UPSC CDS I final result 2026 out at upsc.gov.in; Commission recommends 243 candidates for IMA, INA, AFA

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared final result of Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2026. Those who appeared for written examination and Services Selection Board (SSB) interview can check their qualifying status on upsc.gov.in.

The final result has been prepared considering candidates’ performance in written examination and SSB interview. A total of 155 candidates have been recommended for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), 63 for the Indian Naval Academy (INA) and 25 for the Air Force Academy (AFA).

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The Commission has clarified that the results of the medical examination have not been taken into account while preparation of final merit list.

Steps to check UPSC CDS I final result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the result:

• Go to the official website upsc.gov.in
• On homepage, look for CDS I final result link on homepage
• Click on the link to open result PDF
• Check the list for name or roll number
• Download and save the PDF for future references

The candidature of those who have qualified remains provisional. It will be considered as final after verification of their date of birth and educational qualifications by concerned authorities.

UPSC CDS I marksheet details

The marks obtained by candidates will be uploaded to UPSC website after declaration of final result for the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course. CDS I written examination was conducted on April 12 and the Commission had earlier declared 2,601, 770 and 610 candidates qualified in written examination for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy, respectively.

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Those who qualified in written examination subsequently appeared for SSB interview conducted by Services Selection Board under the Ministry of Defence. The final selection list was prepared based on their performance in the written examination and the interview. For queries, candidates can contact the UPSC helpdesk at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444. For more details, one can go to the official website.