If you wrote the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on 13 September, the wait is over. The Union Public Service Commission published the UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 on 9 October 2026, and the written result is not a final selection. It is a ticket to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. This guide skips the fluff and tells you three things: how to find your name, what to do in the next few days, and what the numbers behind the list actually mean.
Result at a glance Find your roll number Three situations Your action plan SSB explained Myths vs facts The numbers FAQ
The UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026 at a Glance
- Exam
- National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026, written test held on 13 September 2026
- Result declared
- 9 October 2026 through a UPSC press note, 26 days after the exam
- Format
- PDF list of qualified roll numbers (a name-wise list was reported a few days later)
- Qualified for SSB
- 7,886 candidates as reported: 7,406 men and 480 women
- Seats
- 394 vacancies: 370 in NDA and 24 in the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme
- Next stage
- SSB registration, then the SSB interview and medical examination
- Official websites
- upsc.gov.in for the result, joinindianarmy.nic.in for SSB registration
How to Find Your Name in the NDA 2 Result
UPSC does not send results by email or SMS. You must open the notice and look for your roll number yourself. It takes less than two minutes.
- Go to upsc.gov.in and open the Written Results or Examination Results section.
- Click the notice titled “Written Result: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026”.
- Download the roll-number PDF. If a name-wise PDF is available, download that as well.
- Keep your admit card open next to it, because the list works on roll numbers, not application IDs.
- Press Ctrl + F (or “Find in page” on a phone) and type your roll number. Check the male and female sections separately.
- Take a screenshot or print the page with your roll number highlighted. You may need this reference while registering.
Always use the UPSC website or the Army recruitment portal named in the notice. Messages on social media that promise “direct result links” for a fee are scams, and UPSC never charges for showing a result.
Three Situations You Might Be In
Situation A: Your roll number is in the list
Congratulations, you have cleared the written stage and are eligible to be called for the SSB, subject to the conditions in the notice. Do not wait for a message from UPSC. The SSB call comes only after you register on joinindianarmy.nic.in, and the registration window is short. Keep your login details, a valid email ID and mobile number, and your preferences for Army, Navy or Air Force ready before you begin.
Situation B: You cannot find your roll number but expected to qualify
First recheck the digits against your admit card and search again in both sections. Then confirm you are looking at the right notice, because NDA I and NDA II results are separate. If you are still not listed, your result is simply not in the qualified list. UPSC does not accept re-evaluation requests for this exam, so the productive step is to wait for the marks that UPSC releases later and use them to plan your next attempt.
Situation C: You did not qualify
A result like this hurts, but NDA is a two-attempt-a-year exam. For a sense of scale, around twenty candidates qualified for every vacancy this time, and thousands who wrote the paper did not make the list. Analyse where you lost marks, rebuild your Mathematics base, and target the next notification. Many serving officers cleared NDA on a later attempt, so treat this as feedback rather than a verdict.
Your Action Plan After Qualifying
Today and tomorrow
- Verify your roll number and save the result page.
- Complete the SSB registration on joinindianarmy.nic.in before the two-week window closes.
- Check that your photograph, signature, email and phone number are correct and active.
Over the next two to three weeks
- Watch your registered email, including the spam folder, for the SSB centre and date. Reports suggest call-ups usually arrive two to three weeks after registration.
- Collect originals of your Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets, birth proof, government ID, domicile proof and recent passport size photographs.
- Start a daily fitness routine and a basic medical check-up for vision, dental condition and general health.
Until the SSB date
- Practise the SSB tests (described below) with honest self-assessment.
- Read daily current affairs and revise your own application details, hobbies and school and family background.
- Ignore expensive “guaranteed recommendation” offers. No coaching centre can influence SSB results.
One important rule: take your original age and education certificates to the SSB. Do not post them to UPSC. Reports suggest SSB dates run from about November 2026 into early 2027, but your own call letter is the only valid reference.
The SSB Interview Explained
The Services Selection Board assesses your personality and officer-like qualities over about five days. It carries 900 marks, exactly as much as the written exam, so a strong SSB can change your final rank.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Stage I (screening) | Officer Intelligence Rating test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test. Only candidates who clear this continue. |
| Stage II (assessment) | Psychology tests, Group Testing Officer tasks, personal interview and the conference. |
| Medical examination | Conducted for recommended candidates at a military hospital. Standards differ by wing, with the strictest vision rules for Air Force flying. |
| Final merit list | Written marks plus SSB marks, then allocation to Army, Navy or Air Force by rank, preference and seats. |
The SSB does not test book knowledge. It checks honesty, clarity of thought, leadership, teamwork and emotional stability. Candidates who act naturally and know themselves usually do better than those who memorise answers.
Myths vs Facts About the NDA Result
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| “I qualified, so I am selected.” | No. The written result only calls you for SSB. Final selection needs SSB recommendation, medical fitness and a rank inside the vacancies. |
| “The result PDF shows my marks.” | No. It lists only roll numbers. Marks are not part of this notice. |
| “UPSC has released the cut-off.” | The cut-off was not published with the written result. It is usually shared only after the entire process ends. |
| “I can register for SSB whenever I like.” | No. UPSC has set a window of two weeks from the result date. Late registration risks losing your chance. |
| “Coaching can guarantee SSB success.” | No one can guarantee recommendation. Preparation helps, but the board judges you directly. |
The Numbers Behind the List
The marking scheme explains why both stages matter. The written exam is 900 marks: Mathematics 300 and General Ability Test 600. The SSB adds another 900 marks, so the final merit is out of 1,800. Good written marks get you into the interview; a strong interview decides how high you rank.
| Data point | Figure |
|---|---|
| Qualified for SSB (as reported) | 7,886 |
| Men | 7,406 |
| Women | 480 |
| Total vacancies | 394 (370 NDA + 24 Naval Academy) |
| Qualified per vacancy | Roughly 20 |
| NDA I 2026 men qualified (for comparison) | 7,399 |
The count of men qualified in NDA II (7,406) is almost identical to NDA I (7,399), which shows how consistent the shortlisting level is between the two cycles. With about twenty qualified candidates for every seat, the interview is where most of the filtering happens, so preparing early is sensible.
How Army, Navy and Air Force Allocation Works
Qualifying the written exam does not lock you into one service. When you register for the SSB, you list your preferences for Army, Navy and Air Force, and the final allocation depends on three things: your rank in the final merit list, your stated preference order and the number of seats open in each wing. A candidate with a high rank but a narrow preference list can still miss a seat, while a flexible candidate with a slightly lower rank may be allocated a wing they did not expect.
Keep the wing requirements in mind while choosing. Army wing seats are open to Class 12 pass candidates from any stream, whereas the Air Force and Navy wings and the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme require Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. The Air Force flying branch also has the strictest eye standards, so candidates with corrected vision should read the medical norms in the notification before ranking it first. Women candidates should check the number of seats set aside for them, since the intake is much smaller than for men and the competition per seat is therefore higher.
A practical approach is to fill your preferences honestly, in the order you truly want to serve, rather than guessing which wing has the most vacancies. Board officers can often sense when preferences are copied from a friend or a coaching sheet.
Why the Effort Is Worth It
NDA candidates who are finally selected train for three years at the National Defence Academy, followed by one year of pre-commissioning training at the relevant service academy. After commissioning, officers join as Lieutenant in the Army, Sub-Lieutenant in the Navy or Flying Officer in the Air Force, with pay in Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission as reported, along with allowances, medical care and long-term career growth. Women have been eligible for all three wings since the 2021 Supreme Court ruling, and the 2026 notification continues that opportunity.
Common Mistakes to Avoid Right Now
- Waiting for a call from UPSC instead of registering on the Army recruitment portal.
- Entering a wrong or inactive email address, which means the SSB call never reaches you.
- Believing unofficial websites that publish “expected cut-offs” as official figures.
- Carrying photocopies instead of originals to the SSB.
- Neglecting physical fitness and a medical check until the last week.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 declared?
UPSC declared the written result of the NDA and NA (II) Examination 2026 on 9 October 2026, 26 days after the exam held on 13 September 2026.
2. How many candidates qualified in NDA 2 2026?
As reported from the result notice, 7,886 candidates qualified for the SSB interview, of which 7,406 are men and 480 are women.
3. How do I check my NDA 2 result by roll number?
Open upsc.gov.in, go to the Written Results section, open the NDA and NA (II) 2026 result notice, download the roll-number PDF and search for your roll number using Ctrl+F.
4. What is the last date for SSB registration after NDA 2 2026?
Candidates must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result announcement, which works out to around 23 October 2026. Confirm the exact date in the UPSC notice.
5. Does the NDA 2 result show marks or cut-off?
No. The written result lists only the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Individual marks and cut-off are not part of this notice.
6. What is the marking scheme for NDA final merit?
The written exam carries 900 marks (Mathematics 300 and General Ability Test 600) and the SSB interview carries 900 marks, so the final merit is out of 1,800.
7. How many vacancies were there in NDA 2 2026?
UPSC announced 394 vacancies: 370 for the National Defence Academy and 24 for the Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme.
8. Is qualifying the NDA written exam enough for selection?
No. You must also be recommended at the SSB interview, clear the medical examination and secure a rank in the final merit list within the vacancies.
Final Word
The UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 has opened the SSB door for 7,886 candidates. Check your roll number on upsc.gov.in, finish SSB registration on joinindianarmy.nic.in without delay, keep your originals ready and give the next few weeks the same discipline you gave the written exam. If you were not shortlisted this time, use your marks as a study map for the next attempt.