UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their results on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The direct link to check the roll numbers of qualified candidates is provided below.
The Combined Defence Services Examination (I) was conducted on April 12, 2026, in three shifts. The English paper was held in the first shift, General Knowledge in the second shift, and Elementary Mathematics in the third shift.
The Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence conducted interviews for admission to the 162nd (DE) Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun; the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; and the Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad, for the Pre-Flying Training Course. A total of 243 candidates have qualified.
UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Out: Check Name-Wise And Roll Number-Wise List Of Qualified Candidates
UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026: Steps To Check
Candidates who appeared for the written examination and the SSB interview can check the final result by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 link.
- A PDF file containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates will appear on the screen.
- Search for your roll number in the list.
- Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.
Candidates seeking information or clarification regarding the examination can visit the UPSC Facilitation Counter on the Commission's campus on working days between 10am and 5:30pm.
They can also contact the Candidate's Helpdesk at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 between 9am and 8pm on all days.
Number Of Candidates Recommended
The Commission had recommended 2,601 candidates for the Indian Military Academy, 770 for the Indian Naval Academy, and 610 for the Air Force Academy as qualified in the written examination.
The final number of candidates who qualified was determined after the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews conducted by the Army Headquarters.
Medical Examination Results Not Considered
The results of the medical examination have not been taken into account while preparing the final list of qualified candidates.
Verification Of Documents
The verification of candidates' dates of birth and educational qualifications is still underway at the Army Headquarters. Therefore, the candidature of all selected candidates remains provisional, subject to verification.
Candidates have been advised to send their original certificates, along with self-attested photocopies, in support of their claims regarding date of birth, educational qualifications, and other details to the respective Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters or Air Headquarters, depending on their first preference.
Change Of Address
Candidates who have changed their addresses have been advised to promptly inform the respective Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters or Air Headquarters directly.
Where To Check Marks
Candidates' marks will be published on the website only after the declaration of the final result of the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) course for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.
For further details and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official UPSC website.
