UPSC NDA written exam result 2025 declared: Direct link to download merit list here – The Times of India

UPSC NDA 1 result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the National Defence Academy (NDA) 1 result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their qualifying status by visiting the Commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in. The NDA 1 exam, held on April 13, 2025, saw thousands of aspirants competing for admission into the prestigious Indian Armed Forces.
Following UPSC’s usual timeline, the results have been announced within 20 days of the exam date. The merit list features the roll numbers and names of candidates who have successfully cleared the written stage and are now eligible for the next phase — the SSB interview.

UPSC NDA 1 result 2025: Steps to access

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to access the UPSC NDA 1 result 2025 from the official website:
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by typing upsc.gov.in into your web browser’s address bar and pressing Enter.
Step 2: Once on the homepage, look for the link labeled “NDA 1 Result 2025” under the ‘What’s New’ or ‘Examination Results’ section and click on it.
Step 3: A new tab or page will open, displaying the NDA 1 result in PDF format. This document will list the roll numbers and names of candidates who have qualified.
Step 4: Use the search function (Ctrl + F on Windows or Command + F on Mac) to quickly find your roll number in the PDF. Verify your result carefully.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to access the UPSC NDA result 2025.

What happens after NDA 1 result 2025?

The NDA recruitment process is divided into two stages — the written examination and the SSB interview. Results are declared separately for each stage. Candidates who have cleared the written exam will now move on to the SSB interview round. They will be able to select their preferred interview date and time and download their call-up letter from the respective service selection board websites.
During the SSB interview, candidates are assessed on their personality, aptitude, leadership qualities, and overall suitability for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. The interview process typically spans five days.
According to previous data, approximately 4 to 5 lakh candidates register for the NDA exam annually, but only around 7,000 to 8,000 candidates clear the written test, reflecting a success rate of just 2-3%.
By successfully clearing the NDA selection process, candidates can realize their ambition of serving the nation by joining the Indian Army, Indian Naval Academy, or Air Force Wings. This year, UPSC aims to fill a total of 406 vacancies across these prestigious branches.