Overview

• The merit list PDF with qualifying roll numbers is available on upsc.gov.in, where candidates can access it via the What's New section and download it for reference.
• Selected candidates must complete registration on the Indian Army recruiting portal within the two‑week window, after which SSB centres and interview dates will be assigned via email.
• Shortlisting covers entry to the 156th NDA Course and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course beginning on July 2, 2026, with 402 vacancies in the current recruitment cycle.
• The written examination was held on September 14, 2025, carrying 900 marks split between Mathematics (300) and the General Ability Test (600) over a five‑hour duration.
• UPSC will publish marks, cut‑offs and answer keys after the final selection for a 30‑day period, and candidates must present original age and educational certificates at the SSB; queries can be emailed to [email protected].