The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the CDS-I Final Result 2026 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination and participated in the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview can now check their final selection status.
The final merit list contains the roll numbers and names of candidates recommended for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA).
According to the result announcement, a total of 451 candidates have been recommended across the three academy lists. Candidates can download the official result PDF and search for their roll number to check whether they have qualified.
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 | |||||
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 : Short DetailsSarkariBhartiAlert.com | |||||
Important Dates | Application Fee | ||||
● Online Apply Start Date : 10 December 2025● Online Apply Last Date : 30 December 2025● Last Date For Fee Payment : 30 December 2025● Exam Date : 12 April 2026● Admit Card : 02 April 2026● Answer Key : 16 April 2026● Result : 08 May 2026● Final Result : 02 November 2026 Available Now● Candidates are advised to confirm from theUPSCofficial website. | ● For General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 200/-● For SC / ST : ₹ 0/-● For All Female Category : ₹ 0/-● Payment Mode (Online): You can make the paymentusing the following methods:Debit CardCredit CardInternet BankingIMPSCash Card / Mobile Wallet | ||||
UPSC CDS-I Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On UPSC Rules. | Total Post | ||||
● Age Bet ween: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008● UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS-I position as per their regulations. | 451 Posts | ||||
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 Vacancy Details – 451 Posts | |||||
| Post Name | Vacancy | ||||
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun | 100 | ||||
| Indian Naval Academy, INA | 26 | ||||
| Air Force Academy Hyderabad | 32 | ||||
| Officer Training Academy OTA | 275 | ||||
| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) | 18 | ||||
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 – Eligibility Criteria | |||||
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | ||||
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Graduation degree from a recognized university | ||||
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) | Graduation degree from a recognized university | ||||
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Engineering degree from a recognized university/institution | ||||
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering | ||||
Age Limit & Marital Status | |||||
| Academy | Date of Birth | Eligibility | |||
| IMA | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 | Unmarried Male | |||
| INA | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 | Unmarried Male | |||
| AFA | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007 | 20–24 Years | |||
| AFA (CPL Holders) | 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 | Upper age limit 26 years | |||
| OTA (Men) | 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008 | Unmarried Male | |||
| OTA (Women) | 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008 | Unmarried Male | |||
How to Download UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026? | |||||
| ● Visit the official website of UPSC. ● Open the Final Results section. ● Find the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. ● Click on the final result PDF link. ● The merit list will open on your screen. ● Use Ctrl + F on your computer or the search option on your mobile. ● Enter your roll number or name. ● Check your result and download the PDF for future reference. | |||||
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection | |||||
| ● Written Exam ● Interview ● Medical Examination ● Physical Examination | |||||
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process | |||||
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| Check Official Notification | Click Here | ||||
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | |||||
| Q1. When was the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 declared? Ans : The UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 was declared on 02 November 2026. | |||||
| Q2. How many candidates qualified in UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026? Ans : A total of 243 candidates have been recommended across the IMA, INA and AFA merit lists. | |||||
| Q3. Where can I download the CDS-I Final Result 2026 PDF? Ans : Candidates can download the result PDF from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. | |||||
| Q4. How can I check my name in the CDS-I merit list? Ans : Open the official result PDF and use Ctrl + F or the search option to find your name or roll number. | |||||
| Q5. Has UPSC released the CDS-I 2026 marks? Ans : The candidates’ marks are scheduled to be uploaded after the declaration of the final result of the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course under CDS-I 2026. | |||||
| Q6. Is the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 selection final? Ans : The candidature of recommended candidates remains provisional until verification of their educational qualifications, date of birth and other required documents. | |||||