Name of Post: UPSC CDS-II Result 2026
Post Date / Update: 19 October 2026, 09:03 PM
Short Information:
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 on 19 October 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 13 September 2026 can now check their roll numbers in the official result PDF. Qualified candidates will move to the SSB interview round. A total of 451 vacancies were notified for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application Start Date | 20/05/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 11/06/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 03/09/2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 13/09/2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16/09/2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19/10/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / Female | Nil |
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age as on 01/07/2027.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Academy | Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 293 |
| Total | 451 |
Eligibility
- For IMA and OTA — a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- For INA — a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
- For AFA — a bachelor’s degree with Physics and Mathematics as subjects at the 10+2 level.
Selection Process
The selection for CDS-II 2026 is carried out in three stages.
- Written Examination (objective type, multiple choice questions)
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Medical Examination
Candidates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy appear in three papers — English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. OTA candidates appear in English and General Knowledge only. Every objective paper carries negative marking — one third of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
How to Check / Download Result
- Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, open the “What’s New” section.
- Click on the link “Written Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.
- Download the written result PDF (merit list) from the document table.
- Search for your roll number in the PDF using Ctrl+F.
- Save the PDF and keep it ready for the SSB interview stage.
Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. When was the UPSC CDS-II 2026 written result declared?
The written result was declared on 19/10/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies were announced under CDS-II 2026?
A total of 451 vacancies were announced — 100 for IMA, 26 for INA, 32 for AFA and 293 for OTA.
Q3. What is the next stage after the CDS-II written result?
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the SSB interview, followed by a medical examination.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the CDS-II 2026 written exam?
Yes. All papers are objective type and one third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer.
Q5. What is the age limit for CDS-II 2026?
Candidates must be 20 to 24 years old as on 01/07/2027, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
