The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the UPSC CDS I Result 2026 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I). Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download their results and check their qualification status.
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The UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 is conducted for candidates who want to join prestigious defence academies like IMA, INA, AFA, and OT
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS I) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Total Posts | 394 |
| Job Type | Defence Jobs |
| Result Status | Released |
| Exam Mode | Written Examination |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 02 April 2026 |
| Result Available | 08 May 2026 |
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Application Fee & Age Limit
| Category | Fee | Age Limit |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | As per the post |
| SC / ST | ₹0 | As per the post |
| Female | ₹0 | As per the post |
NOTE: Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC CDS I recruitment rules, and Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Vacancy Details (Total: 394 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 100 | Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 26 | Engineering Degree |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 32 | Bachelor's Degree with Physics & Math OR Engineering |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) | 293 | Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream |
UPSC CDS I Result 2026
Candidates can now check the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Download Result from the official UPSC website. The result contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates who will proceed to the next stage, which is the SSB Interview.
Details in Result:
- Roll Number
- Qualification Status
- Next Stage Instructions
How to Fill UPSC CDS I Online Form 2025
- Candidates could apply between 10 December 2025 and 30 December 2025
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Keep documents ready: Photo, Signature, ID Proof
- Fill all required details correctly
- Check the preview before submitting the form
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Take a printout of the final submitted form
Some Useful Important Links & PDFs
| Important Resources | Click & Download Links |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply online | Click Here |
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| Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Result | |
| Download Exam Schedule | |
| Download Syllabus | |
| Download Notification |
FAQs UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Download Result
1. When was UPSC CDS I Result 2026 released?
The result was released on 08 May 2026.
2. What is the next step after the CDS I result?
Qualified candidates will be called for the SSB Interview.
3. What is the total number of vacancies in CDS I 2026?
There are 394 total posts available.
4. What is the age limit for UPSC CDS I 2026?
Age varies by post:
- IMA/INA: 19–24 years
- Air Force: 20–24 years
- OTA: 19–25 years
