UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 Declared

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Final Result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination conducted on April 12, 2026, can now check their final selection status. The result, released on November 2, 2026, is crucial for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officer Training Academy.

Important Dates

Stay informed about the key dates related to the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026:

Event	Date
Online Application Start	10 December 2025
Online Application Last	30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	30 December 2025
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Admit Card Release	02 April 2026
Answer Key Release	16 April 2026
Result Declaration	08 May 2026
Final Result Declaration	02 November 2026

Application Fee

The application fee structure for the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 was as follows:

Category	Fee
General, OBC, EWS	₹ 200/-
SC / ST	₹ 0/-
All Female Categories	₹ 0/-

Payments could be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

Vacancy Details

A total of 451 posts were available across various academies under the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026. Here is the breakdown:

Post Name	Number of Posts
Indian Military Academy, IMA	100
Indian Naval Academy, INA	26
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32
Officer Training Academy, OTA	275
Officer Training Academy, OTA (Women)	18

Eligibility

Candidates applying for the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 had to meet specific educational and age criteria:

• Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun: Applicants needed a Bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognized university. The age limit for candidates was between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university was required. Candidates' dates of birth must have fallen between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
• Air Force Academy (AFA) Hyderabad: Eligibility included a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university. The age range for candidates was between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
• Officer Training Academy (OTA) (Men & Women): Candidates must have possessed a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. The age limit for OTA applicants was between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008.

UPSC provides age relaxation as per its regulations.

How to Check Final Result

To view and download the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. Navigate to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
3. On the homepage, look for the 'Examination', 'Latest Notifications', or 'Result' section.
4. Locate the notification specifically titled 'CDS-I Result 2026'.
5. Click on the provided result link.
6. The result will typically open in a PDF format.
7. Review your result and download or save the PDF file to your device for future reference.
8. Consider taking a printout if required.

Important Links

Important Links

Action	Link
Download Final Result	Open Link
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Check Admit Card Notice	Open Link
Apply Online Link	Open Link
Check Official Notification	Open Link
UPSC Official Website	Open Link
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