The NDA 1 2026 examination was conducted on April 12, 2026, at multiple centres across the country for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy along with the Indian Naval Academy courses.
According to reports, the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 will be released in PDF format containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. Qualified candidates will become eligible for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview round, which is the final stage before admission into the prestigious defence academies.
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the UPSC website as the result may be released anytime during the day. Once activated, the direct result PDF link will be available under the “Active Examinations” section of the UPSC portal.
Important Dates for NDA 1 Exam 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | April 16, 2026 |
| Objection Window | April 18 to April 22, 2026 |
| NDA 1 Result Date | Expected on May 7, 2026 |
How to Download UPSC NDA 1 Result 2026 PDF
Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the NDA 1 result:
1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
2. Go to the “Examinations” section on the homepage
3. Click on “Active Examinations”
4. Select “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026”
5. Click on the NDA 1 Result 2026 PDF link
6. Download the PDF and search for your roll number
The result PDF will only contain roll numbers of shortlisted candidates and not individual scorecards. Detailed marks are usually released later by the commission after completion of the recruitment process.
Expected NDA 1 2026 Cutoff
While the official cutoff will be released after the final selection process, experts and student discussions suggest that the written examination cutoff for NDA 1 2026 may remain close to previous years. Defence exam analysts estimate the expected cutoff to be between 340 and 370 marks out of 900, depending on the difficulty level of the paper and overall candidate performance.
Students who qualify the written examination will next appear for the SSB Interview, where personality assessment, psychological testing, group tasks, and medical examinations will be conducted.
The NDA examination remains one of the most competitive defence entrance examinations in India, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year aiming to join the Indian Armed Forces.