The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 13 September 2026 can now check whether they have qualified for the next stage, the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The written result was declared on 19 October 2026, and the name-wise result followed on 26 October 2026. The result is published as a PDF on the official UPSC website, where candidates can search for their roll number or name.
UPSC CDS-II Result 2026 – Key Highlights
| Conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Advertisement number | 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Total vacancies | 451 |
| Written examination date | 13 September 2026 |
| Written result declared | 19 October 2026 |
| Name-wise result | 26 October 2026 |
| Candidates qualified for SSB | 8,956 |
| Next stage | SSB interview |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Notification released | 20 May 2026 |
| Online application started | 20 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit card released | 3 September 2026 |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | 16 September 2026 |
| Written result declared | 19 October 2026 |
| Name-wise result | 26 October 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fee was Rs. 200 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates and all female candidates were exempt from the fee.
Vacancy Details
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Eligibility
For the Indian Military Academy and the Officers Training Academy, candidates needed a degree from a recognised university. For the Indian Naval Academy, a degree in engineering was required. For the Air Force Academy, candidates needed a degree from a recognised university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Course-wise age limits applied as per the UPSC notification; candidates should check the official notification for the exact limits for their course.
Selection Process
Selection is through a written examination followed by the SSB interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are shortlisted for the SSB interview, after which document verification and medical examination follow as applicable. The final merit list is prepared after all stages are complete. Note that qualifying in the written examination is not the final selection.
How to Check UPSC CDS-II Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the Written Results section on the homepage.
- Find the link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 – Written Result”.
- Open the result PDF and press Ctrl+F to search for your roll number or name.
- If your roll number appears in the relevant academy list, you have qualified for the SSB interview.
- Download and save a copy of the PDF for future reference.
Important Links
| Official UPSC website | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC Written Results section | upsc.gov.in – Written Results |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the UPSC CDS-II 2026 written result declared?
The written result was declared on 19 October 2026, and the name-wise result followed on 26 October 2026.
How many candidates qualified for the SSB interview?
A total of 8,956 candidates qualified in the written examination for the SSB interview stage.
Do I need to log in to check the result?
No. The result is a public PDF on the UPSC website and can be checked by searching for a roll number or name.
Does qualifying in the written examination mean final selection?
No. Qualified candidates must still clear the SSB interview, document verification and medical examination before the final merit list.
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