UPSC NDA / NA-I Result 2026 Out – Check Score, Cutoff Marks & Merit List PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the NDA / NA-I Examination 2026. This important exam, which recruits for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy, was held on April 12, 2026. You can now check your scores and the merit list.

Quick Overview

OrganizationPost NameTotal PostsExam DateResult Date
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)NDA / NA-I Examination 2026394April 12, 2026May 8, 2026

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates related to this examination:

EventDate
Online Application StartDecember 10, 2025
Last Date to Apply OnlineDecember 30, 2025
Last Date for Fee PaymentDecember 30, 2025
Exam DateApril 12, 2026
Admit Card AvailabilityAvailable before exam
Answer Key ReleaseApril 16, 2026
Result ReleaseMay 8, 2026

Vacancy Details

There are a total of 394 posts available across different branches of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy.

Cadet NamePost NameNumber of Posts
National Defence Academy (NDA) (Male / Female)Army208
Navy42
Airforce120
Naval Academy (NA) (Only for Male)10+2 Cadet Entry24

Eligibility

Age Limits

You must fall within a specific age range to be eligible for these positions.

Age RangeDetails
Born BetweenJuly 2, 2007 and July 1, 2010
Age RelaxationAs per UPSC rules

Educational Qualifications

The educational requirements vary slightly depending on the branch you are applying for.

Post NameEligibility Criteria
ArmyYou must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
NavyYou must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
AirforceYou must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
10+2 Cadet Entry (Naval Academy)You must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.

Application Fee

Pay the fee according to your category:

CategoryFee
General, OBC₹100/-
SC / ST₹0/-
All Female Category₹0/-

You can pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

How to Check Your Result

Follow these steps to download and check your UPSC NDA / NA-I Result 2026:

  1. Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
  2. On the homepage, look for the “Result” section or “Latest Updates / Notifications.”
  3. Click on the “Result 2026” link for NDA / NA-I.
  4. The result will open as a PDF file.
  5. Download the PDF and open it to find your result.
  6. You can also download the result directly by clicking here.

Selection Process

Your selection for the NDA / NA-I Examination involves a few stages. First, there’s a written exam, followed by an interview. If you clear these, you will undergo a medical examination and a physical examination.

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Chetan Rajput

Chetan Rajput is a Senior Government Job Content Editor with over 5+ years of experience in tracking and publishing updates related to SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and specializes in analyzing official notifications, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and cut-off trends.