• Updated on 21 Oct, 2026 by Nishad Anjum
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The UPSC CDS 2 2026 written result was officially declared on October 19, 2026, by the Union Public Service Commission on theUPSC Official Website. A total of 8,956 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process.
The result came within the October 15 to 20 window that was expected from last year’s pattern. The CDS 2 2026 written examination was conducted by UPSC on September 13, 2026. The result therefore came 36 days after the exam. Last year, the CDS 2 2025 written result came on October 9, 2025, 25 days after the September 14 exam.
- The CDS 2 Result 2026 was declared on October 19, 2026.
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The CDS 2 2026 exam was conducted on September 13, 2026.
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A total of 8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB interview.
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UPSC has announced 451 vacancies: IMA – 100, INA – 26, AFA – 32, OTA Men – 275, and OTA Women – 18.
- The CDS 2 2025 written result was released on October 9, 2025.
- A total of 9,085 candidates qualified in the CDS 2 2025 written examination for the SSB Interview.
- The CDS 2 2025 final result for IMA, INA and AFA was released on March 30, 2026.
- The separate CDS 2 2025 OTA final result was released on August 7, 2026.
- A total of 483 candidates, including 455 men and 28 women, were recommended in the CDS 2 2025 OTA final result.
- UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 marks of recommended candidates on August 21, 2026.
- The CDS 2 2026 marksheet will be released after the relevant result stage is completed.
- Candidates can check the CDS merit list 2026 by downloading the official UPSC result PDF and searching for their roll number or name.
CDS 2 Result 2026 Date (Declared)
UPSC declared the CDS 2 Result 2026 on October 19, 2026. The tentative window of October 15 to 20 proved right. The previous cycle provides a comparison: the CDS 2 2025 written result came on October 9, 2025, so the 2026 result took 11 days longer.
This year, 129 fewer candidates qualified than in CDS 2 2025. With 8,956 qualified candidates for 451 posts, there are about 20 qualified candidates per vacancy at the written stage.
CDS Result 2026 PDF Download
The CDS Result 2026 PDF is available on the official UPSC website, under the Written Results section of the Examination tab. The result lists the roll numbers of candidates who qualified for the SSB Interview.
Candidates should check the examination name and year before downloading. The correct document is titled Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. UPSC publishes separate documents for different CDS cycles and stages.
In the CDS 2 2025 cycle, UPSC uploaded a roll-number result and a separate result with candidate names. A names version may follow for CDS 2 2026, but the roll-number PDF is the main document.
How to Check the CDS Result 2026
- Go to the UPSC Official Website.
- Navigate to the Written Results section under the Examination tab.
- Click on the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- Open the PDF file and use Ctrl + F (or Find on mobile) to search for the roll number.
- Download and save the PDF for records.
Details Mentioned in CDS Result 2026
The written result identifies candidates who qualified for the SSB Interview. The final result, released later, lists candidates recommended for admission to the academies.
The result PDF may contain:
- Examination name
- Examination year
- Candidate roll number
- Candidate name, where a name version is released
- Instructions related to candidature
- Further selection or admission requirements
The written result is not the final selection list. The SSB Interview and the other selection requirements are completed after the written stage.
Next Steps for CDS 2 2026 Qualified Candidates
- Candidates whose first choice is the Army (IMA/OTA) must register on the Join Indian Army Portal within two weeks to select their SSB interview dates and centres.
- The SSB interviews for IMA, INA and AFA are tentatively scheduled around February to March 2027. OTA interviews are expected around April to June 2027.
Candidates should follow the instructions issued by the relevant authorities for the SSB stage. The dates above are tentative and can change.
When will the CDS 2 Final Result 2026 be declared?
The CDS 2 Final Result 2026 for CDS 2 2026 will be released after the written examination, SSB interview, and other selection requirements. Since the SSBs are scheduled for 2027, the final result will follow them.
The previous cycle is a reference. UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 final result for IMA, INA and AFA on March 30, 2026, with 302 candidates recommended. The separate OTA final result came on August 7, 2026, and listed 483 candidates, including 455 men and 28 women.
These figures belong to the previous cycle. Some candidates appear in more than one academy list, so academy-wise figures should not be added to get unique candidates.
CDS Merit List 2026
The CDS Merit List 2026 will be available after the relevant final result. It contains candidates recommended for admission to the academies, based on the selection process and the vacancies.
The CDS 2 2025 cycle had separate final result documents for the IMA, INA, and AFA stage and the OTA stage. UPSC released the marks of recommended candidates separately on August 21, 2026.
CDS Marksheet 2026
The CDS marksheet 2026 will be released by UPSC after the relevant final result stage. It differs from the written result PDF, because it gives marks for recommended candidates.
UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 marks of recommended candidates on August 21, 2026. The official marks document is available on the UPSC website.
CDS 2 2026 Marksheet
The CDS 2 2026 marksheet is not available yet, because the final selection process is not complete. UPSC will release the marks document after the applicable final result stage.
The written result came first, as it did on October 19, 2026. The SSB stages and the final result follow. Marks of recommended candidates are published separately by UPSC.
CDS 1 2026 Marksheet
The CDS 1 2026 marksheet belongs to a separate examination cycle. UPSC conducts CDS I and CDS 2 separately and publishes their result and marks documents separately.
Candidates looking for the CDS 1 2026 marksheet should check the UPSC website under the CDS I 2026 documents, not the CDS 2 2026 result page.
CDS Result 2026 FAQs
When will the CDS 2 Result 2026 be released?
UPSC declared the CDS 2 Result 2026 on October 19, 2026. It is available on the official UPSC website.
What is the CDS 2 2026 result date?
The CDS 2 2026 written result date is October 19, 2026. The exam was held on September 13, 2026.
Is the CDS 2 Result 2026 released?
Yes. UPSC declared the written result on October 19, 2026. A total of 8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB Interview.
Where can candidates download the CDS Result 2026 PDF?
Candidates can download it from the official UPSC website, under the Written Results section of the Examination tab. The link is for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
How many candidates qualified the CDS 2 2026 written examination?
A total of 8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB Interview. In CDS 2 2025, 9,085 candidates qualified. That makes this year’s number 129 lower.
How many vacancies are there in CDS 2 2026?
There are 451 vacancies: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA men 275, and OTA women 18.
What is the difference between the CDS written result and the final result?
The written result lists candidates who qualify for the SSB Interview. The final result is released after the later selection stages and lists candidates recommended for admission to the academies.
How many candidates qualified the CDS 2 2025 written examination?
A total of 9,085 candidates qualified the CDS 2 2025 written examination for the SSB Interview.
How many candidates will be recommended in the CDS 2 final result 2026?
The number is not known yet, because the final result has not been released. The CDS 2 2025 cycle is a reference, with 302 candidates recommended for IMA, INA and AFA and 483 candidates in the separate OTA final result.
Is there a separate result for OTA candidates?
Yes. UPSC released a separate CDS 2 2025 OTA final result on August 7, 2026. It had 483 candidates, including 455 men and 28 women.
What should candidates do after qualifying the CDS 2 2026 written exam?
Candidates whose first choice is the Army (IMA/OTA) must register on the Join Indian Army Portal within two weeks to select SSB dates and centres. Others should follow the instructions issued for their academy.
When will the CDS 2 2026 SSB interview be held?
SSB interviews for IMA, INA and AFA are tentatively scheduled for February to March 2027. OTA interviews are expected from April to June 2027.
When was the CDS 2 2025 marksheet released?
UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 marks of recommended candidates on August 21, 2026, on its official website.
Is the CDS 2 2025 marksheet out?
Yes. UPSC released the marks of recommended candidates for CDS 2 2025 on August 21, 2026.
Is the CDS 2 2026 marksheet released?
No. The CDS 2 2026 marksheet will be published after the final result and selection process.
Is the CDS 1 2026 marksheet available?
Candidates should check the UPSC website for the separate CDS I 2026 marks document. CDS I and CDS 2 have separate result and marks documents.
Does the CDS result 2026 include candidate names or only roll numbers?
The written result PDF is searched by roll number. In CDS 2 2025, UPSC uploaded both a roll-number result and a names version, so a similar document may follow.
How is the CDS final merit list prepared?
The final merit list is prepared after the written examination and SSB stages, subject to the requirements and vacancies. It is released separately from the written result.
Are CDS results declared separately for men and women?
Result documents can be released separately by academy and course. The CDS 2 2025 cycle had a separate OTA final result covering men and women.
Can candidates challenge the CDS result or request re-evaluation?
Candidates should follow the instructions in the UPSC result and examination documents. Any representation is governed by the Commission’s instructions.
What details are required to check the CDS result 2026?
The roll number is enough. The written result PDF is searched by roll number. A name version, if released, can be searched by name.
Where can candidates check the CDS merit list 2026?
On the official UPSC website after the final result is released. Candidates can download the PDF and search for the roll number or name.
What is the CDS final result 2026?
It lists the candidates recommended after the written exam, SSB interview, and other selection requirements. It is released separately from the written result.
How many vacancies were notified for the CDS 2 2025 OTA courses?
The CDS 2 2025 OTA courses had 276 vacancies for men and 19 for women, making 295. The final OTA result listed 455 men and 28 women. The men’s list also included candidates recommended earlier for IMA, INA or AFA.
When were CDS marks released after the result?
UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 marks of recommended candidates on August 21, 2026.
Are medically unfit candidates included in the CDS merit list PDF?
The final recommendation remains subject to medical fitness and other requirements. Candidates should follow the conditions in the official result and selection documents.