UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 – Final Result

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS I) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check and download their results from the official website. Refer to the notification for eligibility, selection process and other details.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS I Examination 2026
UPSC CDS I Advt No. 04/2026 : Short Details of Notification
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Important DatesApplication Fee
• Application Begin : 10/12/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online : 30/12/2025 (06:00 PM Only)
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/12/2025
• Written Exam Date : 12/04/2026
• Admit Card Available : 02/04/2026
• Written Result Available : 08/05/2026
• Final Result Declared : 02/11/2026
• General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST : ₹0/- (Exempted)
• All Female Candidates : ₹0/- (Nil)
• Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Cash Challan at Any State Bank of India (SBI) Branch.
Age Limit Details as on 01/01/2027
• IMA & INA : 19-24 Years (Candidate Born Not Earlier Than 02/01/2003 and Not Later Than 01/01/2008).
• Air Force Academy (AFA) : 20-24 Years (Candidate Born Not Earlier Than 02/01/2003 and Not Later Than 01/01/2007).
• Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) : 19-25 Years (Candidate Born Not Earlier Than 02/01/2002 and Not Later Than 01/01/2008).
• Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC CDS I Examination Rules.
Vacancy Details : Total 451 Posts
Post / Academy NameTotal PostEligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100• Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26• Passed / Appearing Engineering Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) from Any Recognized University / Institute.
Air Force Academy (AFA)32• Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech).
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)293• Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
How to Fill UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026
• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Defence Services CDS I Examination 2026. Candidate Can Apply Online Between 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025.
• One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory on the UPSC portal before applying for the examination.
• Candidate Must Read the Official Notification Carefully Before Applying the Application Form.
• Kindly Check and Collect All Necessary Documents – Eligibility Proof, Photo ID Proof, Address Details, and Basic Details.
• Keep Ready Scanned Documents – Passport Size Photo, Signature, and Government Photo ID Proof.
• Before Final Submission, Verify the Complete Preview and Ensure All Columns are Filled Accurately.
• Pay the Application Fee if applicable. Application will remain incomplete without fee submission.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Online Application Form for Future Reference.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
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