted, start preparing for the Services Selection Board interview.
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Examination | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 (Advt 10/2026-NDA-II) |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Result Stage | Written examination result declared (roll-number PDF) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
π Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11-06-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11-06-2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 03-09-2026 |
| Written Exam Held On | 13-09-2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 16-09-2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 09-10-2026 |
| SSB Interview | To be announced |
| Marks & Cut-Off | After final result is declared |
π Vacancy Details
| Wing | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA β Army | 198 | 10 | 208 |
| NDA β Navy | 37 | 05 | 42 |
| NDA β Air Force (Flying) | 90 | 02 | 92 |
| NDA β Air Force (Ground Duties, Technical) | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| NDA β Air Force (Ground Duties, Non-Technical) | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Naval Academy β 10+2 Cadet Entry | 21 | 03 | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
β Eligibility Criteria
Army wing: passed or appearing in the Class 12 examination in any stream from a recognized board.
Navy and Air Force wings: passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Candidates must be unmarried Indian citizens meeting the physical standards prescribed in the notification.
π― Age Limit
| Not born before | 01-01-2008 |
|---|---|
| Not born after | 01-01-2011 |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPSC NDA II 2026 recruitment rules |
πΈ Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | βΉ100 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
π§Ύ Selection Process
- Written Examination (Mathematics + General Ability Test) β held on 13-09-2026
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview β for candidates shortlisted in the written result
- Medical Examination
- Final merit list based on written + SSB marks
π₯ How to Check the Result
- Go to the UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Open the What's New section on the homepage.
- Click the link for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 result.
- Download the result PDF and press Ctrl+F to search your roll number.
- If your roll number appears, register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result announcement (unless already registered) and keep your certificates ready for the SSB interview.
π’ About Organization
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the NDA & NA examination twice a year to select candidates for the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry scheme of the Indian Naval Academy.
π Important Links
| Download Written Result | upsc.gov.in β What's New section |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
β FAQs
When was the UPSC NDA II 2026 written result declared?
The Union Public Service Commission declared the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 written result on 09-10-2026.
How can I check the NDA 2 2026 result?
Visit upsc.gov.in, open the What's New section, click the result link for NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026, download the PDF and search your roll number with Ctrl+F.
How many vacancies are there in NDA II 2026?
There are 394 vacancies in total β 370 across the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, and 24 under the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry scheme.
What is the next stage after the NDA II written result?
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF are shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, followed by medical examination for final selection.
When will the NDA 2 2026 marks and cut-off be released?
As per the UPSC notice, the marks and cut-off will be uploaded on upsc.gov.in only after the entire selection process is over, i.e., after the final result is declared.
What was the eligibility for NDA II 2026?
For the Army wing, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 in any stream; for the Navy and Air Force wings, Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics is required. Candidates must be unmarried and born between 01-01-2008 and 01-01-2011.
Where can I download the NDA II 2026 result PDF?
From the official UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/ β the result is published as a PDF containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates; no login is required.