UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Declared: Download Merit List PDF at upsc.gov.in

The long-awaited results for CDS aspirants are finally here. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2026 at www.upsc.gov.in. The results, available in PDF format, confirm the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully qualified for the next phase: the SSB Interview. According to the official UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 merit list, 8,826 candidates have been shortlisted to advance in the selection process.

CDS Result 2026 Out

This merit list corresponds to the written examination held on 12th April 2026, aimed at filling 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. All successful candidates are now required to submit their essential supporting documents to the Commission as per the prescribed guidelines.

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF

Candidates who appeared for the written exam can now download the official UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF to verify their status. You can easily search for your roll number within the document using the direct download link provided in this article.

Download UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF Here

How to Check UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026?

1. Go to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) official website, www.upsc.gov.in
2. Look for the “What’s New” section on the right side of the homepage.
3. Click on the View all Tab and click on the – Written Exam Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.
4. A new page appears on the system screen, and click on the Result PDF link.
5. UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 appears on the system screen.
6. Download the result PDF for future reference.

Details Mentioned on CDS Result 2026

The UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF provides the roll numbers of all candidates who have met the qualifying criteria for the interview round. The document contains key information regarding the next steps for these shortlisted candidates.

1. Name of exam conducting body i.e. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
2. Exam name i.e. Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026
3. Date of Examination
4. Roll Number of selected candidates for the SSB interview exam
5. Details regarding the Interview exam
6. Result declaration date

CDS 1 Marksheet 2026

Individual marks for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Exam 2026 will be published on the UPSC website within 15 days following the release of the final OTA results (post-SSB Interview). These marksheets will be accessible for 30 days and will detail the candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, written exam scores, SSB interview marks, and overall final aggregate.

What After UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026?

Candidates listed in the CDS 1 Result PDF must submit original certificates verifying their date of birth, educational qualifications, and NCC (C) status (where applicable) to the IHQ of MoD (Army) / Dte Gen of Rtg (Rtg A) CDSE at the designated addresses provided by the commission.

• Entry for SSC male candidates and SSC women entry for female candidates, West Block III, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066
• In the case of IMA/SSC first choice candidates and Naval HQ “DMPR” (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
• In the case of Navy first choice candidates and IHQ of MoD(Navy) DMPR (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
• In the case of the Air Force, the  first choice candidates is Dte of Personnel (Officers), Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001

Admission Course Under CDS Exam

The UPSC conducts the CDS examination annually to facilitate recruitment for various prestigious defense courses across India.

• Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 162nd (DE) Course commencing in January 2027
• Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, Course commencing in January, 2027
• Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course (221 F(P)) commencing in January, 2027
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai 125th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2027 and
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 125th SSC Women (Non-Technical) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2027.