UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Out: 617 Candidates Selected, Download Merit List PDF

The UPSC declared the UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 on November 5, 2026. In total, 617 candidates have been declared qualified for getting admission into the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy. The number of males selected is 551 and that of females is 66. You may download the final merit list PDF available at upsc.gov.in.

The merit list is ready for issuance by the UPSC based on the performance of the written test that was conducted on April 12, 2026, along with the SSB interviews of the selected individuals. Ishaan Pachauri ranks first amongst the males and Shreya N Gowda ranks first amongst the females in the merit list.

UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Overview

UPSC NDA 1 exam is taken for entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings. It also includes entry into the Indian Naval Academy under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme. In the year 2026, UPSC issued 394 vacancies in all these four wings. But the final merit list has 617 candidates recommended by UPSC. The recommendation does not ensure admission as there are some more eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by the candidates.

The selected candidates will be considered for the 157th Course at the National Defence Academy and 119th Indian Naval Academy Course. It is to be noted here that UPSC has stated that the result of the medical test was not included in making the final selection list. Hence, the candidates need to get done with other formalities in order to ensure their admission.

UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Important Dates

The notification for UPSC NDA 1 2026 was released on December 10, 2025. The deadline to apply online was December 30, 2025. The UPSC took the written examination on April 12, 2026, and interviews were also held through the Services Selection Board. After the above process, the results were declared on November 5, 2026.

For those individuals who wish to see their individual marks, they have to wait for another update from UPSC. As per the notice issued by the commission, it will release the marks of the candidates within 15 days. It is to be noted that the present PDF file does not contain marks of the candidates but the merit list.

UPSC NDA 1 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 394 posts were notified in the NDA 1 2026 recruitment announcement. There were 208 posts for the Army wing of the National Defence Academy. The Navy wing provided 42 posts, while the Air Force wing provided 120 posts. Further, there were 24 posts under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme for the Naval Academy.

The above vacancies constitute those which have been notified for the exam, while the merit list contains the names of the candidates who have been recommended for the admission. The two are quite different from each other and cannot be confused with each other. Your admission will depend on meeting the eligibility criteria.

UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 Toppers

The UPSC has made merit lists separately for men and women candidates. The rank of Ishaan Pachauri is the first rank amongst the 551 male candidates recommended. Shreya N Gowda occupies the first rank amongst the 66 female candidates recommended. The uploaded PDF shows the ranks of candidates according to their roll numbers and names.

UPSC NDA 1 2026 Selection Process

UPSC NDA 1 admission procedure consists of a written test, SSB Interview, Medical examination, and merit list. At first, candidates appear for the written test organized by UPSC. Candidates who are eligible for the second phase appear for SSB interviews organized by the Ministry of Defence. Commission prepares the final merit list after considering the performance of candidates in written test and interviews.

Medical examination is another crucial step in the admission procedure. According to UPSC, the medical result was not considered while preparing the published merit list. Thus, being in the merit list does not assure your admission into the university. Along with the merit list, you need to provide all the required documents and fulfill all eligibility criteria.

How to Check UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026

To download your result, begin by accessing the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. After visiting the homepage, look for the "What’s New" page and scroll down until you see the NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026 final result. Clicking on the link to the result will open the merit list file in PDF format. It consists of two different sections listing out 551 boys and 66 girls.

Searching for your roll number using Ctrl + F on your computer or searching on your phone can help you locate your roll number. In case your roll number is found, ensure that you check your name and merit rank. You may either download and store the file or even print the particular page with your details. Keep in mind that the list serves as an official document recommending you for admission subject to other requirements.

Documents Required After UPSC NDA 1 Final Result

The UPSC has directed that the candidates recommended by them must send certificates to support their dates of birth and educational qualifications. If you have already sent the requisite documents, then there is no need to resend them following this direction. You must send your certificates directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, 110066.

Don't send these documents to UPSC because the commission has specifically instructed candidates to contact Army Headquarters. Candidates must also inform Army Headquarters promptly if their address changes. These requirements apply while their candidature remains provisional. You should follow the official instructions carefully to avoid problems during document verification and admission processing.

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