UPSC NDA 2 2026 written result was declared on 09.10.2026 for the exam held on 13.09.2026. Qualified candidates now go to the SSB interview for the 158th NDA course and the 120th Naval Academy course starting 01.07.2027.
By our count of the roll list, 7,406 men and 480 women qualified for 394 seats. That is exactly 20 candidates per seat on both sides: 370 seats for men and 24 for women. So about 1 in 20 SSB candidates will make the final list.
Short details
| Name of exam | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total seats | 394: Army 208, Navy 42, Air Force 120, Naval Academy 24 |
| Written exam | Held 13.09.2026, result 09.10.2026 |
| Qualified for SSB | 7,406 men and 480 women (counted from the roll list) |
| Next stage | SSB interview, dates sent by email after online registration |
Important links
| Written result, roll number list (09.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| Written result with names (13.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| SSB registration (Join Indian Army login) | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| NDA 2 2026 notification PDF | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
After the result
UPSC asked qualified candidates to register on the Join Indian Army website within two weeks of 09.10.2026. The selection centre and SSB date come by email after that. Carry original age and education certificates to the SSB, not to UPSC. Marks and cut-off are published only after the final result.
How to check the result
- Open the roll number list from the Important links table.
- Press Ctrl+F (or Find in page on a phone) and type your 7 digit roll number.
- Men are listed first and women in a separate list at the end. If you are listed, register for SSB right away.
FAQ
How many candidates qualified in UPSC NDA 2 2026?
7,406 men and 480 women by our count of the 09.10.2026 roll list, for 394 seats.
When will the NDA 2 2026 marks and cut-off come?
Only after the final result. UPSC keeps them online for 30 days.
I qualified but did not register. What now?
Log in on the Join Indian Army website at once. Already registered candidates need not register again.