UPSC CDS 2 result 2026 out; 8,956 pass exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS 2) result 2026 today. Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 2 result 2026 PDF from the official website at upsc.gov.in. A total of 8,956 candidates have passed the CDS 2 exam.

According to the UPSC notice, candidates who have qualified in the written examination and given their first choice as army (IMA/OTA) are required to register themselves on the recruiting directorate website at joinindianarmy.nic.in, allowing them to receive information for the SSB interview.

UPSC conducted the CDS 2 exam on September 13.

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UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026: How to download?

The steps to download the UPSC CDS 2 result 2026 PDF are as follows

• Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in
• Look for UPSC CDS 2 result 2026 PDF
• Click on the Examination Written Results option.
• A new page showing a set of examination result links will appear on the screen.
• Click on the UPSC CDS 2 2026 Result PDF link.
• CDS 2 result 2026 PDF will open on the screen.
• Use Ctrl+F to find your roll number in the CDS 2 result 2026 PDF.
• Click the download icon to download the CDS 2 2026 result PDF.

As per the UPSC CDS 2 notice, marks-sheet of the candidates will be available on UPSC's website at upsconline.nic.in, within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result of the OTA course (after conducting SSB Interview) and will remain available on the website for a period of 30 days.