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- Updated October 26, 2026 06:12 PM
- by J Divya
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The examination was held on 13 September 2026 for 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF at upsc.gov.in qualify for the next stage, the SSB interview.
- Who declared it: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (Advt No. 11/2026-CDS-II)
- Result status: Declared on 19 October 2026
- Result format: PDF on the official UPSC website
- Next stage: SSB interview (Stage I and Stage II)
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How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the What's New section or the Written Results section.
- Click the link for the written result of Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- The result PDF opens on the screen.
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF, and take a printout for future reference.
CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Details
- UPSC invited applications for a total of 451 vacancies across four training academies.
UPSC CDS Selection Process and Marks
- Selection is through a written examination followed by an SSB interview. The standard CDS marking scheme is as follows.
CDS 2 Written Exam Pattern
Documents to Keep Ready for the SSB Interview
- UPSC has not published an official post-result document checklist. The list below is indicative. Always follow the instructions in your SSB call letter.
- SSB call letter, once issued
- Printout of the written result and your admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
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Q4. How many vacancies are there in CDS 2 2026?
- There are 451 vacancies: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32 and OTA 293 (275 for men and 18 for women).
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