UPSC CDS II Result 2026 – Check Written Result, SSB Details
Status: Released. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The examination was held on 13 September 2026. UPSC states that 8,956 candidates qualified for interviews by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Candidates should check their roll number in the official result PDF and follow the course-specific instructions before sending certificates or registering for an interview.
This is an independent information article and is not published by UPSC or a government recruitment authority.
UPSC CDS II Result 2026: Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Result status | Written result released |
| Result date | 19 October 2026 |
| Written examination date | 13 September 2026 |
| Candidates qualified | 8,956, according to the UPSC press note |
| Next stage | Interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence |
| Official result source | UPSC written-result PDF |
How to Check the UPSC CDS II Result 2026
- Open the UPSC written-result PDF using the verified link in the Important Links section below.
- Use the PDF search function. On a computer, press Ctrl+F; on a phone, choose Find in page from the PDF viewer menu.
- Enter your roll number exactly as printed on your admit card. Check the digits carefully, including any leading zeroes.
- If the roll number appears, read the opening instructions and the course list relevant to your first choice. The PDF states that candidature of candidates whose roll numbers appear is provisional.
- Save a copy of the notice and follow the instructions for certificates and SSB call-up information. Do not send original certificates to UPSC.
The written result is presented as roll-number lists for the different courses. The press note says there are common candidates in the lists for different courses, except for the OTA Women list. A roll number appearing in more than one list should therefore be read in the context of the candidate’s course choices; the press note does not describe 8,956 as separate academy-wise totals.
What the Result Means for Qualified Candidates
Qualification in the written examination is not a final appointment or course allotment. UPSC says the qualified candidates are to be interviewed by the SSB of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the listed courses. The result notice makes each listed candidate’s candidature provisional and requires supporting original certificates for claims such as age, educational qualification and NCC (C) qualification, where claimed.
UPSC gives these latest certificate-submission deadlines in the press note:
| Course group | Latest date stated for original certificates |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy and Indian Naval Academy | 1 July 2027 |
| Air Force Academy | 13 May 2027 |
| Short Service Commission course | 1 October 2027 |
The UPSC notice directs candidates to send supporting certificates to the relevant Army, Navy or Air Force authority, as applicable to their first choice. Candidates should read the full result notice for the correct address and course-specific instructions. The notice explicitly says not to send original certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
SSB Registration and Interview Updates
Candidates whose first choice is Army, covering IMA or OTA, are instructed to register on the recruiting directorate website at joinindianarmy.nic.in to receive SSB interview call-up information. UPSC advises candidates who have already registered on that website not to register again. The written-result PDF does not provide a single interview date for every candidate, so candidates should monitor the appropriate service’s official communication for their call-up details.
Keep contact and address information current. UPSC asks candidates to inform the Army, Navy or Air Headquarters directly if their address changes. For examination-related clarification, the Commission lists its facilitation counter and candidate help desk in the press note. SSB-related questions should be directed to the relevant service authority named in that notice.
Marks, Cut-Off and Final Result
This release is the written-result notice. It identifies roll numbers qualifying for the SSB interview; it is not the final result after the interview stage. The press note says the marks sheet will be available on UPSC Online within 15 days from publication of the final result for the OTA course, after SSB interviews, and will remain available for 30 days. Candidates should not treat the current written-result PDF as an individual marks sheet or as a final selection list.
The official notice linked here does not provide a written cut-off table. Candidates should rely on a later UPSC notice for any cut-off or marks information, rather than using unofficial estimates as an official score threshold.
Important Links
- Download UPSC CDS II Written Result 2026
- UPSC Official Website
- Army Recruiting Directorate website for SSB call-up registration
- UPSC Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UPSC CDS II Result 2026 released?
Yes. UPSC’s written-result press note is dated 19 October 2026.
How many candidates qualified in the CDS II 2026 written result?
The UPSC press note states that 8,956 candidates qualified for SSB interviews. It also notes that some candidates appear in multiple course lists.
How can I check my CDS II result?
Open the official UPSC PDF and search for your roll number. Read the instructions in the same notice if your number appears.
Does this PDF show final selection or individual marks?
No. It is the written-result notice for SSB interview qualification. UPSC says the marks sheet will be made available after the OTA final result and SSB process described in the notice.
Should I send my original certificates to UPSC?
No. The press note says not to send original certificates to UPSC. Follow the course-specific instructions and submit the required documents to the relevant service authority by the stated deadline.
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