Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Out - Name Wise List
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Important DatesApplication Fee
  • Notification Released : 11 December 2025
  • Application Last Date : 31 December 2025
  • Written Exam : 12 April 2026
  • Written Result : 20 June 2026
  • SSB Interview : August-October 2026 (Tentative)
  • Final Result : December 2026 (Tentative)
  • General / OBC : Rs.200/- (already paid)
  • SC / ST / Female : No Fee
  • No additional fee for result check
Age Limit
  • Born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2006
  • For IMA/INA/AFA : Unmarried male candidates
  • For OTA : Unmarried male and female candidates
Total PostEligibility
458
  • Graduate Degree in any discipline (already verified)
  • For INA/AFA : Engineering/Physics & Mathematics at graduation level
  • Must have qualified CDS 1 Written Examination
  • Indian citizenship mandatory
Selection Process
  • Written Examination (Completed)
  • SSB Interview (5-Day Process) (Upcoming)
  • Medical Examination by Service Medical Board
  • Final Merit : Written + SSB
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • Written : 3 Papers for IMA/INA/AFA (English, GK, Maths) = 300 Marks
  • Written : 2 Papers for OTA (English, GK) = 200 Marks
  • Negative Marking : 1/3 per wrong answer
  • SSB Interview : 5-day process (Intelligence + Personality Test)
  • SSB Marks : 500 (IMA/INA/AFA) / 600 (OTA)
  • Final Merit : Written + SSB marks
Important Links
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UPSC Combined Defence Services 1 Result 2026 Declared

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2026 Result on 20 June 2026 at its official website upsc.gov.in. A total of 458 candidates have qualified the written examination and are now eligible for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The result is available in PDF format containing both name-wise and roll-number-wise lists of all qualified candidates.

The CDS 1 2026 written examination was conducted on 12 April 2026 across various examination centres in India for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). For IMA/INA/AFA, the written exam had 3 papers — English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics — totaling 300 marks. For OTA, it had 2 papers — English and General Knowledge — totaling 200 marks. There was a negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.

Candidates who have qualified in the written examination will now be called for the SSB interview, which is a comprehensive 5-day selection process that includes intelligence tests, personality tests, group discussions, group planning exercises, progressive group tasks, lecturette, individual obstacles, and personal interview. The SSB interview is tentatively scheduled from August to October 2026 at designated Service Selection Boards.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in the Written Examination and SSB Interview. Selected candidates will undergo training at IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala, AFA Dundigal, or OTA Chennai depending on their preference and merit rank. Keep visiting sarkarijobnotice.com for the latest updates on CDS 1 2026 SSB interview schedule, call letter, and final result.

How to Check UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026

  • Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
  • Click on "What's New" or "Examination > Active Examinations"
  • Look for "Combined Defence Services (I) 2026 Result" link
  • Click on the link to download the PDF file
  • The PDF contains both name-wise and roll-number-wise lists
  • Use Ctrl+F to search your name or roll number
  • For scorecard, check the UPSC portal after a few days
  • Download and save the result PDF for SSB interview reference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 declared?
The written result was declared on 20 June 2026 at upsc.gov.in.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in CDS 1 2026?
A total of 458 candidates have qualified for the SSB interview.
Q3. What is the next stage after CDS 1 written exam?
Qualified candidates need to appear for the 5-day SSB interview process.
Q4. When will the SSB interview be conducted?
SSB interviews are tentatively scheduled from August to October 2026.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the CDS written exam?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. How is the final merit list prepared for CDS?
Final merit is based on combined marks of Written Exam + SSB Interview.