UPSC NDA 2026 result today? Steps to download and SSB interview details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the results of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination I 2026 shortly on its official website. According to media reports, the results may be declared on May 7, 2026.
The examination was conducted on April 12, 2026, across various centres in the country, with thousands of candidates appearing for admission to the defence academies.
Result format and next stage for candidates
The results will be published in the form of a PDF list containing the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified the written examination.
Candidates who clear this stage will move on to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview round. This stage evaluates candidates over several days based on their intelligence, personality, and suitability for defence services.
Steps to check UPSC NDA I result 2026
Candidates can check and download the results by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link titled “NDA and NA I 2026 Result” on the homepage
- Open the PDF file displayed on the screen
- Search for your roll number in the list
- Download and save the file for future reference
Scorecard availability and selection details
Candidates’ scorecards will be made available on the commission’s website for 30 days, beginning 15 days after the declaration of the final result for the OTA course.
As per the available information, a total of 735 candidates have been selected for the NDA and Naval Academy courses.
The examination process for this cycle was conducted by UPSC on April 13, 2025, as part of the selection process for defence academy admissions.