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  1. Highlights
  2. About this Page
  3. Important Dates
  4. How to Check Your Result
  5. Important Links
  6. FAQs
  7. Analysis & Trends
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UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 — Highlights

Quick highlights for UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 — recruiting body, post, vacancies, eligibility, salary, and key dates at a glance.
Recruiting Body Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies 451
Important Dates Declared 20 May 2026
Official Website upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS-I Result 2026: Name-Wise List Out for 451 Defence-Officer Vacancies

Key Highlights

  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS-I 2026 Name-Wise Result on 20 May 2026 — following the Roll-List Result on 8 May 2026.
  • Total Vacancies: 451 across IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), and OTA (Officers Training Academy).
  • Written Exam: 12 April 2026.
  • Where: upsc.gov.in → Written Results → CDS Examination (I) 2026.
  • Next stage: SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Physical Examination → Final Merit List.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the name-wise written result for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026 on 20 May 2026 — following the roll-list-only result published on 8 May 2026. The name-wise list is what most candidates and their families have been waiting for: it allows lookup by name in addition to roll number. The exam was held on 12 April 2026 for 451 total vacancies across India's premier defence-officer training academies. This page walks you through the result-check flow and the next-stage SSB Interview logic.

How to check your CDS-I 2026 result

  1. Open upsc.gov.in and click the Written Results section.
  2. Find the "Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 — Written Result (Name-Wise)" entry dated 20 May 2026.
  3. The name-wise list PDF opens — search using Ctrl+F (Windows / Linux) or Cmd+F (Mac) by typing your full name as it appears on the application.
  4. If your name appears in the list, you have cleared the written exam and are eligible for the SSB Interview.
  5. Download a copy of the PDF and save it as proof of qualification.

The earlier roll-list result (8 May 2026, separate PDF) allowed lookup by roll number only — the 20 May name-wise list is the same set of qualified candidates with names added, plus any small corrections.

What the CDS-I result qualifies you for

The 451 vacancies are split across:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun — Army officer cadet training.
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala — Navy officer cadet training.
  • Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad — Air Force flying officer training.
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai — Short Service Commission officer training (men + women).

The exact vacancy split across the four academies is in the UPSC notification — refer to that document for the binding numbers. Your academy preference is what you indicated at the application stage and refined at the SSB Interview.

Next stage: SSB Interview

The SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview is the 5-day stage-2 selection assessment that decides who actually gets the cadet position — written clearance is necessary but not sufficient. SSB tests:

  • Stage-I: OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) + PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test). Cleared candidates proceed to Stage-II; others depart.
  • Stage-II: Psychology Tests + GTO (Group Testing Officer) Tests + Personal Interview. Spread across days 2-5.
  • Conference: Final board discussion + recommendation.

SSB call letters are typically sent 4–8 weeks after the written name-wise result. Candidates should:

  • Confirm contact details (email, phone, postal address) on the UPSC portal — call letters are sent there.
  • Read SSB-prep guides and watch SSB-experience interviews for what to expect.
  • Start basic fitness conditioning — physical tests are part of GTO and the medical that follows SSB.
  • Read the daily newspaper + 3-4 months of current affairs (especially defence-related) — used in Personal Interview.

After SSB: Medical and Physical

Candidates recommended by SSB proceed to:

  1. Medical Examination — strict armed-forces medical standards (vision, hearing, dental, general health).
  2. Physical Examination — height, weight, chest, BMI, basic fitness.
  3. Final Merit List + Academy Allocation — based on Written + SSB marks per UPSC formula, subject to medical fitness.

The full cycle from written result to academy joining typically takes 6–10 months — patience is part of the job profile.

For broader defence-officer career planning across CDS, NDA, AFCAT, and the Agniveer routes, read our AFCAT vs NDA vs CDS comparison; for related coverage, see Indian Army Agniveer CEE Admit Card 2026 (4-year Agnipath route) and Defence Jobs hub.

UPSC CDS-I Result 2026: हिंदी सारांश

UPSC ने Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026 name-wise written result आज 20 मई 2026 को upsc.gov.in पर जारी कर दिया है — roll-list result 8 मई 2026 के बाद। लिखित परीक्षा 12 अप्रैल 2026 को हुई थी, 451 कुल vacancies के लिए IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), और OTA (Officers Training Academy) में। Result upsc.gov.in → Written Results section में name-wise list PDF के रूप में देखें — Ctrl+F से अपना नाम search करें। अगला चरण: SSB Interview (5-day stage-2 assessment) — Stage-I (OIR + PPDT) + Stage-II (Psychology Tests + GTO + Personal Interview) + Conference। SSB call letters 4-8 हफ्तों में आते हैं। SSB Interview के बाद Medical Examination + Physical Examination + Final Merit + Academy Allocation। पूरा cycle 6-10 महीने का है। SSB prep के लिए contact details verify करें, SSB-experience guides पढ़ें, fitness conditioning शुरू करें, और current affairs (विशेषकर defence-related) पर पकड़ बनाएं।

Important Dates

Important dates for UPSC CDS-I Result 2026
Event Date
CDS-I Written Examination
CDS-I Roll-List Result
CDS-I Name-Wise Result
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How to Check Your Result

  1. Visit the official portal of UPSC — direct link in the result CTA above.
  2. Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
  3. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
  4. Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
  5. Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
  6. Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
  7. The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the UPSC CDS-I 2026 result declared?
The UPSC CDS-I 2026 name-wise written result was declared on 20 May 2026 — following the roll-list result on 8 May 2026. The written exam was held on 12 April 2026. The name-wise list allows lookup by name in addition to roll number and is the version most candidates and families refer to.
How do I check the UPSC CDS-I 2026 result?
Open upsc.gov.in, click the Written Results section, find the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 Written Result (Name-Wise) entry dated 20 May 2026, and open the PDF. Use Ctrl+F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+F (Mac) to search by your full name as it appears on your application. If your name appears, you have cleared the written exam.
How many vacancies are in the UPSC CDS-I 2026?
The UPSC CDS-I 2026 covers 451 total vacancies across four defence-officer training academies — Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The exact academy-wise vacancy split is in the UPSC notification PDF.
What is the difference between the roll-list and the name-wise CDS-I result?
The roll-list result released on 8 May 2026 allowed lookup by roll number only. The name-wise result released on 20 May 2026 is the same set of qualified candidates with names added — useful when a candidate has forgotten their roll number or when families want to verify the result. Both lists contain the same set of qualified candidates, plus any small corrections in the name-wise version.
What is the next stage after the UPSC CDS-I 2026 written result?
The next stage is the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview — a 5-day stage-2 assessment that decides actual cadet selection. SSB has Stage-I (OIR + PPDT — 1 day; cleared candidates proceed), Stage-II (Psychology + GTO + Personal Interview — days 2-5), and a Conference for final recommendation. SSB call letters are typically sent 4 to 8 weeks after the written result.
What does the SSB Interview assess in CDS-I selection?
SSB assesses Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs) through OIR (intelligence rating), PPDT (picture perception and group discussion), Psychology Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT), GTO Tests (group discussion, group planning, command tasks, physical obstacles), and a Personal Interview. The board then conferences to recommend or not recommend each candidate based on demonstrated OLQs.
What is the final selection process after the SSB Interview?
Candidates recommended by SSB proceed to a Medical Examination (strict armed-forces standards) and Physical Examination (height, weight, chest, BMI, basic fitness). The final merit list is computed using the formula in the UPSC notification (combining Written and SSB marks), subject to medical fitness, and academy allocation follows the candidate preferences plus merit rank.

UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 — Analysis & Trends

Resultpedia analysis: written clearance is the start, not the end, of the CDS cycle

Candidates routinely treat the CDS written result as the major milestone — and underestimate that the SSB Interview is the actual decisive round. Historical data on CDS recruitment shows the SSB recommendation rate is typically only 8-12% of called candidates across cycles — meaning the majority of written-qualified candidates do not get recommended. The implication: the 4-8 weeks between now (name-wise result) and the SSB call letter are the most under-utilised prep window in the entire cycle. Candidates who treat it as celebration time rather than SSB-prep time consistently underperform. The high-leverage actions in this window: (1) deep reading on SSB tests (Psychology, GTO, Personal Interview) — at least 2-3 quality books; (2) starting basic physical conditioning (the GTO physical obstacles + the post-SSB medical/physical depend on fitness); (3) building a current-affairs base for the Personal Interview, especially defence-related news; (4) practicing oral fluency in English (the Personal Interview is in English). The written clearance proves you can think clearly under exam pressure. SSB proves you can think clearly in a group, under social pressure, while being observed. They are different skills. Start preparing for the second one now.