UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Out Written Result PDF, 8956 Qualify for SSB
Recruitment Board: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies: Refer Notice
Application Start Date: Check Notification
Last Date to Apply: Check Notification
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. On the basis of the written examination held on 13 September 2026, 8,956 candidates have qualified to be interviewed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence. The result is a roll-number list in PDF form, split by course (IMA, INA, AFA and OTA). This Sarkari Result gives the direct official PDF, the steps to check it and what qualified candidates must do next. Updated on 27 October 2026.
| Important Dates |
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| Written Examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19 October 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified for SSB | 8,956 |
| SSB Interview | As per call-up from the respective Service Headquarters |
| Final Result | To be notified after SSB and medical |
| Marks of non-recommended candidates | To be notified by UPSC after the final result |
Selection Process After the Written Result
- Written Examination (completed 13 September 2026).
- SSB Interview – Stage I screening and Stage II (psychology, GTO, interview) at Services Selection Boards.
- Medical Examination for candidates recommended by the SSB.
- Final Merit List by UPSC, course-wise, for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
What Qualified Candidates Must Do Now
- Find your roll number in every course section of the PDF; a roll number can appear under more than one course.
- Follow the registration and certificate-submission instructions in the press note on page 1 of the official PDF. Deadlines differ by course; meet each one that applies to you.
- Keep your graduation degree/provisional certificate and date-of-birth proof ready in original for the SSB.
- Watch the email ID and phone number used in your UPSC application for the SSB call-up.
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
- Open the official result PDF link below, or go to upsc.gov.in → What's New / Written Results.
- Open 'Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 – Written Result'.
- Check that the press note is dated 19 October 2026.
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number in each course list.
- Download and save the PDF.
| Important Questions |
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- Question: When was the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 declared?
Answer: UPSC declared the written result on 19 October 2026.
- Question: How many candidates qualified in CDS 2 2026?
Answer: 8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB interview.
- Question: When was the CDS 2 2026 written exam held?
Answer: On 13 September 2026.
- Question: Does the CDS 2 result show marks?
Answer: No. The written result lists roll numbers only. UPSC publishes marks after the final result.
- Question: My roll number appears under two courses. Is that an error?
Answer: No. Candidates who opted for and are eligible for several courses can appear in more than one list.
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