When was the UPSC NDA II 2026 Written Exam held?

The written examination for UPSC NDA & NA (II) 2026 was conducted nationwide on 01 September 2026.

How many total vacancies are available under UPSC NDA & NA II 2026?

A total of 404 vacancies are available across Army (208), Navy (42), Air Force (120), and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (34).

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC NDA & NA II Written Exam Result 2026 Declared

Q: What is the next stage for candidates who cleared the NDA 2 written exam?

Qualified candidates must register themselves online on the Indian Army recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks to receive their SSB Interview call letters and dates.

📅 10 October 2026 National Defence Academy Naval Academy 154th Course SSB Shortlist Out

Short Description / Overview

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the written examination result of the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 [NDA & NA II 2026]. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 01 September 2026 can now download the PDF containing the roll numbers and names of candidates qualified for interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.

Qualified candidates are requested to register online on the Indian Army recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the announcement of the written result.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date:	15 May 2026
Application Closing Date:	04 June 2026
Admit Card Released:	23 August 2026
Written Examination Held:	01 September 2026
Written Result Declaration:	10 October 2026
SSB Interview Window:	November 2026 to January 2027
Course Commencement:	July 2027 (154th NDA / 116th INAC)

📊 Total Vacancies Breakdown (404 Posts)

National Defence Academy (Army):	208 Posts (including 10 for female)
National Defence Academy (Navy):	42 Posts (including 12 for female)
NDA (Air Force - Flying):	92 Posts (including 02 for female)
NDA (Air Force - Ground Duties Tech):	18 Posts (including 02 for female)
NDA (Air Force - Non Tech):	10 Posts (including 02 for female)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry):	34 Posts (including 05 for female)
Total Seats:	404 Posts

👁 Next Steps for Qualified Candidates (SSB Interview Registration)

All candidates who have qualified in the written examination must register themselves online on the Directorate General of Recruiting website: joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks.
Candidates who have already registered on the portal are not required to register again.
The respective Service Headquarters (Army, Navy, Air Force) will allot the SSB Selection Centre and Interview dates through candidate registered email address.
Original matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth) and 10+2 pass certificate/mark sheet must be produced before the Services Selection Board during the interview.

✍ How to Check UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 Written Result

Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in or use direct links below.
Go to the "Written Results" or "What's New" section on the homepage.
Click on the link "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 - Written Result".
Open the PDF document containing the list of qualified roll numbers.
Press Ctrl + F on desktop or use Search in PDF viewer on mobile, and enter your 7-digit Roll Number.
If your roll number appears in the PDF list, you are shortlisted for the SSB Interview stage.

🔗 Important Useful Official Links

Download Written Result PDF (Roll No Wise)	Download Result PDF
Download Written Result PDF (With Name List)	Download Name Wise List
SSB Interview Portal (Join Indian Army)	Register for SSB Interview
UPSC Official Website	Visit UPSC Portal

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When was UPSC NDA 2 2026 written exam held?

The written exam was conducted nationwide on 01 September 2026.

Q2: What is the mandatory next step after clearing NDA 2 written result?

Candidates must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks to obtain their SSB interview allotment dates.

Q3: When will the marks / scorecards be released?

Mark-sheets of candidates will be published on the UPSC website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result (after completion of SSB Interviews).