The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially announced the results of the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination (I) 2025 on April 28, 2025. Held earlier on April 13, this crucial written examination marks the first major milestone for candidates aspiring to join India’s prestigious armed forces. According to the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025, a total of 7,840 candidates have successfully qualified for the next phase — the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview — moving one step closer to their dream military careers.
Result Declaration and Examination Guide
Published on April 28, 2025, in PDF format on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in), the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025 was Scheduled to start from January 2, 2026, this review is the first screening for the 155th Course of the National Defense Academy and the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Comprising two papers—Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), with a total allocation of 900 marks—the written test was carried out at several centers around India on April 13, 2025.
Including specific allocations for female candidates, the recruitment campaign seeks to fill 406 posts throughout the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. The distribution of vacancies consists in:
- Army: 208 slots (10 for female candidates).
- Navy: 42 slots (six for female applicants).
- Flying and Ground Duties: 120 jobs in the Air Force (six for female candidates)
- Naval Academy: 36 slots (five for female applicants)
Verify UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025
Exam candidates can review their scores using the following actions:
- Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “What’s New” part on the site.
- Click the link ” Written Result – National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examining (I), 2025″.
- Download the PDF with the qualified candidate list.
- Search throughout the paper for your roll number using Ctrl+F.
- Should your roll number show on the list, you are qualified for the SSB Interview.
Additionally accessible directly for download the result PDF: https://upsc.gov.in/WR-NDA-NA-I-2025-RollList-Engl-280425.pdf
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Cut-off lines and selection criteria
The UPSC uses a two-tier choosing system for NDA hiring. The written test comes first; next for qualifying candidates is the SSB Interview. Candidates must pass the written test by minimum 25% marks in every subject—mathematics and GAT).
Expert analysis and past year trends indicate that the projected cut-off for the NDA 1 2025 written test was probably 330–355 marks out of 900. Combining written test results with SSB interview scores, the ultimate selection cut-off is projected to be between 660 and 720 marks out of 1800.
Cut-off marks in past years reveal a trend:
| Year | Written Exam Cut-off (Out of 900) | Final Selection Cut-off (Out of 1800) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (NDA 1) | 291 (minimum 20% in every topic) | 654 |
| 2023 (NDA 1) | 301 (minimum 25% in every topic) | 664 |
| 2023 (NDA 2) | 292 (minimum 20% in all topic) | 656 |
| 2022 (NDA 1) | 360 (minimum 25% in every topic) | 720 |
| 2021 (NDA 1) | 343 (least 25% in every topic) | 709 |
| 2021 (NDA 2) | 355 (minimum 25% in all topic) | 726 |
Factors affecting the cut-off markings consist in:
- Amount of applicants showing up for the test
- Challenge degree of the exam papers
- Vacuum count accessible
- Overall candidate performance
Next Actions for Approved Candidates
Candidates who have qualified through the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025 must now prepare for the SSB Interview, which begins the 155th Course and 117th INAC from January 2, 2026. Qualified candidates should immediately proceed with:
- All eligible candidates have to register themselves within two weeks of the result announcement on the Indian Army Recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in). Those who have registered already should not register once again.
- Following registration, candidates will be assigned Selection Centers and interview dates based on which their registered email IDs indicate.
- Candidates must provide original certificates of age and educational background to their respective Service Selection Boards for the SSB interview.
- For any login issues or questions, candidates may get in touch dir-recruiting6-mod@nic.in.
- Candidates are assessed in the SSB Interview on IQ, personality, and general fit for a future in the armed forces. Candidates for the Air Force also undergo an additional Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) evaluation.
Examining Result Data and Future Prospect
Based on current statistics, 2-2.5 lakh candidates actually showed up for the written examination although about 5-6 lakh individuals enrolled for the NDA 1 2025 exam. Of these, 7,840 applicants—about 3-4% of those who showed up—were eligible for the SSB Interview level.
This is consistent with past years’ patterns, whereby usually from every NDA assessment cycle 7,000–8,000 individuals qualify for the interview round. After the demanding SSB interview procedure, only 406 people will finally be chosen, hence the final selection rate is fewer than 1% of those who showed up for the written test.
Last Thought
For thousands of candidates hoping for a job in India’s defense forces, the announcement of the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025 marks a major turning point. There is still fierce rivalry for the 406 open positions even with 7,840 individuals ready for the SSB Interview. Qualified applicants should register right away on the Army recruiting website and start intensive SSB interview preparation, which assesses candidates on a broad spectrum of criteria outside of academic background.
For those who would not be eligible this time, the UPSC Calendar for 2025 indicates that the next chance awaits with the NDA 2 Examination set for September 14, 2025. With the application deadline set for June 17, 2025, the NDA 2 2025 announcement is scheduled to come on May 28, 2025.
The publication of the NDA 1 2025 supports the UPSC’s methodical and open approach of selecting India’s future military commanders.
