The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 on 9 October 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the official PDF are provisionally qualified for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the NDA (158th Course) and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), commencing 1 July 2027. The result PDF is available on upsc.gov.in and is a roll number list only — names, marks and ranks are not published at this stage.
Important Note: Three things every qualified candidate must act on immediately. First, register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result announcement — counting from 9 October 2026, this means by approximately 23 October 2026. Do not delay. Candidates who have already registered earlier do not need to register again. Second, for any login or technical problem on joinindianarmy.nic.in, email the helpdesk at the address mentioned in the press note. Third, do NOT send original certificates to UPSC. Original Age and Educational Qualification certificates must be carried to the SSB interview. Your SSB centre and date will be communicated on your registered email ID after allotment.
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Result Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Result Type | Written result: roll number list (provisional) |
| Admission For | NDA 158th Course (Army, Navy, Air Force) and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Course Commencement | 1 July 2027 |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview (Ministry of Defence) |
| SSB Registration | joinindianarmy.nic.in (within 2 weeks of result) |
| Marks and Cut-off | To be published after final result is declared |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Keys Published | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 9 October 2026 |
| SSB Registration Deadline (approx.) | 23 October 2026 (2 weeks from result date – confirm on portal) |
| SSB Centre and Date Allotment | After registration – communicated by email |
| Marks and Cut-off Published | After final result of entire selection process |
| Course Commencement | 1 July 2027 |
UPSC NDA 2 Written Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 |
| General Ability Test (English 200M + General Knowledge 400M) | 150 | 600 |
| Total | 270 | 900 |
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026: What the PDF Contains
The PDF released on 9 October 2026 is a roll number list only. It contains:
- Roll numbers of qualified candidates, listed in numerical order
- Separate sections for male candidates and female candidates
- No names, no marks, no rank order
This is the written result for SSB shortlisting, not the final merit list.
How to Check UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026
- Visit upsc.gov.in.
- Open the What’s New section on the homepage.
- Find the press note for the written result of NDA and NA Examination (II), 2026.
- Open the roll number list PDF.
- Press Ctrl+F (or search on your phone) and type your 7-digit roll number.
- Check whether your roll number appears under the male or female candidates section.
- If found, you are provisionally qualified. Save or print the relevant page for your records.
What to Do After NDA 2 Written Result 2026
Step 1: Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in
Qualified candidates who have not already registered must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result announcement (approximately by 23 October 2026). Candidates already registered do not need to register again. For login or technical problems, use the helpdesk email mentioned in the UPSC press note.
Step 2: Wait for SSB Allotment
After registration, UPSC/Army will allot you an SSB Selection Centre and interview date. The allotment communication is sent to your registered email ID.
Step 3: Carry Original Documents to SSB
Bring the following originals to the SSB interview:
- Original certificate of Age
- Original certificate of Educational Qualification
Do NOT send originals to UPSC. Check your SSB communication for any additional documents.
UPSC NDA 2 Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 13 September 2026 (Mathematics 300M + GAT 600M = 900M total) |
| SSB Interview | Conducted by Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence (five-day process) |
| Medical Examination | After SSB clearance |
| Final Result | After all stages are complete |
UPSC NDA 2 Cut-off Marks 2026
Not yet published. UPSC will upload the marks and cut-off marks for the NDA and NA (II) 2026 examination on upsc.gov.in only after the final result of the complete selection process is declared. The marks will remain on the website for 30 days.
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Written Result PDF (Roll Number List) | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| SSB Registration | Click Here |
| Provisional Answer Key – Mathematics | Click Here |
| Provisional Answer Key – General Ability Test | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 declared?
9 October 2026 on upsc.gov.in.
Q2. Does the result PDF show marks or rank?
No. The PDF is a roll number list only. Names, marks and ranks are not published at this stage.
Q3. What is the next step after qualifying in the written exam?
Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result (approximately by 23 October 2026). Your SSB centre and date will be communicated by email.
Q4. When will marks and cut-off be published?
Only after the entire selection process is over and the final result is declared. They will be on upsc.gov.in for 30 days.
Q5. When does the NDA course start?
NDA 158th Course and 120th INAC commence on 1 July 2027.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the UPSC NDA and NA (II) 2026 written result press note dated 9 October 2026 published on upsc.gov.in. The SSB registration deadline (23 October 2026) is a calculation from the two-week instruction in the press note and not a date printed by UPSC — confirm on the registration portal. JobShouter is not associated with UPSC or the Ministry of Defence. This article is for informational purposes only.
