Union Public Service Commission UPSC CDS II Examination 2026 : Written Result for 451 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written examination result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written examination can check their qualifying status in the roll-number-wise merit list published on the official website, upsc.gov.in. A total of **451 vacancies** will be filled through this examination across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy. **Candidates shortlisted in the written result will now appear in the SSB Interview.** Read the official result write-up for cut-off marks, merit lists and all other information.Some Useful Important Links
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19 October 2026 |
| SSB Interview | To be notified |
Note: The notification release and application dates are as reported by news sources. The written exam date and result declaration date are confirmed by multiple sources.
Vacancy Details
| Course / Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
About CDS II 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice a year for admission to the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), Indian Naval Academy (Ezhimala), Air Force Academy (Hyderabad) and Officers Training Academy (Chennai). CDS II 2026 was notified under notification number 11/2026-CDS-II for 451 vacancies.
The minimum educational qualification for IMA and OTA courses is graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. The recruitment is open to candidates from all over India. The written examination tests candidates on English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics, and the marks of the written examination carry significant weight in the final merit.
Candidates who qualify the written stage earn the chance to face the Services Selection Board — the gateway to a commissioned officer’s career in the Indian Armed Forces. The CDS remains one of the most competitive defence entry routes in the country, with lakhs of aspirants competing for a few hundred vacancies every year.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who have qualified in the written examination will be called for the SSB Interview. The SSB is a multi-day selection process that evaluates officer-like qualities through psychological tests, group tasks and personal interviews. It is conducted in two stages: Stage I (screening, including the Officer Intelligence Rating test and the Picture Perception and Description Test) and Stage II (psychology tests, group testing officer tasks and the personal interview). Only candidates who clear Stage I proceed to Stage II.
Final selection is based on the combined performance in the written examination and the SSB Interview, followed by medical fitness. Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a detailed medical examination at designated military hospitals before the final merit list is prepared.
What Happens After the SSB Interview
Candidates recommended by the Services Selection Board are placed in the order of merit based on the total marks secured in the written examination and the SSB tests. Those who make it to the final merit list within the number of vacancies are offered admission to the respective academy — IMA, INA, AFA or OTA — as per their preference and merit position.
Training at the academies is followed by commissioning as officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Air Force. Candidates should keep their documents ready and regularly check upsc.gov.in and the respective academy portals for SSB call-up letters and further instructions.
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Written Results” or “Examinations” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.
- The result PDF with roll numbers of qualified candidates will open — no login is required.
- Press Ctrl + F and enter your roll number to check your qualifying status.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Cut Off Marks
UPSC publishes the cut-off marks of the CDS written examination along with the result write-up. Candidates should check the official result PDF on upsc.gov.in for the category-wise and course-wise cut-off marks of CDS II 2026. The marks sheets of all candidates are generally uploaded within 15 days of the result declaration and remain available for 30 days, as per reports.
The cut-off is applied separately for each course — IMA, INA, AFA and OTA — and candidates must also secure the minimum qualifying marks in each paper as prescribed in the examination rules. Only those who clear the written cut-off are called for the SSB Interview, so candidates should verify their standing against the official cut-off figures rather than relying on expected cut-off compilations.
Documents Required for SSB Interview
- Matriculation / Higher Secondary certificate for date of birth proof
- Degree certificate and mark sheets
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)
- Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable
- NCC certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
Interested candidates can read the full result write-up on upsc.gov.in before proceeding further.
FAQs
Q1. When was the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 declared?
The UPSC CDS II 2026 written examination result was declared on 19 October 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in CDS II 2026?
There are 451 vacancies — IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA Men 275 and OTA Women 18.
Q3. Where can I check the CDS 2 2026 result?
On the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, in the Written Results section. No login is needed.
Q4. What is the next stage after the CDS 2 written result?
Qualified candidates will be called for the SSB Interview, followed by document verification and medical examination.
Q5. When was the CDS II 2026 written exam held?
The written examination was held on 13 September 2026.
Q6. When will the CDS 2 cut-off marks be released?
UPSC publishes the cut-off marks with the result write-up on upsc.gov.in. Marks sheets are generally uploaded within 15 days of the result declaration.
Also read: UPSC Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026.
Sources: Union Public Service Commission (upsc.gov.in)
JobsPlane wishes all qualified candidates the very best for the SSB Interview.