UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result – 243 Qualified for IMA, INA and AFA
UPSC CDS I 2026 फाइनल रिजल्ट – IMA, INA और AFA के लिए 243 उम्मीदवार सफल
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026
Total Vacancies
158
Result Date
02 November 2026
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Status
Result Declared
| Academy / Course | Vacancies | Qualified in Written | Finally Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun — 162nd (DE) Course | 100 (incl. 13 NCC 'C' Army Wing) | 2,601 | 155 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala — Executive Branch (GS)/Hydro | 26 (incl. 6 NCC 'C' Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) | 770 | 63 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad — No. 221 F(P) Course | 32 (incl. 3 NCC 'C' Air Wing) | 640 | 25 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | April 2026 |
| Written Result | 8 May 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | Held by the Services Selection Boards, Ministry of Defence |
| Final Result (Press Note) | 2 November 2026 |
| Marks | After the OTA final result of CDS (I) 2026 |
| Check Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) | Click Here |
| Notice / Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Full Details / पूरी जानकारी
UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result – 243 Qualified for IMA, INA and AFA
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 on 2 November 2026. In all, 243 candidates are in the merit lists: 155 for the Indian Military Academy (162nd DE Course), 63 for the Indian Naval Academy and 25 for the Air Force Academy (No. 221 F(P) Course). These lists combine the April 2026 written exam with the SSB interviews held by the Ministry of Defence.
Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) — Key Details
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 |
| Advt. No. | 04/2026 |
| Result Type | Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) |
| Result Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Qualified / Shortlisted | 243 candidates in three merit lists: 155 (IMA), 63 (INA), 25 (AFA); some names are common to more than one list |
| Total Posts | 158 (IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32) for this final list; OTA result comes separately |
| Exam Date | April 2026 (written), followed by SSB interviews |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | April 2026 |
| Written Result | 8 May 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | Held by the Services Selection Boards, Ministry of Defence |
| Final Result (Press Note) | 2 November 2026 |
| Marks | After the OTA final result of CDS (I) 2026 |
Final Result at a Glance (UPSC press note dated 02.11.2026)
| Academy / Course | Vacancies | Qualified in Written | Finally Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun — 162nd (DE) Course | 100 (incl. 13 NCC 'C' Army Wing) | 2,601 | 155 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala — Executive Branch (GS)/Hydro | 26 (incl. 6 NCC 'C' Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) | 770 | 63 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad — No. 221 F(P) Course | 32 (incl. 3 NCC 'C' Air Wing) | 640 | 25 |
How to Check the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA)
- Open the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, and go to What's New or Final Results.
- Open 'Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026'.
- The PDF has the press note and three merit lists (IMA, INA, AFA).
- Search for your roll number or name with Ctrl+F. Some candidates appear in more than one list.
What's Next
Vacancies notified by the Government are 100 for IMA (13 for NCC 'C' Army Wing holders), 26 for INA (6 for NCC 'C' Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) and 32 for AFA (3 for NCC 'C' Air Wing). UPSC had passed 2,601, 770 and 640 candidates in the written test for these three academies. Medical results are not counted in these lists, and date of birth and qualification checks are still going on at Army Headquarters, so every candidature is provisional. Send your original certificates with attested copies to Army, Naval or Air Headquarters as per your first choice, and tell them directly if your address changes. Marks will come only after the OTA final result of CDS (I) 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CDS I 2026 final result declared?
On 2 November 2026.
How many candidates qualified?
243: 155 for IMA, 63 for INA and 25 for AFA. Some names are common to more than one list.
How many vacancies are there?
IMA 100, INA 26 and AFA 32, including NCC 'C' certificate seats.
When will marks come?
After the final result of the OTA course for CDS (I) 2026.
Is the selection final?
It is provisional: medicals are not counted yet and DOB and qualification checks are still going on.
Important Links
UPSC CDS I 2026 फाइनल रिजल्ट – IMA, INA और AFA के लिए 243 उम्मीदवार सफल
संघ लोक सेवा आयोग ने संयुक्त रक्षा सेवा परीक्षा (I), 2026 का अंतिम परिणाम 2 नवंबर 2026 को घोषित कर दिया है। कुल 243 उम्मीदवार merit list में हैं: भारतीय सैन्य अकादमी के लिए 155 (162nd DE Course), भारतीय नौसेना अकादमी के लिए 63 और वायु सेना अकादमी के लिए 25 (No. 221 F(P) Course)। ये सूचियाँ अप्रैल 2026 की लिखित परीक्षा और रक्षा मंत्रालय के SSB interview के आधार पर बनी हैं।
Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) — मुख्य विवरण
| संस्था (Organisation) | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| परीक्षा | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 |
| Advt. No. | 04/2026 |
| Result Type | Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) |
| Result Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Qualified / Shortlisted | 243 candidates in three merit lists: 155 (IMA), 63 (INA), 25 (AFA); some names are common to more than one list |
| कुल पद | 158 (IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32) for this final list; OTA result comes separately |
| Exam Date | April 2026 (written), followed by SSB interviews |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | April 2026 |
| Written Result | 8 May 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | Held by the Services Selection Boards, Ministry of Defence |
| Final Result (Press Note) | 2 November 2026 |
| Marks | After the OTA final result of CDS (I) 2026 |
Final Result at a Glance (UPSC press note dated 02.11.2026)
| Academy / Course | Vacancies | Qualified in Written | Finally Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun — 162nd (DE) Course | 100 (incl. 13 NCC 'C' Army Wing) | 2,601 | 155 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala — Executive Branch (GS)/Hydro | 26 (incl. 6 NCC 'C' Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) | 770 | 63 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad — No. 221 F(P) Course | 32 (incl. 3 NCC 'C' Air Wing) | 640 | 25 |
Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA) कैसे देखें
- UPSC की website upsc.gov.in खोलें और What's New या Final Results में जाएं।
- 'Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026' खोलें।
- PDF में press note और तीन merit list (IMA, INA, AFA) हैं।
- Ctrl+F से अपना roll number या नाम खोजें। कुछ उम्मीदवार एक से ज़्यादा सूची में हैं।
आगे क्या (What's Next)
सरकार द्वारा बताई गई रिक्तियाँ हैं: IMA में 100 (13 NCC 'C' Army Wing के लिए), INA में 26 (6 NCC 'C' Naval Wing, 1 Hydro) और AFA में 32 (3 NCC 'C' Air Wing)। UPSC ने लिखित परीक्षा में इन तीन अकादमियों के लिए क्रमशः 2,601, 770 और 640 उम्मीदवार पास किए थे। इन सूचियों में medical परिणाम शामिल नहीं है, और Army Headquarters में जन्मतिथि व योग्यता की जांच चल रही है, इसलिए हर उम्मीदवारी अनंतिम है। अपनी पहली पसंद के अनुसार Army, Naval या Air Headquarters को मूल प्रमाणपत्र और सत्यापित प्रतियाँ भेजें, और पता बदलने पर सीधे उन्हें बताएं। अंक CDS (I) 2026 के OTA final result के बाद ही आएंगे।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
CDS I 2026 का फाइनल रिजल्ट कब आया?
2 नवंबर 2026 को।
कितने उम्मीदवार सफल हुए?
243: IMA के लिए 155, INA के लिए 63 और AFA के लिए 25। कुछ नाम एक से ज़्यादा सूची में हैं।
कितनी रिक्तियाँ हैं?
IMA 100, INA 26 और AFA 32, NCC 'C' certificate वाली सीटों सहित।
अंक कब आएंगे?
CDS (I) 2026 के OTA course के फाइनल रिजल्ट के बाद।
क्या चयन पक्का है?
यह अनंतिम है: medical अभी शामिल नहीं है और जन्मतिथि व योग्यता की जांच जारी है।
Important Links
Result Links / रिजल्ट लिंक
How to Check Result / रिजल्ट कैसे देखें
- Visit the official website: https://upsc.gov.in/
- Click on the "Result" or "Latest Result" link on the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click "Submit" to view your result.
- Download or take a printout of the result for future reference.
- Also download the scorecard if available for detailed marks.
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