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UPSC CDS-I Exam 2026 Results Announced

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the results for the Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026. This recruitment was for a total of 451 positions, with the examination conducted on April 12, 2026. Candidates who participated in the exam can now download their results from the UPSC website. The article provides essential details including application dates, fee structure, age criteria, and educational qualifications required for various posts. Additionally, it outlines the selection process and steps to access the results, ensuring candidates are well-informed about their next steps.
By Ambika Singh May 8, 2026, 20:12 IST

UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 Released






UPSC CDS-I 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 website. This recruitment drive was for 451 positions, with applications accepted from December 10 to December 30, 2025. The written examination took place on April 12, 2026. Candidates who participated in this exam can access their UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 through the link provided below.
































Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)


UPSC CDS-I Result 2026


Advt No: 04/2026


Key Dates



  • Application Start Date: 10 December 2025


  • Application End Date: 30 December 2025


  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 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


Application Fee Structure



  • General, OBC: Rs. 200/-


  • SC, ST, Female: Free


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


Age Criteria for UPSC CDS I 2026



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


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


Vacancy Overview for UPSC CDS I 2026


Total Positions: 451





























Position Title Number of Positions
Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
Air Force 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 275
OTA Women 18



Educational Requirements for UPSC CDS I 2026

























Position Title Eligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy (IMA)



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



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



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



  • A Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university is required.



Selection Process for UPSC CDS I 2026



  • Written Examination


  • Interview


  • Skill Assessment


  • Document Verification


  • Medical Examination


Steps to Access 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 download the UPSC CDS-I Result 2026.


  • Candidates will be redirected to a login page where they must enter the following details:


  • Registration Number


  • Date of Birth


  • Captcha Code


  • Then click on the “Login” button.


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