UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 (Out): Download the PDF
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• Updated on 3 Nov, 2026, 11:38 AM, • 2 hours ago by Nishad Anjum
UPSC declared the CDS-I Final Result 2026 on November 2, recommending 243 candidates for IMA, INA and AFA. Candidates can check academy-wise merit lists and search their roll numbers in the result PDF. The OTA final result is pending and will be announced separately by the Union Public Service Commission.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 on November 2, 2026. A total of 243 candidates have been recommended for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). The result is based on the written examination and Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. Candidates can check their names and roll numbers in the merit list PDF available on the official UPSC website.
What Are the Important Details of UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026?
The table below shares the result date, examination name, advertisement number, academies covered, total recommended candidates, and official website.
How Many Candidates Are Recommended in UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026?
UPSC CDS has recommended 243 candidates for admission to three defence academies. The academy-wise details are given below.
Lohitaksh Mahajan secured the first rank in the merit lists of all three academies.
How to Check UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to check their results:
- Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
- Open the "What's New" section.
- Find the CDS-I Final Result 2026 notice.
- Click the result PDF link.
- Open the merit list for IMA, INA, or AFA.
- Press Ctrl + F to search for your roll number.
- Download the PDF for future reference.
Does UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 Include OTA Candidates?
No. The current result covers only IMA, INA, and AFA. The final result for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) has not been announced yet. The 243 recommended candidates should not be compared with the total 451 vacancies, as these vacancies include OTA seats.
What Happens After UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026?
The recommended candidates will be considered for admission to their respective academies. The IMA, INA and AFA courses are scheduled to begin in January 2027. Candidates should follow further instructions from the concerned service headquarters.
Download UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 PDF
Candidates can click the link below to download the final merit list for IMA, INA, and AFA.
UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 FAQs
Is the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 out?
Yes. UPSC declared the final result for IMA, INA, and AFA on November 2, 2026.
When was the UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 declared?
The result was declared on November 2, 2026.
How many candidates are recommended in the CDS-I 2026 final result?
UPSC has recommended 243 candidates: 155 for IMA, 63 for INA and 25 for AFA.
Does this result include OTA candidates?
No. This result covers only IMA, INA, and AFA. The OTA final result will be declared separately.
Where can I download the CDS-I 2026 final result PDF?
Candidates can download the PDF from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, under the What's New section.
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