The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The examination was held on 13 September 2026 for 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF at upsc.gov.in qualify for the next stage, the SSB interview.
- Who declared it: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (Advt No. 11/2026-CDS-II)
- Result status: Declared on 19 October 2026
- Result format: PDF on the official UPSC website
- Next stage: SSB interview (Stage I and Stage II)
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (CDS 2) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Academies | IMA, INA, AFA and OTA (Men and Women) |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Written Exam Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Result Mode | PDF on upsc.gov.in |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF Download
The written result is available as a PDF on the UPSC website. Open the PDF and search for your roll number to confirm whether you have qualified for the SSB interview. No login is needed to open the result PDF.
Direct official link: Download UPSC CDS 2 Written Result PDF
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the What's New section or the Written Results section.
- Click the link for the written result of Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- The result PDF opens on the screen.
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 September 2026 |
| Written Examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19 October 2026 |
CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Details
UPSC invited applications for a total of 451 vacancies across four training academies.
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
UPSC CDS Selection Process and Marks
Selection is through a written examination followed by an SSB interview. The standard CDS marking scheme is as follows.
| Academy | Written Exam Marks | SSB Interview Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA and AFA | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| OTA (Men and Women) | 200 | 200 | 400 |
CDS 2 Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Documents to Keep Ready for the SSB Interview
UPSC has not published an official post-result document checklist. The list below is indicative. Always follow the instructions in your SSB call letter.
- SSB call letter, once issued
- Printout of the written result and your admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Access |
|---|---|
| Download Written Result PDF | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
