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Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
UPSC CDS-I Name-Wise Final Result 2026 — IMA/INA/AFA/OTA Merit List at upsc.gov.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Combined Defence Services — IMA + INA + AFA + OTA (CDS-I) |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 19–25 years (as on Per CDS-I 2026 notification — academy-specific age bands (IMA ~19-24, INA ~19-24, AFA ~20-24, OTA ~19-25).) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CDS-I 2026 Notification | Late 2025 per UPSC calendar |
| CDS-I 2026 Written Exam | Early 2026 — see UPSC calendar |
| Written Result + SSB Shortlist | A few weeks after the written exam |
| SSB Interview | At Army/Navy/Air Force SSB centres |
| Final Result (name-wise) | 2026 — verify on upsc.gov.in |
| Marks PDF | ~15 days after final result |
| Academy Joining | IMA/INA/AFA/OTA per course commencement |
Fees (Re-evaluation / Compartment)
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹200 | ₹200 paid at the application stage. Female / SC / ST candidates exempt. |
| Female / SC / ST | ₹0 | No fee — full exemption. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 19–25 years as on Per CDS-I 2026 notification — academy-specific age bands (IMA ~19-24, INA ~19-24, AFA ~20-24, OTA ~19-25).
Per UPSC CDS rules — academy + category specific.
Educational Qualification:
- IMA + OTA: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- INA (Naval Academy): Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech).
- AFA (Air Force Academy): Degree with Physics + Maths at 10+2, OR Engineering degree.
Nationality: Indian citizens (+ specified categories per UPSC). Unmarried for IMA/INA/AFA; OTA (men + women) per notification.
How to Check Your Result
- Visit the official portal of UPSC — direct link in the result CTA above.
- Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
- Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
- Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
- Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
- The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.
Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC CDS-I 2026 Final Result kab aaya?
UPSC declared the CDS-I 2026 Final Result (name-wise) at upsc.gov.in. Verify the exact date on the official notice in "Important Links".
CDS-I name-wise result kaise check kare?
(1) Open upsc.gov.in → "What's New". (2) Click "CDS-I 2026 Final Result". (3) The PDF has academy-wise name + roll lists (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA). (4) Ctrl+F your name or roll number. The marks PDF follows ~15 days later under "Written Result & Marks".
CDS me kaun-kaun si academy hoti hai?
Four academies: IMA (Indian Military Academy, Dehradun) for Army Permanent Commission, INA (Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala) for Navy, AFA (Air Force Academy, Hyderabad) for Flying branch, and OTA (Officers Training Academy, Chennai) for Army Short Service Commission (men + women).
CDS final merit kaise bani hai?
Final merit = Written Examination + SSB Interview marks (medical is qualifying). Written: IMA/INA/AFA 300 marks (English + GK + Elementary Maths), OTA 200 marks (English + GK). SSB: 300 marks over a 5-day assessment. Academy allotment is by merit rank + the candidate's academy preference + vacancy.
CDS-I marks kab milenge?
UPSC publishes the individual marks of recommended + non-recommended candidates ~15 days after the final result, under the "Written Result & Marks" section on upsc.gov.in. The marks PDF shows written + SSB + total for each candidate who reached the SSB stage.
CDS-I ke baad training kitni lambi hoti hai?
IMA Dehradun: ~18 months. INA Ezhimala: per Navy schedule. AFA Hyderabad: flying + ground training. OTA Chennai: ~49 weeks (Short Service Commission). On completion, candidates are commissioned as officers (Lieutenant / equivalent).
CDS officer ki salary kitni hoti hai?
Commissioned officers start at Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100) + Military Service Pay ₹15,500 + DA + allowances. Gross approximately ₹85,000-1,10,000/month at Lieutenant rank, plus free ration, medical, accommodation + the full Defence career path + pension.
CDS-I me recommend nahi hua to kya kare?
Re-attempt the next CDS cycle (CDS-II is conducted in the same year — see our UPSC CDS-II form). Use the marks PDF to diagnose whether written or SSB dragged your total. Parallel officer entries: Army TGC, AFCAT, NDA (for younger candidates), and SSC Tech.
UPSC CDS-I Name-Wise Final Result 2026 — IMA/INA/AFA/OTA Merit List at upsc.gov.in — Analysis & Trends
How to check the name-wise result
- Open upsc.gov.in → "What\'s New".
- Click "Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 — Final Result".
- The PDF carries academy-wise name + roll-number lists (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA separately). Use Ctrl+F to find yours.
- The individual marks PDF follows ~15 days later under "Written Result & Marks".
What recommended candidates do next
Recommended candidates receive a joining letter for their allotted academy and report for pre-commission training — IMA Dehradun (~18 months), INA Ezhimala, AFA Hyderabad, or OTA Chennai (~49 weeks for Short Service Commission). On successful completion they are commissioned as officers (Lieutenant / equivalent).
Related Defence pages
- Indian Army TGC 144 — engineering-graduate officer entry
- AFCAT 02/2026 — IAF officer entry