The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Final Result 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination and participated in the subsequent selection process can check the result through the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in.
According to the result announcement, a total of 243 candidates have qualified for admission to the defence training courses covered under CDS I 2026. The final selection is based on the written examination and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
The CDS I written examination was held on April 12, 2026, in three shifts. Candidates can visit the UPSC website to access the final result and check the list of qualified candidates.
UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 |
| Result | Final result declared |
| Written examination date | April 12, 2026 |
| Total qualified candidates | 243 |
| Selection process | Written examination and SSB interview |
| SSB Interviews | Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS I Exam 2026: Written Examination Details
The UPSC CDS I written examination was conducted on April 12, 2026, in three shifts. The examination covered English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
The shift-wise examination schedule was as follows:
| Subject | Examination Timing |
| English | 9 am to 11 am |
| General Knowledge | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Elementary Mathematics | 4 pm to 6 pm |
Candidates who qualified in the written examination were subsequently called for the SSB interview stage as part of the selection process.
SSB Interviews and Final Selection
The Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence conducted the SSB interviews for candidates shortlisted through the written examination. The interviews were held for admission to the following training courses:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 162nd (DE) Course.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala: Admission to the prescribed naval training course.
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: Pre-Flying Training Course, No. 221 F(P) Course.
A total of 243 candidates have qualified in the final result. Candidates should refer to the official UPSC result document for their names, roll numbers and other relevant selection details.
How to Check UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to access the final result:
1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the Examinations or What’s New section on the homepage.
3. Locate the notification titled Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 – Final Result.
4. Click on the result link to open the PDF document.
5. Check the list of qualified candidates using the roll number or name.
6. Download the result PDF and save it for future reference.
Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the result and regularly check the UPSC website for further instructions regarding the selection and admission process.
What Happens After the UPSC CDS I Final Result?
Candidates who have qualified should follow the instructions issued by UPSC and the respective defence training academies. They should also check official communications regarding document verification, medical requirements, joining formalities and other admission-related procedures, wherever applicable.
The final result should be treated as confirmation of qualification for the notified courses, subject to the applicable eligibility and admission conditions.
Conclusion
The UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 has been declared, with 243 candidates qualifying for admission to the notified defence training courses. Candidates can check the final selection list through the official website, upsc.gov.in. Applicants should download the result PDF, verify their details and follow subsequent instructions issued by UPSC and the respective defence academies.
