DefenceResults DeclaredNotice Date: 2025-12-20Verified: 12 Oct 2026
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2026 Written Result
Union Public Service Commission has officially declared the written examination results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. A total of 8,373 candidates have qualified for interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.
Total Openings
457 Posts
Application Deadline
2026-01-09
Examination Date
April 21, 2026
Application Fee
₹200
Important Highlights & Notice Summary
- Official Merit List with Roll Numbers and Names available for download in PDF format
- Qualifying candidates must register on the Indian Army recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within 2 weeks
- SSB Interview call up notices will be issued by the respective Service Headquarters (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Original certificates along with photocopies must be produced during the SSB Interview round
- Final selection based on combined scores of Written Exam and 5-Day SSB evaluation
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Issued | December 20, 2025 | Completed |
| Written Examination Conducted | April 21, 2026 | Completed |
| Written Result Declared | May 28, 2026 | Completed |
| SSB Interview Window | August - October 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Final Course Commences | January 2027 | Upcoming / Active |
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Educational Qualifications
IMA/OTA: Degree of recognized University; INA: Engineering Degree; AFA: Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or B.Tech
Age Limit Criteria
19 to 24 years (Unmarried male/female candidates as per academy guidelines)
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Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1
Written Examination
English (100 M), General Knowledge (100 M), Elementary Maths (100 M) [OTA: English + GK only]
Stage 2
SSB Interview (5-Day Stage I & II)
Screening OIR/PPDT, Psychology, GTO Grounds, Personal Interview & Conference (300 Marks)
Stage 3
Special Medical Examination (SMB)
Conducted at Military Hospitals
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates
₹200
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
NIL (Female/SC/ST candidates exempt)
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