UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 OUT: Download IMA, INA & AFA Merit List PDF Here

Post Published Date : 02/11/2026

Updated At : 02/11/2026 09:11 PM

Short Description : UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Merit List PDF : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Final Result for 451 Posts under Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 for admission to 162nd (DE) Course of IMA, INA, and AFA courses recommending 243 candidates. The Online Application was conducted from 10 December 2025 To 30 December 2025 and the Final Result has been declared on 02 November 2026. Defence Jobs 2026. Candidates who appeared in the examination and SSB interview can now check their roll number wise and name wise selection status, merit list, Result, Answer Key, Admit Card, Syllabus and all other updates on SarkariJob.in.

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UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 OUT Check Now

UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2026 Final Merit List
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Important Dates

Application Fees

  • Notification Release Date : 10/12/2025
  • Form Starting Date : 10/12/2025
  • Apply Last Date : 30/12/2025 06:00 PM
  • Written Exam Date : 12/04/2026
  • Admit Card Released : 02/04/2026
  • Answer Key Released : 16/04/2026
  • Written Exam Result : 08/05/2026
  • Final Result Declared : 02/11/2026
  • OTA Final Result : To be Announced
  • General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/-
  • SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / ORs : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
  • All Category Female : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
  • Payment Mode : Online Mode Only
  • You can pay via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI etc.

UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2026 : Age Limit Details

  • For IMA : 02/01/2003 To 01/01/2008
  • For INA : 02/01/2003 To 01/01/2008
  • For AFA : 02/01/2003 To 01/01/2007
  • For OTA : 02/01/2002 To 01/01/2008

UPSC Combined Defence Services-I Exam 2026 : Qualification Details

Post NameTotalQualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
  • B.E. / B.Tech Engineering Degree.
Air Force Academy (AFA)32
  • 12th Passed in Physics, Maths with Degree in Any StreamĀ OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree.
Officers Training Academy (OTA Men)275
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
Officers Training Academy (OTA Women)18
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process

  • Written Examination
  • SSB Interview & Intelligence / Personality Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

How to Check UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026

Step 1Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2On the homepage, navigate to the “What’s New” or “Final Results” section.
Step 3Click on the link titled “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result”.
Step 4The official Final Result Merit List PDF containing roll numbers and names of 243 qualified candidates will open.
Step 5Press “Ctrl + F” or use the search icon to find your Roll Number or Name in the merit list.
Step 6Download and take a printout of the final selection list for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Que 1When was UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 declared?
Ans :Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the CDS (I) 2026 Final Result on 02 November 2026.
Que 2How many candidates qualified in UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026?
Ans :A total of 243 candidates qualified in order of merit (155 for IMA, 63 for INA, and 25 for AFA). The OTA final result will be released later.
Que 3How many vacancies are to be filled through UPSC CDS 1 2026?
Ans :A total of 451 vacancies are to be filled, including IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32), and OTA (293).
Que 4How can candidates check UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026?
Ans :Candidates can download the official merit list PDF from upsc.gov.in or SarkariJob.in and check their Roll Number or Name.
Que 5What is the pay scale for Officers appointed through UPSC CDS?
Ans :Appointed officers receive Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- per month) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- and applicable allowances.
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026

UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 OUT: Download IMA, INA & AFA Merit List PDF Here

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