UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026: Expected Release Date, Merit List & Updates

Following the conclusion of the UPSC CDS 1 Exam, thousands of aspirants are eagerly awaiting the results, which are anticipated to be announced in May 2026. The Combined Defence Services (CDS) (I) 2026 examination was conducted on Sunday, 12th April 2026. Only candidates who successfully qualify for the written examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent SSB interview process.

CDS Result 2026

The CDS 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill 450 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). The UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 will be published as a merit list in PDF format, containing the names and roll numbers of all successful candidates. 

CDS 1 Result 2026- Highlights
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Defence Service CDS 1 Exam 2026
Vacancies	451
Level of Exam	National
CDS 1 Exam Date	12th April 2026
UPSC CDS 1 Result Date	May 2026
Selection Process	Written Examination SSB Interview Medical Examination
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

CDS 1 Result Date 2026

UPSC typically declares CDS results within a month of the examination. Given that the CDS 1 2026 exam was held on 12th April, the results are expected to be available around 15th May 2026. Official results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-1) 2026 will be hosted on the Union Public Service Commission website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/, and we will provide a direct download link here once active. 

Once the results are officially released, candidates who appeared for the written test will be able to download the CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF and easily search for their roll number to verify their selection status.

How to Check UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026?

1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) i.e. www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Under the What's New section, click on the link that reads "Written Examination Result - Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026".
3. CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF format appears on the screen. Download the CDS Result PDF.
4. Search for your name and roll no by pressing Ctrl+F and typing your name or roll no.
5. If your name appears on the screen, you have qualified for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) Exam 2025.
6. Save the UPSC CDS Result 2026 for future reference.

CDS Marksheet 2026

The official CDS marksheet provides comprehensive details, including the candidate’s roll number, name, date of birth, and total marks secured in both the written exam and the SSB interview. UPSC will release the individual marks for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-1) 2026 exam on their portal within 15 days of the final OTA result declaration, remaining accessible for 30 days.