Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 Result on 9 October 2026. The written exam took place on 13 September 2026 for 394 vacancies across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy wings.
Candidates can check their results using their roll number or registration details on the official UPSC website. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the SSB Interview stage.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Form Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 (until 6:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 03 September 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Result Declaration | 09 October 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | November / December 2026 (To be announced) |
Application Fee by Category
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100/-
- SC / ST Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- All Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- Wards of JCOs / NCOs / ORs (studying in Military/Sainik Schools): Nil (Exempted)
Educational Details
For Army Wing of NDA
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2 pattern) or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board or University (any stream: Arts, Commerce, or Science).
For Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INA
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or University.
Age Limit Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
| Minimum Age | 16.5 Years |
| Maximum Age | 19.5 Years |
| Eligible Date of Birth Window | Born between 02 January 2008 and 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (Male & Female candidates) |
| Age Relaxation | No Age Relaxation Extra (As per UPSC Defence rules, no upper age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates) |
Result Details
The result lists qualified candidates for the next stage of selection. A total of 394 posts are available in this recruitment.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Air Force | 120 |
| Naval Academy | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
How to Check UPSC NDA II Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the Examinations or What’s New section.
- Find and click the link for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 Result.
- Enter your roll number, registration number, or date of birth.
- View and download the result PDF.
- Save a copy for future reference.
Next Stage
Qualified candidates must appear for the SSB Interview. Final selection depends on performance in the written exam and SSB.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Result (Name Wise) | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Download your result now and prepare for the upcoming SSB Interview.
