UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 Declared: 243 Candidates Make the Merit Lists for IMA, INA and AFA

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• Short Information: UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 Do you aspire for your career in defence forces? Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final result of the written examination of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. Those who have been anxiously waiting for the results can check whether they have been selected for the position of 243 students (155 for the Indian Military Academy, 63 for the Indian Naval Academy, and 25 for the Air Force Academy).
• Below there are lists of 162nd (DE) Course at IMA Dehradun, the course at INA Ezhimala in Kerala, and the Pre-Flying Training Course (No. 221 F(P)) at AFA Hyderabad. Find your roll number and your name by referring to the image below for UPSC. The inclusion in the lists is provisional and you may need to submit documents as per instructions given below for selection.
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UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 Overview

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UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026: Important Dates

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UPSC CDS I Vacancy Details 2026

• As mentioned in the official press release, the Government had intimated the following vacancies:
• The vacancy figures include reserved seats for eligible NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders:
• IMA: 13 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders.
• INA: 6 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders.
• AFA: 3 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry.

How to Download UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026?

• Candidates can follow these steps to check their names and roll numbers in the final merit list:
• Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/.
• Open the examination or results section on the homepage.
• Find the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result.
• Open the final result PDF.
• Download the PDF to your device.
• Use the Ctrl + F option to search for your roll number or name.
• Check the academy-wise merit list carefully.
• Save a copy of the result PDF for future reference.
• Candidates can also use the direct result PDF link provided below, wherever available on the official UPSC website.

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