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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the NDA 2 Result 2026 on 9 October 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the official PDF have qualified in the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 and move on to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The qualification is for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy (158th Course) and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both commencing on 1 July 2027.

UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026: Quick Answer

• Result status: Declared on 9 October 2026 (press note dated 09/10/2026).
• Where to check: The roll number list PDF on the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• What is published: Roll numbers of qualified candidates, listed separately for male and female candidates. Names, marks and ranks are not given.
• Candidature: Provisional for all candidates listed.
• Next stage: SSB interview. Qualified candidates must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of the result announcement, unless they have already registered.
• Marks and cut-off: To be uploaded only after the final result of the entire process is declared.

UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026 Overview

NDA 2 Result 2026 Important Dates

The press note is dated 9 October 2026. Counting two weeks from that date gives 23 October 2026, but this is a calculation and not a date printed by UPSC. Check the registration portal for the exact deadline.

How to Check NDA 2 Result 2026

You can check the NDA 2 result by searching for your roll number in the official PDF. No login is needed for this list.

1. Open the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, and find the written result press note for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026.
2. Open the roll number list PDF.
3. Go to the section for male candidates or female candidates, as applicable.
4. Press Ctrl + F (Cmd + F on Mac) and type your 7-digit roll number.
5. If your roll number is found, you are provisionally qualified for the SSB interview. Save or print the page for your records.

What Is in the NDA 2 Result PDF?

• A press note with the result declaration, registration instructions and contact details.
• Roll numbers of qualified candidates, listed in roll number order under separate headings for male and female candidates.
• No candidate names, no marks and no rank order.

This means the PDF works as a qualified roll number list, not a rank-wise merit list.

What to Do After NDA 2 Result 2026

1. Register online: Register yourself on the Indian Army Recruiting website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, within two weeks of the result announcement. Candidates who have already registered on the site earlier do not need to register again.
2. Wait for SSB allotment: Selection Centres and SSB interview dates will be allotted after registration and communicated on your registered e-mail ID.
3. Prepare original certificates: Submit original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to the respective Services Selection Board during the SSB interview.
4. Do not send originals to UPSC: Candidates must not send original certificates to the Commission.

Documents Required for SSB Interview

The press note names these documents:

• Original certificate of Age
• Original certificate of Educational Qualification

The press note does not list any other documents. Follow the instructions in your SSB communication for the complete checklist.

Important Instructions for Qualified Candidates

• The candidature of all candidates whose roll numbers are shown in the list is provisional.
• Registration on joinindianarmy.nic.in is required within two weeks of the result announcement, unless already done.
• For any query or login problem on the registration site, e-mail [email protected].
• Original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification go to the SSB, not to UPSC.
• The result is also available on the Commission’s website, upsc.gov.in.

NDA 2 2026 Exam Pattern

The written exam carried 900 marks across two papers, as per reference sources.

The negative marking scheme is not covered in the result press note. Refer to the official exam notice for it.

NDA 2 Selection Process

1. Written examination: Held on 13 September 2026. Result declared on 9 October 2026.
2. SSB interview: Conducted by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for candidates who qualified in the written part. Reference sources describe it as a five-day assessment, but the press note does not state its duration.
3. Medical examination: Listed as the final stage by reference sources. The press note does not describe it.

NDA 2 Cut Off Marks 2026 and Scorecard

The cut-off marks and candidate marks are not available yet. UPSC has said that marks and cut-off marks for this examination will be uploaded on upsc.gov.in only after the entire process is over, that is, after the final result is declared. They will stay on the website for 30 days.

NDA 2 Result 2026 Important Links