The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The exam was held on 13 September 2026 for 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA; candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF at the official UPSC website have qualified for the next stage, the SSB interview.
Result summary
The written result is released as a PDF on the UPSC website and lists successful roll numbers for the SSB interview stage. No login is required to access the PDF.
- Conducting body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (Advt No. 11/2026-CDS-II)
- Written exam date: 13 September 2026
- Written result declared: 19 October 2026 (PDF on upsc.gov.in)
- Total vacancies: 451 (across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA)
- Next stage: SSB interview (Stage I and Stage II)
Vacancy details
The list of vacancies across the training academies is provided below for candidate reference.
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Selection process and marks
Selection to the academies is through the written examination followed by the SSB interview; marks distribution differs for IMA/INA/AFA and OTA.
| Academy | Written Exam Marks | SSB Interview Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA and AFA | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| OTA (Men and Women) | 200 | 200 | 400 |
Written exam pattern
The written examination pattern and duration for each subject are noted below.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Important dates
Key dates related to the notification, application and examination process are listed below.
- Notification released: 20 May 2026
- Online application start: 20 May 2026
- Last date to apply and pay fee: 11 June 2026
- Admit card release: 3 September 2026
- Written examination: 13 September 2026
- Provisional answer key: 16 September 2026
- Written result declared: 19 October 2026
- Written result (name-wise): 26 October 2026
How to download the written result PDF
Candidates can access the UPSC-written result PDF directly from the official UPSC website and search for their roll number to confirm qualification for the SSB interview.
- Visit the UPSC official website at https://upsc.gov.in.
- Open the Written Results or What’s New section and click the link for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 written result.
- The result PDF will open on screen; use Ctrl + F to search your roll number.
- Download, save and print the PDF for future reference.
- Direct official link: Download UPSC CDS 2 Written Result PDF.
Documents to keep ready for the SSB interview
UPSC has not published an official post-result document checklist; the following list is indicative. Candidates must follow instructions in their SSB call letter when issued.
- SSB call letter, once issued
- Printout of the written result and admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
Official links
These official links provide direct access to the result PDF and the UPSC portal for candidate actions and updates.
