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UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 Released - Download IMA, INA & AFA Merit List PDF

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  • Updated November 03, 2026 09:40 AM
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  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) on 2 November 2026. The result covers admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA), and recommends 243 candidates on the basis of the written examination held on 12 April 2026 and the SSB interviews. The final result for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) has not been announced yet. Candidates can check their roll number or name in the merit list PDF on upsc.gov.in.

UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 - Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting AuthorityUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination NameCombined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026
Advertisement Number04/2026
Written Examination Date12 April 2026
Written Result Date8 May 2026
Final Result Date2 November 2026
Courses Covered in This ResultIMA, INA, AFA
Candidates Recommended243
Basis of Final ResultWritten examination and SSB interview
Total Vacancies (All Academies)451
Result FormatPDF on upsc.gov.in

How to Check UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026?

  • Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
  • Open the "What's New" section on the homepage.
  • Find the notice for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result.
  • Click the result link to open the PDF.
  • Choose the academy list you applied for: IMA, INA or AFA.
  • Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number or name.
  • Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 - Important Dates

EventDate
CDS-I 2026 Written Examination12 April 2026
Written Result (8,826 Qualified for SSB)8 May 2026
Final Result for IMA, INA and AFA2 November 2026
Marks Sheets and Cut-Off MarksAfter the OTA final result
IMA, INA and AFA Courses CommenceJanuary 2027

UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 - Important Links

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CDS-I 2026 Final Result PDF (IMA, INA, AFA)Download PDF
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