UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 on 05 November 2026. A total of 617 candidates (551 male and 66 female) have been recommended in order of merit, based on the written exam held on 12 April 2026 and the SSB interviews conducted by the Ministry of Defence. Ishaan Pachauri has topped the list among male candidates, and Shreya N Gowda is first among female candidates. The UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 merit list PDF is available on upsc.gov.in.
Selected candidates will join the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA for the 157th Course and the Naval Academy for the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Medical exam results have not been considered in this list, so the selection is still provisional, and candidates must send their date of birth and education certificates directly to the Army Headquarters (not UPSC) wherever not already done.
UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 |
| Course | NDA 157th Course & 119th INAC |
| Total Vacancy | 394 |
| Finally Qualified Candidates | 617 (551 Male, 66 Female) |
| Final Result Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Category | UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10.12.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30.12.2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 12.04.2026 |
| Final Result Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Marks Release | Within 15 Days of Final Result |
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Vacancy Details
| Wing | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| NDA – Army | 208 |
| NDA – Navy | 42 |
| NDA – Air Force | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry) | 24 |
| Total | 394 |
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC NDA 1 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Check UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026
Follow these steps to check UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026:
- Open the UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 PDF from the Important Links table below (or visit upsc.gov.in and go to “What’s New”).
- The list has two parts: male candidates (1 to 551) and female candidates (1 to 66).
- Press Ctrl+F (or use Find in Page on mobile) and search for your roll number.
- If selected, check the joining details on joinindianarmy.nic.in, joinindiannavy.gov.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in as per your first choice.
Important Links
| UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Merit List PDF | Final Result |
| Indian Army Joining Details | Join Indian Army |
| Union Public Service Commission Official Website | UPSC |