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Name of Post UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result Short Information Note : The result is released in PDF format containing the list of qualified candidates. Check all details carefully and contact UPSC helpline in case of any discrepancy.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Combined Defence Service CDS-I Examination 2026
Advt No: 04/2026
Application Fee
General/ OBC : Rs. 200/-
SC/ ST Candidates : Rs. 00/-
Female All Category : Rs. 00/-
Payment Mode: Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fee Mode.
Important Dates
Online Apply Start On : 10 December 2025
Registration Last Date : 30 December 2025 (06:00 PM)
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30 December 2025
Admit Card Available : April 2026
Exam Held on: 12 April 2026
Answer Key Available : 16 April 2026
Result Declared : 08 May 2026
Final Result Declared : 02 November 2026
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
For Age Relaxation Read Official Notification.
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Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy : 451 Post
Course Name
Total Post
Eligibility Criteria/ Age Limit
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun
100
Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Indian Naval Academy, INA
26
Candidates have Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Air Force Academy Hyderabad
32
Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and
Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007
Officer Training Academy OTA
275
Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)
18
Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
Written Exam Pattern
Subject Name
Total Question
Total Marks
Time Duration
English
120
100
2 Hours
General Knowledge
120
100
2 Hours
Elementary Mathematics
100
100
2 Hours
Total
340 Question
300 Marks
** For OTA There Will be Only Two Papers:-(1) English, (2) General Knowledge
Pay Scale, Mode of Selection
📋 How to Download UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result
Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in .
Click on the “Final Results” or “CDS I 2026 Result” link (available under Examination or What’s New section).
Click on the relevant result PDF link for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.
Download the Result PDF and open it.
Search for your Roll Number in the merit list. Save and print the PDF for future reference.
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