UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 Out Check IMA, INA, AFA Merit List PDF
Recruitment Board: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies: 243
Application Start Date: Check Notification
Last Date to Apply: Check Notification
UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 — Short Information
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result on 2 November 2026. A total of 243 candidates (155 + 63 + 25) are recommended in order of merit for admission to the 162nd (DE) Course of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course. This Sarkari Result is based on the written examination held on 12 April 2026 and the SSB interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence. Candidates can download the official merit list PDF from the links below.
| Important Dates |
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| Written Examination | 12 April 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 8 May 2026 (8826 candidates qualified for SSB) |
| SSB Interviews | Conducted by Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Final Result Declared | 2 November 2026 |
| Marks of Candidates | After the final result of the OTA course for CDS (I) 2026 |
| Cut-off Marks | To be notified |
| CDS 1 Final Result 2026 — Academy-wise Recommended Candidates |
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| Academy / Course | Candidates in Merit List |
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| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun — 162nd (DE) Course | 155 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala | 63 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad — Pre-Flying Training Course | 25 |
| Total | 243 |
| Important Notes From the Official Result |
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| The results of the medical examination have not been taken into account while preparing these merit lists. The candidature of all recommended candidates is provisional, subject to verification of date of birth and educational qualifications. Marks of candidates will be published on the UPSC website only after the declaration of the final result of the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) course for CDS (I) 2026. Some candidates may appear in more than one academy list. |
| Selection Process — UPSC CDS 2026 |
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| Stage 1: Written examination (English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics; OTA candidates take English and General Knowledge only). Stage 2: SSB Intelligence and Personality Test conducted by the Services Selection Board. Stage 3: Medical examination. Stage 4: Final merit list by UPSC. Next CDS cycle: UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 (written). |
How to Download UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026
- Open the UPSC official website upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the 'Final Results' section under 'Examination'.
- Click 'Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 — Final Result'.
- The merit list PDF opens; press Ctrl+F and search your roll number or name.
- Download and save the PDF for the joining process.
| FAQ |
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- Question: When was the UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 declared?
Answer: UPSC declared the CDS (I) 2026 final result on 2 November 2026.
- Question: How many candidates qualified in the CDS 1 2026 final result?
Answer: 243 candidates: 155 for IMA, 63 for INA and 25 for AFA.
- Question: When will CDS 1 2026 marks and cut-off be released?
Answer: Marks will be published after the final result of the OTA course for CDS (I) 2026 is declared.
- Question: Is medical fitness included in the final result?
Answer: No. The medical examination results are not considered in these merit lists; candidature remains provisional.
- Question: Where can I download the CDS 1 final result PDF?
Answer: From upsc.gov.in, or use the direct official PDF link in the Important Links table above.
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