UPSC CDS 2 Written Result 2026 Declared
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| POST DATE | 2026-10-20 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 451 POSTS |
| LOCATION | All India |
| APPLICATION MODE | ONLINE PORTAL |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The examination was held on 13 September 2026 for 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF qualify for the next stage, the SSB interview.
Key Highlights
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (CDS 2) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Academies | IMA, INA, AFA and OTA (Men and Women) |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Written Exam Date | 13 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Result Mode | |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview |
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the What's New section or the Written Results section.
- Click the link for the written result of Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- The result PDF opens on the screen.
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 September 2026 |
| Written Examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19 October 2026 |
CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Details
UPSC invited applications for a total of 451 vacancies across four training academies.
| Key Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
UPSC CDS Selection Process and Marks
Selection is through a written examination followed by an SSB interview.
| Academy | Written Exam Marks | SSB Interview Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA and AFA | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| OTA (Men and Women) | 200 | 200 | 400 |
CDS 2 Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Documents to Keep Ready for the SSB Interview
Always follow the instructions in your SSB call letter.
- SSB call letter, once issued
- Printout of the written result and your admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
FormBharlo Editor's Analysis
This is a highly anticipated result for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment drive. Candidates should keep their registration number and DOB handy to check the merit list. Ensure you download and save a copy of the scorecard for future counselling or document verification processes.
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