UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 – Check Merit List, Qualified Candidates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. The merit lists, published on 2 November 2026, cover candidates who qualified on the basis of the written examination held in April 2026 and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews, for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the Indian Naval Academy (INA) and the Air Force Academy (AFA). Candidates can check their roll numbers in the official merit-list PDF linked below.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 |
| Advertisement number | 04/2026 CDS-I |
| Result | Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) |
| Final result declared | 2 November 2026 |
| Candidates in the merit lists | 243 (155 IMA + 63 INA + 25 AFA) |
| Status of candidature | Provisional, pending verification of date of birth and educational qualifications |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written examination | April 2026 |
| Written result | 8 May 2026 |
| Final result (IMA, INA, AFA) | 2 November 2026 |
| Marks availability | After the final result of the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course |
Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies intimated by the Government for the courses covered by this final result is 100 for the Indian Military Academy (including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders), 26 for the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala (including 6 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 1 for Hydro), and 32 for the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (including 3 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry). The overall CDS (I) 2026 examination covers 451 posts including the Officers’ Training Academy courses, whose final result is separate from this list.
Academy-wise Qualified Candidates
| Academy / Course | Candidates in merit list |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 162nd (DE) Course | 155 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala | 63 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) – 221 F(P) Course | 25 |
| Total list places | 243 |
The UPSC notice states that there are some common candidates in the three lists, so the figure of 243 is the total of list places, not a count of distinct individuals. The Commission had recommended 2,601 candidates for IMA, 770 for INA and 640 for AFA as qualified in the written test; the final lists are those who remained after the SSB tests conducted by Army Headquarters.
What the Final Result Means
Qualification in this final result is based on the written examination and SSB interviews. The results of the medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications is still under process by Army Headquarters, so the candidature of all listed candidates is provisional on this score. Marks of candidates will be available on the UPSC website after the declaration of the final result of the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course for CDS (I) 2026.
How to Check the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026
- Open the official UPSC final-result PDF using the verified link in the Important Links section below.
- Use the PDF search function (Ctrl+F on a computer, or Find in page on a phone) and enter your roll number exactly as printed on your admit card.
- If your roll number appears, read the opening instructions of the notice and the course list relevant to your first choice.
- Save a copy of the notice and follow the instructions for certificates and further stages given in it.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 declared?
UPSC declared the final result for IMA, INA and AFA on 2 November 2026.
How many candidates are in the final merit lists?
The lists contain 243 places in total: 155 for IMA, 63 for INA and 25 for AFA. Some candidates appear in more than one list.
Is the candidature of listed candidates final?
No. UPSC states that candidature is provisional, as verification of date of birth and educational qualifications by Army Headquarters is still under process, and medical examination results were not taken into account in preparing the lists.
When will the marks be available?
Marks will be available on the UPSC website after the declaration of the final result of the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course for CDS (I) 2026.
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