UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026: Check Written Exam Result and Next Steps

The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination II 2026 written result. The result was released on October 19, 2026, for candidates who appeared in the exam held on September 13, 2026.

Candidates who took the exam can check the result on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The result is available as a PDF with the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage.

UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026: Key details

How to check the UPSC CDS 2 result

The result can be checked online in a few steps. Keep your roll number ready before opening the PDF. It will save you from scrolling through a long list and wondering if your eyes have joined the army too.

1. Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the examination or results section on the homepage.
3. Find the link for the Combined Defence Services Examination II 2026 result.
4. Open the result PDF.
5. Use the search option in the PDF to find your roll number.
6. Download and save the result for future reference.

Candidates should check the result only through the official UPSC website. They should also track the website for updates about the SSB interview and other stages.

CDS 2 2026 vacancies by course

The CDS II 2026 recruitment drive covers 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy.

The largest number of posts is available through OTA for men, with 275 vacancies. The number of vacancies can affect competition, but candidates must also meet the course-specific education and age rules.

Educational qualification for CDS 2 2026

For admission to the IMA and OTA, candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

For the Indian Naval Academy, candidates need a degree in engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree with Physics. They must also have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

For the Air Force Academy, candidates need a degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree.

Applicants should read the official notification for details on accepted qualifications, final-year students and required documents.

Age limit and eligibility rules

Age limits differ across the academies. For IMA and INA, eligible unmarried male candidates must have been born between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2008.

For AFA, candidates must have been born between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2007. For OTA Men and Women, the prescribed birth-date range is July 1, 2002, to July 1, 2008.

Applicants should verify the exact age, marital status and nationality rules in the CDS II 2026 notification. Meeting the written exam cut-off alone does not confirm final selection.

What happens after the written result?

Candidates who qualify in the written examination move to the next stages of the selection process. These include:

• Services Selection Board interview or personality test
• Document verification
• Medical examination

The SSB process checks leadership, communication, teamwork, decision-making and suitability for a career in the armed forces. Candidates should keep their original certificates and valid identity documents ready. They should also check the call letter for the interview date, venue and reporting instructions.

The final selection depends on performance in the written exam and SSB, medical fitness, available vacancies and the candidate’s preference for a course. Candidates should save copies of the result PDF, application details and all official notices as the recruitment process moves forward.