The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1, Naval Academy (NA) 1, and Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 examinations for the year 2026. Candidates who appeared for these exams can now check their results on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The results are available in PDF format containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
Key Highlights of the Results
According to the official CDS 1 result PDF, a total of 8,826 candidates have qualified for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview round. For the NDA and NA exams, the number of qualified candidates will be specified in the respective result PDFs. Those who have successfully cleared the written examination will now proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, which is the SSB interview.
What Happens After Clearing the Written Exam?
The SSB interview is the most crucial stage after the written test. It is designed to assess a candidate's personality, leadership skills, communication abilities, and overall suitability for the armed forces. The interview process typically lasts five days and includes screening tests, psychological assessments, group tasks and discussions, a personal interview, and a final conference round.
Registration Process for SSB Interview
Candidates shortlisted in the UPSC NDA and NA 1 examinations must register online on the Indian Army recruitment website within two weeks from the date of result declaration. After successful registration, candidates will receive details regarding their SSB interview centre and interview dates through their registered email IDs. The last dates for registration vary by course:
- IMA and INA: Before January 1, 2027
- AFA: Before November 13, 2026
- SSC course: Before April 1, 2027
How to Register for SSB Interview
Depending on their course preference, candidates will have to register through the respective defence service portals:
- Indian Army (IMA/OTA): Candidates applying for IMA or OTA must register through the Indian Army website and fill their SSB interview preferences.
- Indian Navy (INA): INA candidates need to complete profile registration and submit SSB centre choices through the Navy portal.
- Indian Air Force (AFA): AFA candidates can check SSB allocation details through their Air Force login dashboard.
What Happens After SSB Interview?
Candidates recommended by the SSB board then undergo medical examinations before the final merit list is prepared. Selected NDA candidates later join the National Defence Academy for training, while successful CDS candidates move to their respective military academies for officer training.
How to Check UPSC NDA, CDS, and NA Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
- Click on the relevant result link for NDA, NA, or CDS.
- Open the PDF file displayed on the screen.
- Use the Ctrl+F function to search for your roll number within the PDF.
- Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
Candidates are advised to keep a copy of their result and registration details for the SSB interview process. For any further updates, regularly check the official UPSC website and the respective defence service portals.
