UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Declared: Check SSB Interview Shortlist, Vacancies & Next Steps

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2026. Following the written examination conducted on 12th April 2026, the commission has shortlisted a total of 8,826 candidates to advance to the next stage of the selection process: the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Overview

This year's recruitment cycle aims to fill 451 prestigious vacancies across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and the Officers’ Training Academy. Below are the key highlights of the CDS 1 2026 selection process:

How to Check UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026?

Candidates who appeared for the exam can verify their qualifying status by following these steps:

1. Go to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) official website, www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Look for the “What’s New” section on the right side of the homepage.
3. Click on the View all Tab and click on the – Written Exam Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.
4. A new page appears on the system screen, and click on the Result PDF link.
5. UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026 appears on the system screen.
6. Download the result PDF for future reference.

You can also access the merit list directly here: Download UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF Here.

Details Mentioned on CDS Result 2026

• Name of exam conducting body (UPSC)
• Exam name (Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026)
• Date of Examination
• Roll Number of selected candidates for the SSB interview exam
• Details regarding the Interview exam
• Result declaration date

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Candidates successful in the written exam must now prepare for the SSB Interview. It is crucial to gather all mandatory documentation to avoid disqualification. Selected candidates must submit their original certificates for verification of date of birth, educational qualifications, and NCC (C) status to the designated Ministry of Defence (MoD) authorities.

Supporting Documents Required

• Date of birth verification
• Educational qualifications
• NCC (C) status (where applicable)

Admission Courses Under CDS Exam

• Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 162nd (DE) Course (Jan 2027)
• Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala (Jan 2027)
• Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (221 F(P)) (Jan 2027)
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai 125th SSC (Men) (NT) (Apr 2027)
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 125th SSC Women (Non-Technical) (Apr 2027)

Note: Individual marksheets will be published on the official website within 15 days after the final OTA results (post-SSB Interview) are declared. These marksheets will remain accessible for only 30 days.