UPSC CDS I 2026 Result - Download CDS 1 Merit List PDF
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394
Salary
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Last Date
30-12-2025
Location
All India
UPSC CDS I 2026 Result - Download CDS 1 Merit List PDF
Total Post
394
Last Date
30-12-2025
Qualification
Graduate / En..
Location
All India
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Important Dates
- Notification Release10-12-2025
- Application Begin10-12-2025
- Last Date to Apply30-12-2025
- Admit Card Released02-04-2026
- Exam Date12-04-2026
- Result Declared08-05-2026
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Exam Pattern
Duration
2 Hours Per Paper
Neg. Marking
0.33 Marks (1/3rd)
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR Sheet)
Total Marks
300 (IMA/INA/AFA) / 200 (OTA)
Vacancy Details
4 PostsIndian Military Academy (IMA)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering from a Recognized University.
Air Force Academy (AFA)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 level OR Engineering Degree.
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University.
Exam Syllabus
English
Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Ordering of Sentences, Idioms and Phrases.
General Knowledge
Current Events, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economics, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Environmental Studies.
Elementary Mathematics
Arithmetic, Number System, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 394 prestigious vacancies across various wings of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on April 12, 2026, can now access their qualifying status via the official roll number list.
UPSC CDS I 2026 Selection Overview
The selection process for the UPSC CDS I 2026 involves a rigorous written examination followed by an SSB Interview for intelligence and personality assessment. Successful candidates in the written round will now proceed to the next stage of recruitment. The notification for this cycle was released in December 2025, and the application window was active until the end of that month. This examination serves as a gateway for graduates to join the defense services as commissioned officers.
Post and Eligibility Details
The recruitment covers 100 seats for IMA, 26 for INA, and 32 for the Air Force Academy. The largest share of vacancies, 293 posts, belongs to the Officers' Training Academy. Eligibility varies by wing: while a basic degree suffices for IMA and OTA, specific engineering or science backgrounds are required for the Naval and Air Force academies. Candidates are advised to keep their admit cards handy to check their roll numbers against the result PDF provided by the commission.
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