The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Result for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-II) 2026 on its official website. The examination was conducted on 13 September 2026 for the recruitment of officers in various defence academies. The online application process for this recruitment started on 20 May 2026 and the last date to submit the application form along with fee payment was 11 June 2026. Admit cards were made available from 03 September 2026 and the provisional answer key was released on 16 September 2026. A total of 451 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive covering Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Candidates who appeared in the written examination can now check their results using their enrollment number, registration number or date of birth by logging into the official portal. The selection process consists of a written test followed by the SSB Interview. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with specific subject requirements depending on the academy. Age criteria mandate that candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008, with relaxation as per UPSC rules. All interested candidates are advised to download their result and keep a printout for future reference. The direct link to download the result PDF is provided in the important links section below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 03 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | 16 September 2026 |
| Result Date | 19 October 2026 (Available Now) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST / All Female | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible. |
| Age Relaxation | Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026 rules. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 |
| Total | 451 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
| Academy | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| For IMA & OTA | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. |
| For Naval Academy | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. |
| For Air Force | Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. |
For more details read the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Conducted by UPSC |
| SSB Interview | Service Selection Board Interview |
How to Check & Download UPSC CDS II Result 2026
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official UPSC website. |
| 2 | Go to the Examinations section. |
| 3 | Find Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. |
| 4 | Click on the Examination Result link. |
| 5 | The result will appear on the screen. |
| 6 | Download and save the result for future reference. |
| 7 | Take a printout of the result. |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q: When will the UPSC CDS II Exam 2026 be conducted?
A: The UPSC CDS II 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026 (Sunday).
Q: How can I check the UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2026?
A: Candidates can check the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website and checking the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 section.
Q: Where can I download the UPSC CDS II Exam Time Table 2026?
A: Candidates can download the official exam timetable from the UPSC website under the What’s New or CDS II examination section.
Q: What are the exam timings for UPSC CDS II 2026?
A: The English paper will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/