UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 Out: 7,903 Candidates Qualify for SSB Interview — How to Check and Next Steps
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the NDA 1 2026 written examination result on May 8, 2026. The result is available in PDF format on the official website upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) on April 12, 2026 can now check whether they have qualified for the SSB Interview round.
A total of 7,903 candidates have cleared the written examination — 7,399 male candidates and 504 female candidates. These candidates will now proceed to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which is the next stage in the NDA selection process.
To check your result: Visit upsc.gov.in → Click 'Written Results' under Examinations → Find 'National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026' → Download PDF → Use Ctrl+F to search your roll number. No login ID or password is required.
The NDA 1 2026 exam was conducted for 394 vacancies: Army — 208 (including 10 for female candidates), Navy — 42 (including 7 for female candidates), Air Force — 120 (including 8 for female candidates), and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry — 24 (including 4 for female candidates).
Qualified candidates will now face the SSB Interview — a 5-day process that includes screening tests on Day 1, psychological tests on Days 2-3 (TAT, WAT, SRT, Self Description), group testing on Day 4 (GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, Individual Obstacles, Command Task), and a personal interview on Day 5. After SSB, candidates undergo medical examination.
The final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of the written exam and SSB Interview. Candidates are allotted to Army, Navy, or Air Force wings based on their preference, merit, and vacancy availability. Selected candidates train at NDA Khadakwasla, Pune for three years followed by one year at their respective service academies.
Candidates who did not qualify can start preparing for NDA 2 2026. The UPSC NDA 2 notification is expected on May 20, 2026, with the exam scheduled for September 13, 2026. The eligibility criteria and syllabus remain the same — focus on Mathematics, General Ability Test, and physical fitness for SSB.
NDA remains one of the most prestigious entry points into the Indian Armed Forces for candidates who have completed or are appearing in Class 12. With both boys and girls now eligible, the competition is intense but the career rewards — including training at one of the world's finest military academies — are unmatched.
🎯Start SSB preparation immediately
Read newspapers daily, practice group discussions, work on communication skills, and maintain physical fitness. The SSB tests your personality, not just knowledge — be genuine and confident during the 5-day process.
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Published: 2026-05-09 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.