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UPSC CDS-I 2026 Name Wise Result Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the results for the Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026. Candidates who applied for the 451 available positions can now check their results on the UPSC website. The application period ran from December 10 to December 30, 2025, with the exam conducted on April 12, 2026. This article provides essential details regarding the result announcement, application fees, important dates, and how to access the results. Stay informed about your performance and the next steps in the recruitment process.
By Ambika Singh May 20, 2026, 17:20 IST

UPSC CDS-I 2026 Result Announcement






UPSC CDS-I Name Wise Result 2026





Important Update: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the results for the Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026 on its official site. This recruitment drive was for 451 positions, with applications accepted from December 10 to December 30, 2025. The written exam took place on April 12, 2026. Candidates who participated in this examination can access their UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 through the link provided below.
































Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)


UPSC CDS-I Name Wise Result 2026


Advt No: 04/2026


Key Dates



  • Application Start Date: 10 December 2025


  • Last Date: 30 December 2025


  • Fee Payment Last Date: 30 December 2025


  • Form Modification: As per Schedule


  • Exam Date: 12 April 2026


  • Admit Card Release: 02 April 2026


  • Answer Key Release: 16 April 2026


  • Result Announcement: 08 May 2026


  • Name Wise Result: 08 May 2026


Application Fee



  • General, OBC: Rs. 200/-


  • SC, ST, Female: 0/-


  • Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.


UPSC CDS I Notification 2026: Age Criteria



  • Applicants must be born between 02/January/2003 and 01/January/2008


  • Age relaxation applies as per UPSC CDS I Recruitment guidelines.


UPSC CDS I 2026: Vacancy Overview


Total Positions: 451





























Position Title No. of Positions
Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
Air Force 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 275
OTA Women 18



UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026: Educational Requirements

























Position Title Eligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy (IMA)



  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is required.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)



  • Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering degree is necessary.
Air Force



  • An Engineering degree in the relevant field is required.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)



  • A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized institution is required.



UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026: Selection Process



  • Written Examination


  • Interview


  • Skill Assessment


  • Document Verification


  • Medical Examination


Steps to Download UPSC CDS I Result 2026



  • To download the UPSC CDS-I Result 2026, candidates should navigate to the important links section below.


  • Click the link to access the UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 download page.


  • On the login page, candidates must enter the following details:


  • Registration Number


  • Date of Birth


  • Captcha Code


  • Then click on the “Login” button.


  • Candidates can also retrieve their UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 from the official UPSC website.