UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Out: 243 Qualified (IMA 155, INA 63, AFA 25) After SSB – Merit List PDF

Latest Update (October 2026): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 on 2 November 2026. A total of 243 candidates (155 + 63 + 25) have qualified on the basis of the written exam held in April 2026 and the SSB interviews, for the 162nd (DE) Course at IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala and the 221 F(P) Course at AFA Hyderabad.

Check Result / Score Card: UPSC CDS (I) 2026 Final Result PDF – 02.11.2026

Exam / Result Name: Union Public Service Commission – Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 – Final Result (written exam April 2026 + SSB interview)

Final Result Declared 02/11/2026 | 243 Qualified | IMA 155 · INA 63 · AFA 25

Short Summary: Open the official PDF and search your roll number. Some candidates appear in more than one list. Medical results are not included, and candidature is provisional until Army/Navy/Air HQ verify date of birth and qualifications. Marks will be published after the OTA course final result.

Don't miss the last date: get every new job, admit card and result alert free. Join WhatsApp Channel Join Telegram Important Dates – UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026
Written exam:	April 2026
SSB interviews:	After written result
Final result:	02/11/2026

📺 UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 – Result Check Guide

Watch our video guide covering how to check result / score card online, download merit PDF, and next steps after result.

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Important Links
Final Result PDF:	UPSC CDS (I) 2026 Final Result (02.11.2026)
UPSC Official Website:	upsc.gov.in
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How to Check UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Result Online

Open the official result link given in the Important Links table.
Download the result PDF / open the result page.
Press Ctrl+F and search your roll number or name.
Save or print the page for the next stage.
Keep checking https://www.upsc.gov.in/ for the next stage notice.

Always verify result details only from the official website. Keep your registration number, roll number, and date of birth ready.

Result Overview

Commission	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam	Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026
Indian Military Academy (162nd DE Course)	155 qualified · vacancies 100 (incl. 13 NCC 'C' Army Wing)
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	63 qualified · vacancies 26 (incl. 6 NCC 'C' Naval Wing and 1 Hydro)
Air Force Academy (221 F(P) Course)	25 qualified · vacancies 32 (incl. 3 NCC 'C' Air Wing)
Note	Medical results not included; candidature provisional; marks after OTA final result

UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Result – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the CDS I 2026 final result out?

Yes. UPSC declared it on 2 November 2026.

How many candidates qualified?

243 in total: 155 for IMA, 63 for INA and 25 for AFA. Some names are in more than one list.

How many vacancies are there?

IMA 100, INA 26 and AFA 32, as intimated by the Government.

When will marks be released?

After the final result of the OTA course for CDS (I) 2026.

UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Result – Important Candidate Instructions

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

Official source only: Check the result only on the official website or PDF linked here.
Match roll number: Match the full roll number, not just the last digits.
Next stage: Read the official notice for document verification / next-stage dates.
Keep documents ready: Keep original certificates, caste/category proof and photo ID ready.