UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 Out – Check Score, Cutoff Marks & Merit List PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) 2026 examination. This exam took place on April 12, 2026, and the results were officially released on May 8, 2026. You can now check your scores and see if you’ve made it onto the merit list.

Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) 2026
Total Posts	451
Exam Date	April 12, 2026
Result Date	May 8, 2026
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates related to the UPSC CDS-I 2026 recruitment:

Event	Date
Online Application Start	December 10, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	December 30, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	December 30, 2025
Admit Card Release	April 2, 2026
Exam Date	April 12, 2026
Answer Key Release	April 16, 2026
Result Declared	May 8, 2026

Vacancy Details

Here’s a breakdown of the total 451 posts available across different academies:

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for these positions, you needed to meet specific educational and age requirements. Here are the details for each academy:

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun	You must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university. Your birth date should be between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university. Your birth date should be between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university. Your birth date should be between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008.
Officer Training Academy (OTA)	You must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. Your birth date should be between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008.
Officer Training Academy (OTA) (Women)	You must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. Your birth date should be between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008.

Application Fee

Pay the fee according to your category:

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

You could make the payment online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

How to Check Your Result

Follow these steps to check and download your UPSC CDS-I Result 2026:

Open your web browser on your phone or computer.
Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by clicking here: UPSC Official Website.
On the homepage, look for the “Examination / Latest Notifications / Result” section.
Find the notification titled “CDS-I Result 2026”.
Click on the result link.
The result will open as a PDF file.
Review the PDF, then download or save it to your device.
You can print a copy for your records if you need to.

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC CDS-I involves a written exam, followed by an interview, a medical examination, and a physical examination.

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