NDA Shortlisted Candidates 2026/2027 PDF List Download

NDA Shortlisted Candidates 2026 – The Nigerian Defence Academy has officially announced the shortlisted candidates who applied for the 2026 recruitment exercise. The Nigerian Defence Academy shortlisted candidates list is currently available on the NDA official Portal. The NDA 1st and 2nd batch lists can be accessed via the official Nigerian Defence Academy shortlisted portal.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) shortlisted candidates are purely based on merit, i.e. students’ UTME performance. Selected candidates for the 77 regular course shall take a Computer-Based screening test (CBT) at NDA centres nationwide.

See more details regarding the NDA list of successful candidates, requirements, and other related information regarding the NDA screening exercise below. Download the full Nigerian Defence Academy recruitment shortlisted candidates in PDF format here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the NDA shortlisted candidates for 2026 out?
How to download and check the NDA shortlist 2026?
How much is the NDA salary in Nigeria?
Is the Nigerian Defence Academy portal open?

Is the NDA Shortlisted Candidates List 2026 Out?

Did you apply for the ongoing NDA recruitment? If yes, then we are glad to inform you that the list of Nigerian Defence Academy shortlisted candidates has been published. Successful candidates will be able to check their names and proceed to the next stage of the exercise.

Yes, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) made a press release on Thursday, 5th June 2025, about the release of successful applicants for the 77 regular course and hereby advises applicants to confirm their status online at www.nda.edu.ng.

The Nigerian Defence Academy conducts recruitment to fill vacancies in ministries, departments, and agencies across Nigeria. After the online application phase, thousands of applicants are usually screened based on their qualifications, documents, and eligibility.

Only candidates who meet the requirements are shortlisted and invited to participate in the next stage, which could include document verification, CBT exams, and oral interviews.

So read on to know how to access the list of pre-selected candidates who apply for the recruitment via the official recruitment portal.

How to check Shortlisted Candidates for the Nigerian Defence Academy in 2026

Here are the steps to check your name on the list of NDA shortlisted candidates for 2026. Please follow all the instructions to download the names of the NDA shortlisted candidates successfully:

Visit the NDA admission portal www.nda.edu.ng
Enter your password and application ID to log in, or your email address.
Once the NDA Dashboard has loaded, select the “Shortlisted Candidates” option.
Press the Download Shortlist button.
Search for your name on the NDA List once the list has been downloaded.

Alternatively, you can check your email regularly for any updates regarding the NDA shortlist because the Nigerian Defence Academy officials will notify all successful candidates via their registered email addresses. So check your email address regularly for updates regarding the NDA screening date and centres.

Also, to prove you were the one who filled out the online application form, you are required to bring the following to the screening centre.

Two Recent Passport photographs
Original and photocopies of your credentials.
Candidates must present a recognised means of identification and its photocopy (A valid means of identification, such as a Valid Driver’s License, National ID Card, National Identification Number (NIN), International Passport, or Voter’s card)
A print-out of the submission confirmation page.

How to Register for NDA Screening Test 2026

Log in to the Nigerian Defence Academy portal
Click on CBT screening on your dashboard
Select a method and complete payment
After successful payment, proceed to choose your preferred screening town (select the one nearest to you)
Proceed to print your acknowledgement form
Immediately, NDA will assign a centre to you
Log out and then log in again to print your Screening Test Admission card

Note: The screening test admission card contains key information such as your assigned centre address, date and time.

Documents Required for NDA Screening Test 2026

All NDA shortlisted candidates must go to their assigned screening centres with the following documents:

JAMB registration slip
Two postcard photographs
NDA acknowledgement form
Screening Test Admission Card

Write your name, state of origin, screening test centre, UTME registration number, course of study and signature at the back of the postcard photographs.

What’s Next After Getting Shortlisted by NDA

Being shortlisted is not the final stage; it only means you are eligible for the next round. Here’s what you should do immediately:

Print Your Invitation Slip: This will serve as proof that you were shortlisted.
Prepare Required Documents: Gather original and photocopies of all documents submitted online.
Stay Updated: Please keep an eye on the NDA portal for any updates regarding the screening date and location.
Begin Preparation for Screening/Exams: Depending on your role, you may face computer-based tests (CBT) or oral interviews.

Keep visiting this website regularly to stay updated. If you have any questions regarding the NDA 2026/2027 shortlisted candidates, feel free to let us know using the comments below.

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