# UPSC military examination results in India

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/upsc-military-examination-results-in-india
> Updated: 2026-11-02T17:23:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released results for various military entrance examinations in late 2026.

In October, the commission announced results for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026. Successful candidates from the September written exam qualified for interviews with the Services Selection Board (SSB) for admission to the 159th Course of the National Defence Academy and the 120th Indian Naval Academy Course.

By November, the UPSC declared final results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026. Following written exams in April and subsequent SSB interviews, 243 candidates were recommended for admission to the Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy. These recommendations are provisional pending verification of educational qualifications and birth dates by Army Headquarters.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: UPSC declares final results for Combined Defence Services Examination I 2026

The UPSC has announced the final merit list for the 2026 Combined Defence Services Examination, recommending 243 candidates for the IMA, INA, and AFA.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upsc-declares-final-results-for-combined-defence-services-examination-i-2026

### 2026-10-09: UPSC announces NDA and NA-II 2026 examination results

The UPSC has released the 2026 results for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), qualifying candidates for SSB interviews for upcoming military courses.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upsc-announces-nda-and-na-ii-2026-examination-results

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