CDS (II) 2026 written result at a glance (as of 2 November 2026)
- Exam: 13 September 2026. Written result: 19 October 2026. Name-wise list: 26 October 2026.
- Qualified for SSB: 8,956 candidates.
- Courses: IMA 163rd (DE) Course, INA and AFA 222 F(P) Course (all July 2027); OTA Chennai 126th SSC Men (NT) and SSC Women (NT) (October 2027).
- Vacancies in the notice: 451: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA men 275, OTA women 18.
- Candidature: provisional. Original certificates are due by 1 July 2027 (IMA, INA), 13 May 2027 (AFA) and 1 October 2027 (SSC).
UPSC declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. 8,956 candidates qualified for interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence. The official press note and roll lists are below.
CDS II 2026 written result PDF: download
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| Press note + roll-number lists (32 pages, 19.10.2026) | Download from GSMitra (PDF, 841 KB) |
| Same file on UPSC | upsc.gov.in (PDF) |
| Result with names (26.10.2026) | UPSC name-wise list (PDF) |
| UPSC exam page | CDS (II) 2026 |
What qualified candidates must do
- Register on the recruiting directorate website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, if your first choice is Army (IMA/OTA) so that you receive the SSB call-up. Candidates already registered need not register again.
- Submit original certificates (age, educational qualification, NCC ‘C’ where claimed) to the Service HQ of your first choice, never to UPSC: by 1 July 2027 for IMA and INA, 13 May 2027 for AFA, 1 October 2027 for the SSC courses. Missing the date cancels the candidature.
- Report any change of address to the concerned HQ.
- Marks: the marksheet will be on upsconline.nic.in within 15 days of the OTA final result and stays for 30 days.
CDS (II) 2026 vacancies
| Course | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 163rd (DE) Course (July 2027) | 100 (incl. 13 NCC ‘C’ Army Wing) |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: Executive Branch (GS)/Hydro (July 2027) | 26 (incl. 6 NCC Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: Pre-Flying 222 F(P) Course (July 2027) | 32 (incl. 3 NCC Air Wing) |
| OTA Chennai: 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (October 2027) | 275 |
| OTA Chennai: 126th SSC Women (NT) (October 2027) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
See the CDS (I) 2026 final result for how the same stages ended for the earlier exam: 243 candidates qualified after SSB.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the CDS 2 2026 result out?
Yes. UPSC declared the written result on 19 October 2026 and the name-wise list on 26 October 2026.
How many candidates qualified in CDS II 2026?
8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB interview.
What is the last date to submit CDS certificates?
1 July 2027 for IMA and INA, 13 May 2027 for AFA, and 1 October 2027 for the SSC courses. Certificates go to the Service HQ, not UPSC.
When will CDS II 2026 marks be released?
Within 15 days of the final result of the OTA course, and they stay on UPSC’s site for 30 days.
How many vacancies were in CDS II 2026?
451 in total: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA men 275 and OTA women 18.
Official sources
- UPSC press note: written result of CDS (II) 2026 (19.10.2026)
- UPSC notification: CDS (II) 2026 (20.05.2026)