Editorial guide
The UPSC CDS I 2026 final result is listed as available from 02/11/2026. Open the result document through the link below and check your details. The recruitment listed vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
The UPSC CDS I 2026 final result is the main update on this page. Use the “Download Final Result” link in the official documents and links section to open the result PDF. Check the document for your roll number and any instructions relevant to your candidature.
The listed final result date is 02/11/2026. The application period and examination dates below are included as background for this recruitment. Check the official notice before taking action, and rely on UPSC’s website for recruitment instructions.
Final result: what to do
Open the “Download Final Result” document linked below and search the PDF for your roll number. Review any instructions included in the result document. The final result is listed as available from 02/11/2026.
Important dates
Application began: 10/12/2025
Last date to apply online: 30/12/2025
Last date to pay the examination fee: 30/12/2025
Exam date: 12/04/2026
Admit card available: 02/04/2026
Result available: 08/05/2026
Final result available: 02/11/2026
Vacancies by academy
The advertised vacancies are listed by academy as follows:
IMA (Indian Military Academy): 100
INA (Indian Naval Academy): 26
AFA (Air Force Academy): 32
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy): 293
Eligibility criteria
IMA: Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
INA: Engineering degree from a recognized university in India.
AFA: Bachelor degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or an engineering degree.
OTA: Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Check the official notice for complete, academy-specific eligibility requirements.
Age limit
The listed age limit is as on 01/01/2027:
IMA and INA: 19–24 years.
Air Force: 20–24 years.
OTA: 19–25 years.
Age relaxation: Extra age relaxation applies as per UPSC CDS I recruitment rules. Check the official notice for the applicable provisions.
Application fee
General: 100/-
OBC: 100/-
EWS: 100/-
SC: 0/-
ST: 0/-
Female: 0/-
The listed payment methods are E-Challan, debit card, credit card and net banking. The last date to pay the examination fee was 30/12/2025.
How to apply
The application window closed on 30/12/2025. For reference, the listed application steps were:
Read the recruitment notice before filling in the form.
Collect eligibility, identity-proof, address and other required details.
Prepare scanned documents, including photograph, signature and identity proof.
Review the form preview and check every field before submission.
Pay the applicable fee using an available payment method, if required.
Save or print the final submitted form.
Selection process
The result document is the relevant next step for candidates checking the outcome. Consult the official notification and result document for the selection procedure and any instructions; the available details here do not specify the full process.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://upsc.gov.in/
Download Final Result: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/FR-CDSE-I-2026-Engl-021126.pdf
Download Result: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/WR-RollList-CDSE-I-2026-Engl-080526.pdf
Download Answer Key: https://upsc.gov.in/whats-new/Combined%20Defence%20Services%20Examination%20%28I%29%2C%202026/Provisional%20Answer%20Key
Download Admit Card: https://upsconline.nic.in/login
Download Syllabus: https://tinyurl.com/4reph534
Official notification: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDSE-I-2026-Engl-101225.pdf
Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/
Check the official notice for authoritative instructions and any details needed before taking action.