UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result: Written exam PDF and next steps
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result is expected between the last week of April and the first week of May 2026. The written exam was held on April 12, 2026 , the preliminary answer key went live on April 16 , and the objection window closed on April 22 .
Results are normally published as a PDF on upsc.gov.in listing the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage. The written exam carries 900 marks ; the SSB interview also carries 900 marks and is required for final selection.
UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result: Key dates and timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | April 16, 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window Closes | April 22, 2026 |
| Expected Result Date | Last week of April – First week of May 2026 |
| Register on Join Indian Army for SSB call letters | Within two weeks of result announcement |
How to check UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result
Go to upsc.gov.in and open the ‘What’s New’ or ‘Examinations’ section. Look for the NDA & NA (I) 2026 Result PDF and search for your roll number. The result PDF will list only roll numbers of candidates who cleared the written exam.
A second PDF with names and roll numbers is often published about two weeks after the written-result PDF. Keep your admit card handy to cross-check details when the PDFs are released.
After the UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result: SSB and registration
If your roll number appears in the result PDF, you must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in to receive SSB call letters. Registration is normally required within two weeks of the result upload. The SSB evaluates physical standards, intelligence, and personality and carries 900 marks .
Individual mark sheets are not issued immediately with the written-result PDF. UPSC provides individual marks after the completion of the selection process and publication of final results following SSBs.
What the result PDF does and does not show
The PDF will confirm if you have qualified for SSB by listing your roll number. It will not include subject-wise marks, category-wise cutoffs, or SSB schedules. Those details and final merit lists come later in subsequent UPSC notifications.
FAQs
Q: How will the UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result be released? A: As a PDF on upsc.gov.in listing qualified candidates' roll numbers.
Q: When are results expected? A: Between the last week of April and first week of May 2026 (typically 15–25 days after the exam).
Q: What should I do after the written result? A: If your roll number appears, register on joinindianarmy.nic.in to get SSB call letters.
Q: Are individual marks available immediately? A: No. Individual mark sheets are issued after final results following the SSB stage.
Q: Does the result PDF show names and marks? A: The first PDF lists roll numbers only. A second PDF with names often follows about two weeks later.
Q: How many marks is the written exam out of? A: The written exam carries 900 marks .
Q: Where will SSB schedules be published? A: SSB schedules and call letters are published via the Join Indian Army portal after registration.