UPSC NDA 2 2026 result declared: next steps for qualified candidates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA II), 2026, on September 19, 2026. This result marks the qualification for candidates to proceed to the next stage of the selection process for joining the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings.

The written examination for the NDA & NA (II), 2026, which was conducted on September 13, 2026, was for a total of 394 posts. The answer key for the examination was released on September 16, 2026, prior to the declaration of results.

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF must register online at joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result declaration. This registration is essential for obtaining their Services Selection Board (SSB) centre and interview dates. The Services Selection Board (SSB) process is a multi-stage evaluation designed to assess a candidate’s suitability for officer roles in the Indian armed forces.

The SSB process includes several stages: the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test, Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT), psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, a personal interview, and a conference. Candidates recommended by the SSB will then undergo a medical examination conducted by a Board of Service Medical Officers. The final merit list will be prepared by UPSC after the completion of all these stages.

NDA 2 2026 Examination Details

The NDA 2 Notification 2026 was released on May 20, 2026, initiating the application process. The online application window for NDA/NA II 2026 ran from May 20, 2026, to June 11, 2026. The application fee for General and OBC candidates was Rs. 100/-, while SC and ST candidates were exempt from paying any fee.

Eligibility criteria for the Army Wing required candidates to have completed 10+2 in any stream. For the Air Force and Naval Academy, candidates needed to have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Only unmarried male candidates born between January 02, 2008, and January 01, 2011, were eligible to apply for this examination.

Comparison with NDA 1 2026 Schedule

The UPSC conducts the NDA exam twice a year. The NDA 1 2026 examination was held on April 12, 2026, with its results declared on May 08, 2026. The current NDA 2 2026 result follows a similar pattern, being declared within a few weeks of the written examination.

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