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

Notice information

• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially 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 Merit List covers admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA), recommending a total of 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 directly in the official Merit List PDF on upsc.gov.in.

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UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 – Overview Table

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How to Check UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 Online?

• 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 merit list.
• Choose the academy list you applied for: IMA, INA or AFA.
• Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number or name in the list.
• Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

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UPSC CDS-I 2026 Cut Off Marks

• The cut off marks and marks sheets for the CDS-I 2026 written examination will be released by UPSC after the OTA final result is declared. As of 2 November 2026, the cut off marks are not yet available. Candidates are advised to check the official UPSC website regularly for updates. No category-wise or subject-wise cut off table is available at this time.

Selection / Merit List Details – How Was the Merit List Prepared?

• The UPSC CDS-I 2026 final merit list has been prepared on the following basis:
• Written Examination Marks: Candidates who appeared for the CDS-I written exam on 12 April 2026 were evaluated on their aggregate marks across all applicable subjects.
• SSB Interview Marks: Shortlisted candidates (8,826 total) attended the Services Selection Board interview, and their performance contributed to the final ranking.
• Combined Merit Ranking: The final score is a combination of written and SSB interview marks. Candidates ranked in order of their combined scores have been placed on the academy-wise merit lists.
• Academy-Wise Lists: Separate merit lists have been issued for IMA, INA, and AFA. A candidate may appear in multiple lists but will be considered for admission only as per UPSC's medical and document verification norms.
• Only 243 candidates have been recommended across IMA, INA and AFA in this final result.

UPSC CDS-I 2026 – Important Dates

UPSC CDS-I 2026 – Important Links

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