The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final merit list of 792 candidates who have qualified in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2024. These candidates are recommended for admission to the 154th Course of the National Defence Academy and the 116th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
This merit list is based on the candidates’ performance in the written examination conducted on 1st September 2024 and subsequent interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.
Key Highlights
- Examination Name: NDA & NA (II) Examination, 2024
- Total Candidates Recommended: 792
- Written Exam Date: 1st September 2024
- Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- SSB Conducted by: Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence
- Courses Allotted: NDA 154th Course and INA 116th Course
- Medical Status: Medical Examination results not considered in this list
- Result Status: Final Merit List Released
- Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in
Top 20 Candidates (AIR 1 to AIR 20)
The following is the list of the top 20 candidates as per the final merit list:
| AIR | Roll Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1445788 | Imon Ghosh |
| 2 | 2655721 | Divyansh Solanki |
| 3 | 6649851 | Rutuja Warhade |
| 4 | 1147914 | Garv Kumar |
| 5 | 1443420 | Kartik Pant |
| 6 | 0343296 | Vansh Aggarwal |
| 7 | 8840999 | Pranav Sharma |
| 8 | 3555222 | Aryan Deshwal |
| 9 | 3548394 | Aryan Sofeth |
| 10 | 8540576 | Raghav Verma |
| 11 | 3557758 | Anhad Singh Khatumria |
| 12 | 6648326 | Aditya Suresh Jadhav |
| 13 | 6641383 | Shravan Atul Dhaigude |
| 14 | 1450532 | Brahma Swarupananda Das |
| 15 | 1448178 | Shravan Agarwal |
| 16 | 3555187 | Madhur Singal |
| 17 | 1552358 | Aditya Raj |
| 18 | 1447768 | Nakshatra |
| 19 | 0836171 | Hoshi |
| 20 | 6651991 | Puranik Aanjaneya Laxmikant |
Important Notes for Candidates
- The candidature of all candidates is provisional. They are required to submit original documents such as proof of date of birth and educational qualifications directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block-III, Wing-I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066, if not already submitted.
- Changes in address should be promptly communicated to the Army Headquarters at the above address.
- The result is also available on the UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in. Marks of the candidates will be published on the website approximately 15 days after the declaration of the final result.
Contact Information
For any queries related to the examination or results, candidates may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the following numbers:
- 011-23385271
- 011-23381125
- 011-23098543
For SSB interview-related matters:
- Army (first preference): 011-26175473 or www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Navy/Naval Academy: 011-23010097 or [email protected] or www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Air Force: 011-23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610 or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in
Conclusion
The release of the final NDA 2 2024 merit list marks an important step for the selected candidates in their journey toward becoming commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces. All shortlisted candidates are advised to follow the official instructions and remain in touch with respective service headquarters for further updates related to course commencement and joining formalities.
