The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the written examination results for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear on the qualified list can now proceed to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview stage conducted by the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, as well as the Indian Naval Academy Course.
Key facts
- Written examination held on 13th September 2026
- Admission to 158th National Defence Academy Course
- Admission to 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
- Courses commence from 1st July 2027
- Online registration deadline: 2 weeks from announcement of written result
- Registration portal: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Marks and cut-off marks will be published after final result declaration, available for 30 days
What candidates must do now
All qualified candidates must register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website within two weeks of the written result announcement. This is mandatory as per the examination conditions. If a candidate has already registered on the portal previously, they do not need to register again.
After completing the online registration, the SSB will allot each candidate a specific Selection Centre and interview dates. These details will be communicated directly to the registered email address provided during registration, so candidates must ensure their email address is current and monitored regularly.
Documents to prepare for SSB interview
Candidates must bring original certificates of age and educational qualification to the SSB interview. These certificates should be submitted directly to the respective Service Selection Board during the interview process. Candidates are specifically instructed not to send original documents to the UPSC office.
Contacting UPSC and the armed forces
Candidates with queries about the examination can visit UPSC’s Facilitation Counter on its premises during working days between 10:00 AM and 05:30 PM. The UPSC Candidate Helpdesk can also be reached at telephone numbers 011-24041001 and 011-40303444 between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM on all days.
For matters related to the SSB interview and selection process, contact details are available based on the armed force of choice:
- Army as first choice: Phone 011-26175473 or visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Navy or Naval Academy as first choice: Phone 011-23010097 or email dir-recruiting6-officer-navy[at]nic[dot]in or visit joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Air Force as first choice: Phone 011-23010231 (Extensions 7645, 7646, 7610) or visit www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in
Candidates can also email mod[at]nic[dot]in for login or registration-related problems on the recruitment portal.
When marks and cut-off information will be available
The detailed marks of individual candidates and the cut-off marks for the written examination will be uploaded on the UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in) only after the entire selection process for this examination is completed, including the final result declaration. Once published, this information will remain available on the UPSC website for 30 days.
What this means for you
If your roll number appears in the qualified list, you have cleared the first hurdle of a highly competitive selection process. The next stage, the SSB interview, typically involves multiple rounds of psychological tests, group discussions, personal interviews and medical examinations. Acting quickly on the two-week registration deadline is crucial, as missing this window could result in forfeiture of your candidature. Ensure you gather all required original certificates and be prepared for the interview process at the allotted centre and date.