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🎖️ UPSC · Union Public Service Commission • ✅ Written Result Declared — 08 May 2026 • 📋 8,826 Qualified · 451 Posts · Next: SSB Interview
UPSC CDS-I - Written Result 2026 — Declared
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 · Advt. 04/2025 · Written Result declared 08 May 2026 · 8,826 qualified · PDF at upsc.gov.in
✅ Written Result Declared
UPSC CDS-I 2026 written result declared on 08 May 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates qualified for SSB Interview. Download the PDF from upsc.gov.in and use Ctrl+F to search your Roll Number.
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Subscribe YouTube⚡ Next — SSB Interview: Qualified candidates will be called for SSB Interview at IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. Call letters will be issued separately. Individual marks will be published 30 days after the final result.
🎖️ About This Result
The UPSC CDS-I 2026 Written Result has been declared on 08 May 2026. The Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 was conducted on 12 April 2026 for 451 posts across IMA, INA, Air Force Academy, and OTA. A total of 8,826 candidates have qualified and are shortlisted for the SSB Interview. The result is a PDF merit list at upsc.gov.in — no login required. Use Ctrl+F to check your Roll Number. Answer keys for English, GK, and Elementary Mathematics were also released alongside.
⚡ Quick Info
📊 Vacancy Breakdown
📋 How to Check Result — 5 Steps
Go to upsc.gov.in
Open upsc.gov.in → Click "What's New" on the homepage.
Click CDS (I) 2026 Written Result link
Find "Written Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026" → Click to open the PDF link.
Download the PDF merit list
The PDF contains Roll Numbers of all 8,826 qualified candidates across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Search your Roll Number — Ctrl+F
Press Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) → Type your Roll Number → Found = Qualified for SSB Interview · Not found = Not selected in this stage.
Await SSB call letter
Qualified candidates: SSB call letter will be issued separately by the respective service headquarters. Keep checking upsc.gov.in and your registered email.
🔑 Details Required
📄 What's in the Result PDF?
🎯 Selection Process
⚠️ Important Notes
This is the Written Result only. Shortlisted candidates must still clear SSB Interview, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination for final appointment.
Individual marks and cut-off: UPSC publishes these 30 days after the final result. Do not expect marks with this written result PDF.
The PDF has separate sections for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men), and OTA (Women). Search your Roll Number in the relevant section for your applied academy.
Qualified? Start SSB preparation immediately. The SSB process tests Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) over 5 days — it cannot be prepared in short time. Begin now.
🔗 Important Links
When was UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 declared?
UPSC CDS-I 2026 written result was declared on 08 May 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates qualified for the SSB Interview. Download the PDF at upsc.gov.in → What's New → CDS (I) 2026 Result. Use Ctrl+F to search your Roll Number.
How many candidates qualified in UPSC CDS-I 2026?
8,826 candidates have qualified in the UPSC CDS-I 2026 written examination and are shortlisted for the SSB Interview across IMA (100 posts), INA (26), AFA (32), OTA Men (275), and OTA Women (18) — total 451 posts.
What is the next stage after UPSC CDS-I Written Result 2026?
Qualified candidates will be called for the SSB Interview (5-day process at designated Selection Centres). After SSB: Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final merit list. SSB call letters will be issued separately by service headquarters. Start SSB preparation immediately — it tests Officer Like Qualities over an extended process.
When will marks and cut-off be released for UPSC CDS-I 2026?
UPSC will publish individual marks and cut-off scores approximately 30 days after the final result (after SSB + all stages are complete). The written result PDF only contains shortlisted Roll Numbers — no individual marks or cut-offs are included in this declaration.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from official UPSC notifications and the available resources. ResultDekho is not affiliated with UPSC or Government of India. Always verify at upsc.gov.in. Last Updated: 9 May 2026.
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