UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 at a glance
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the written exam result for Combined Defence Services Examination Two 2026. A total of 8,956 candidates have qualified for the Services Selection Board interview. This includes 2,610 for the Indian Military Academy, 1,435 for the Indian Naval Academy, 636 for the Air Force Academy, 8,092 for Officers Training Academy men, and 360 for Officers Training Academy women.
Candidates who gave the written exam on 13 September 2026 can check their result on the official website. Qualified students must register on the joinindianarmy website for further selection steps. Courses for IMA, INA and AFA will start in July 2027 while OTA courses for men and women will start in October 2027.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Likhit pariksha | 2026-09-13 |
| Written result (press note) | 2026-10-19 |
| Course shuru - IMA 163rd (DE), INA, AFA 222 F(P) | July 2027 |
| Course shuru - OTA 126th SSC (purush aur mahila) | October 2027 |
Eligibility
Reserved categories get age relaxation as per the rules in the notification. Check your category and the cut-off date for age in the official PDF.
Selection process
- UPSC written exam
- SSB interview – 5 days
- Medical and final merit
How to apply
- Open the official website (www.upsc.gov.in) and find the link for this notification.
- Register with your mobile number and e-mail; note the registration number.
- Fill the form with your 10th certificate details – name, date of birth and spelling must match.
- Upload the photo, signature and any documents asked, in the size the notice gives.
- Pay the fee online and download the final submitted form. Keep a printout.
Apply only on the official website. No agent, no "setting" – anyone asking money for selection is a fraud.
Official links
Guides for this exam
Prepare for NDA / CDS at Solanki Defence Academy
At Solanki Defence Academy in Bhagalpur, Bihar, students preparing for defence exams get complete guidance under an ex-para commando trainer. We focus on both written test preparation in classrooms and physical training on the ground. Our campus includes hostel and mess facilities so students can focus fully on their studies and physical fitness without worry.
Questions
When was the UPSC CDS 2 written exam held?
The written exam was held on 13 September 2026.
When was the written result declared?
The written result press note was released on 19 October 2026.
How many candidates passed for the SSB interview?
A total of 8,956 candidates passed for the SSB interview.
Where can candidates check the official result PDF?
Candidates can check the result on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Does Solanki Defence Academy prepare for NDA / CDS?
Yes. Physical and written preparation on one campus in Adampur, Bhagalpur, with hostel and mess. Call +91 97982 20164.
Does Solanki Defence Academy prepare for NDA / CDS?
Yes. Physical and written preparation on one campus in Adampur, Bhagalpur, with hostel and mess. Call +91 97982 20164.
Facts taken from the official notification and public notices, last checked 6 Nov 2026. Dates and rules change with corrigenda – always confirm on the official website before you apply or travel for a test.
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