When and Where to Expect the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025
It’s the moment thousands of hopeful candidates have been waiting for: the UPSC NDA 1 Result 2025 is just around the corner. If you were among the crowd taking the National Defence Academy (NDA) written exam on April 13, 2025, you’ll want to keep an eye on upsc.gov.in. The Union Public Service Commission usually keeps things on schedule, and this year, the result is likely dropping by April 28, following the timing of previous cycles.
The results won’t be a mystery to find. UPSC posts a completely open PDF file with the roll numbers of everyone who cleared the written exam. No login is needed to see this list. So, there’s no tension about forgetting a password or scrambling for last-minute details. Just download the PDF, search for your roll number, and see if you’ve made the first shortlist.
How the Selection Process Unfolds and What Comes Next
Once the result is announced, here’s how the process will play out for those who cleared the cutoff. Getting your roll number in that PDF doesn’t mean you’re headed to the academy just yet. Next comes the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, a five-day marathon that can really test you. Both the written exam and the interview carry equal weight—each is marked out of 900—for a total possible score of 1800.
Let’s talk numbers. The written exam you took in April has a 900-mark ceiling. If your roll number shows up in the results PDF, prepare for the SSB interview, also scored out of 900. Your performance in both will decide your place on the final merit list. It isn’t just about nailing the academics—personality, leadership skills, and mental agility count too in the SSB round.
If your nervous energy spikes right after results go live, you’ll have to hold on a bit longer for your scores. UPSC releases individual mark sheets about two weeks after the final selection list is public. These mark sheets stay available on the UPSC site for 30 days, and you just need your basic login details to download yours.
- Exam Date: April 13, 2025
- Result Format: PDF with roll numbers, no individual names initially
- Written Exam Marks: 900
- SSB Interview Marks: 900
- Final Merit: Combined total from written exam and SSB interview
- Marksheet Availability: Within 15 days of final results; downloadable for 30 days
If your number is in the result, the clock starts ticking for SSB interview prep. This interview isn’t just a formality—it’s a hard filter, and excelling here can swing your rank dramatically. The combination of a tough written paper, a high-stakes interview, and a transparent result process is why the NDA result day is circled in red for so many aspirants and their families.
One last tip—forgetting to download your mark sheet is a common regret, so once it’s available, grab it fast. You’ll need it for future reference, whether you’re planning to reapply or just want to see where you stood in one of India’s most competitive exams.