Recruitment3 Nov 2026

UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026: 243 Candidates Qualify

The UPSC CDS I final result 2026 has been reported as declared, with 243 candidates qualifying for academy admissions. Candidates should check the roll-number list and download a copy.

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What has been announced

The Union Public Service Commission has reported the final result for the Combined Defence Services Examination I 2026. The list includes 243 candidates who qualified after the written examination and Services Selection Board interviews.

The result is linked to admission for the 162nd (DE) Course at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, and the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, for the No. 221 F(P) Course.

Which exam and selection stages are covered

The written CDS examination took place on April 12, 2026. English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics were conducted in separate shifts.

The Services Selection Board interviews were conducted by the Ministry of Defence. The medical examination results were not included while preparing the published lists.

How to check the result

Candidates who appeared for both the written test and interview can use the official website to find the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 link. The result file contains the shortlisted candidates' roll numbers.

After opening the result file, candidates should check their roll number, download the document and keep a hard copy for future use. UPSC has also listed a facilitation counter and candidate helpdesk for examination-related queries.

Vacancies and earlier application dates

The examination drive is intended to fill 451 vacancies. The registration window opened on December 11, 2025, and ended on December 30, 2025.

What you should do now

Open the official website and select the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 link.
Search the result file for your roll number.
Download the result document for your records.
Keep a hard copy of the result for future use.
Contact the UPSC facilitation counter or candidate helpdesk if clarification is needed.

Questions students ask

Has the UPSC CDS I final result 2026 been declared?

The final result has been reported as declared for candidates who appeared in the written test and Services Selection Board interview.

How many candidates qualified in UPSC CDS I 2026?

A total of 243 candidates qualified according to the reported final result.

Where can I check the UPSC CDS I final result?

Candidates can check the result through the official website. The result file lists the qualifying candidates by roll number.

Which academies are covered by this CDS result?

The result relates to admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

Were medical examination results included in the list?

No. The medical examination results were not considered while preparing the lists.

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