NDA II Result 2026 – Score Card, Merit List, Cutoff & Selection Process
The NDA II Result 2026 will be declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after the successful conduct of the NDA & NA Examination II 2026, scheduled on 13th September 2026. The result is published on the official UPSC website in PDF format and consists of roll numbers of candidates who have qualified the written examination and are shortlisted for the SSB Interview. Understanding the result process, merit list preparation, and score card details is crucial for every NDA II aspirant.
NDA II Result 2026 – Key Dates
|
Event |
Expected Date |
|
NDA II Written Exam |
13th September 2026 |
|
NDA II Written Result Declaration |
October 2026 (approx. 4–6 weeks after exam) |
|
SSB Interview Commencement |
November 2026 onwards |
|
Final Merit List / Recommendation |
Early 2027 |
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Course Commencement (158th NDA) |
July 2027 |
How to Check NDA II Result 2026
UPSC publishes the NDA II result on its official website. Steps to check the result:
|
Step |
Action |
|
Step 1 |
Visit upsc.gov.in |
|
Step 2 |
Click on "Written Results" section |
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Step 3 |
Find "NDA & NA Examination II 2026" |
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Step 4 |
Download the PDF file |
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Step 5 |
Search for your Roll Number in the list |
The result is available as a PDF containing roll numbers in ascending order. Marks are not published at this stage — only the list of qualified candidates is released.
NDA II Result 2026 – Stages and Meaning
|
Stage |
What is Published |
Who Qualifies |
|
Written Result |
Roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for SSB |
Those who cleared the written exam cutoff |
|
SSB Result |
Roll numbers of candidates recommended after SSB |
Those who cleared both written and SSB |
|
Final Merit List |
Roll numbers with merit ranks |
Final selected candidates for NDA/INAC |
NDA II Score Card 2026
UPSC publishes individual mark sheets (score cards) after the final result is announced. The NDA II score card includes:
|
Information |
Details |
|
Candidate's Name |
As per application |
|
Roll Number |
Assigned by UPSC |
|
Marks in Mathematics |
Out of 300 |
|
Marks in GAT |
Out of 600 |
|
Total Written Marks |
Out of 900 |
|
SSB Marks |
Out of 900 |
|
Grand Total |
Out of 1800 |
|
Merit Rank |
Final all-India rank |
Note: Individual marks are released only after the final result is declared. After the written result, only roll numbers are published.
NDA II Merit List 2026
The final merit list for NDA II 2026 is prepared based on the combined performance of candidates in:
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Written Examination – Out of 900 marks
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SSB Interview – Out of 900 marks
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Grand Total – Out of 1800 marks
The merit list is branch-specific:
|
Branch |
Separate Merit List? |
|
Army Wing (NDA) |
Yes |
|
Navy Wing (NDA) |
Yes |
|
Air Force Wing (NDA) |
Yes |
|
Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
Yes |
Candidates are allotted branches based on:
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Their rank in the merit list
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Their preference indicated during the SSB interview
-
Availability of vacancies per branch
NDA II 2026 Vacancies – Expected
|
Wing |
Expected Vacancies (Approx.) |
|
Army Wing |
208 |
|
Navy Wing |
42 |
|
Air Force Wing |
92 |
|
Naval Academy (INAC) |
52 |
|
Total |
394 |
(Note: Exact vacancies will be published in the official NDA II 2026 notification on 20th May 2026.)
NDA II Previous Year Results – Reference
|
Exam |
Written Result Date |
Final Result Date |
|
NDA II 2024 |
November 2024 |
Early 2025 |
|
NDA II 2025 |
1st October 2025 |
Early 2026 |
|
NDA II 2026 |
Expected October 2026 |
Expected Early 2027 |
NDA II Cutoff Marks 2026 – Expected
The official cutoff is released along with the final result. Based on previous year trends, expected cutoffs for NDA II 2026 are:
|
Stage |
Expected Cutoff (Approx.) |
|
Written Exam Cutoff (Out of 900) |
360–380 marks |
|
Minimum per Subject (Maths) |
75 marks (25%) |
|
Minimum per Subject (GAT) |
150 marks (25%) |
|
Final Cutoff (Written + SSB, Out of 1800) |
700–720 marks |
NDA II Selection List 2026 – Process
After the SSB interview and medical examination, UPSC prepares the Final Selection List (also called the Recommendation List). The process is:
|
Step |
Detail |
|
1. Written Exam |
Appear on 13th September 2026 |
|
2. Written Result |
Roll numbers shortlisted for SSB |
|
3. SSB Interview |
5-day selection process at Service Selection Centres |
|
4. Medical Examination |
Conducted by military medical boards |
|
5. Merit List |
Prepared on the basis of Written + SSB marks |
|
6. Recommendation |
Final selection communicated to candidates |
|
7. Joining NDA |
Report to NDA Khadakwasla as per joining letter |
What Happens After NDA II Written Result?
Once the written result is declared, shortlisted candidates:
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Receive an SSB call letter mentioning the centre, date, and time for the SSB interview.
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Report to the allotted Service Selection Board (SSB) centre.
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Undergo a 5-day SSB process (Stage I screening + Stage II assessment).
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If recommended, appear for a Medical Examination at a military hospital.
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Wait for the Final Merit List to be released on upsc.gov.in.
NDA II Result 2025 – Reference (Previous Year)
For reference, the NDA II 2025 result was declared on 1st October 2025 on the UPSC website. The written exam was held on 14th September 2025, and results were published as a PDF list of qualified roll numbers within approximately 2–3 weeks.
Summary
The NDA II Result 2026 will be declared on the UPSC website in October 2026, approximately 4–6 weeks after the September 13 examination. The result is published as a PDF list of qualified roll numbers. Candidates who clear the written exam are called for SSB interviews, and the final merit list is prepared on a combined total of 1800 marks (900 written + 900 SSB). Stay updated on upsc.gov.in for all official result announcements.
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