617 Candidates Qualify for NDA and Naval Academy Courses
A total of 617 candidates have successfully qualified for admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy, as announced following the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) recent examination results. The candidates earned their spots based on their performance in the written examination held on April 12, 2026, followed by interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence.
The selected candidates will join the 157th Course of the NDA and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). For those eager to learn more about the commencement dates for these esteemed courses, further information is available on the Ministry of Defence’s official websites, including joinindianarmy.nic.in, joinindiannavy.gov.in, and careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
Provisional Status and Medical Examination
The results released do not take into account the Medical Examination outcomes for these candidates. It is critical to note that the candidature of all selected individuals is provisional. Candidates must submit required documents, including proof of date of birth and educational qualifications, to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Ministry of Defence, located in New Delhi.
Address Changes and Contact Information
In the event of a change of address, candidates are advised to notify the Army Headquarters promptly using the address provided above. Comprehensive results, including candidates’ ranks, can also be accessed on the UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in. Marks for each candidate will be available on this site 15 days after the final results are announced.
The Union Public Service Commission also provides a Facilitation Counter on its campus, operating on working days from 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM for candidates seeking information or clarifications regarding the examination process. For further assistance, candidates can reach out to the helpdesk at the following numbers: 011-24041001 and 011-40303444, available from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM daily.
In addition, candidates with inquiries related to the SSB Interview process can contact specific lines designated for each branch: 011-26175473 for the Army; 011-23010097 or email [email protected] for the Navy; and 011-23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610 for the Air Force.
For those who wish to view the detailed results, a PDF link is available here.
