New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written examination result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026, with 8,956 candidates qualifying for the next stage of the selection process.
According to an official announcement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on October 19, 2026, the shortlisted candidates are eligible to appear before the Service Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence for interviews and further assessment.
The written examination was conducted on September 13, 2026. The Commission has published the roll numbers of successful candidates, whose candidature remains provisional until the prescribed eligibility conditions and documents are verified.
8,956 Candidates Qualify for SSB Interviews
The successful candidates have qualified for consideration for admission to courses at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
The courses covered by the result are:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 163rd (DE) Course, commencing in July 2027.
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala – Course commencing in July 2027.
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – 222 F(P) Pre-Flying Training Course, commencing in July 2027.
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 126th SSC (Men) (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in October 2027.
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 126th SSC (Women) (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in October 2027.
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UPSC has clarified that some candidates appear in more than one course-wise list, except the OTA Women list. The course-wise figures should therefore not be added together without accounting for overlapping candidates.
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Candidature Provisional; Original Certificates Mandatory
The Commission has stated that the candidature of all candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result lists is provisional.
Candidates must submit original certificates supporting their date of birth, educational qualifications and applicable NCC qualifications to the designated service headquarters.
The deadlines are as follows:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): July 1, 2027
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): July 1, 2027
- Air Force Academy (AFA): May 13, 2027
- Short Service Commission (SSC) Courses: October 1, 2027
UPSC has warned that failure to submit the required certificates within the stipulated deadlines will result in cancellation of candidature.
Candidates must not send original certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
Army First-Choice Candidates Must Register for SSB Interview
Candidates who have qualified in the written examination and selected the Army, including IMA or OTA, as their first preference must register on the Indian Army’s recruitment website, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
The registration will enable candidates to receive information regarding their SSB interview call-up.
Candidates who have already registered on the recruitment portal have been advised not to register again.
Those who have changed their address should immediately inform the relevant Army, Navy or Air Force headquarters, depending on their first preference.
Where Candidates Must Submit Original Documents
Candidates whose first preference is IMA or SSC must submit their documents to the relevant recruitment sections at Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
For candidates whose first preference is the Navy, documents must be submitted to IHQ of MoD (Navy), DMPR (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, C Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011.
Air Force first-choice candidates must submit their documents to the Directorate of Personnel (Officers), Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001.
Candidates should follow the relevant service headquarters’ instructions regarding document submission.
How to Check UPSC CDS II Result 2026
Candidates can check the written result through the official UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in.
They should open the CDS II 2026 written result notification and check the published roll-number lists for the relevant academy or course.
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the lists should carefully review the SSB interview registration requirements and certificate submission deadlines.
UPSC and SSB Helpdesk Numbers
UPSC has provided contact details for candidates seeking clarification about the examination and the SSB interview process.
The Commission’s Facilitation Counter near the Examination Hall Building is available on working days between 10 am and 5 pm.
The UPSC Candidate Help Desk can be contacted at 011-24041001 and 011-40303444 between 9 am and 8 pm on all days.
For SSB interview-related queries, candidates may contact the respective services:
- Army: 011-26175473; www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Navy: 011-23010097; [email protected]; www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Air Force: 011-23010231 (extensions 7645, 7646 and 7610); careerindianairforce.cdac.in
When Will UPSC Release CDS II 2026 Marksheets?
UPSC has clarified that the marksheets of candidates will be made available on www.upsconline.nic.in within 15 days of the publication of the final result of the OTA course, following completion of SSB interviews.
The marksheets will remain available on the website for 30 days.
The current announcement relates to the written examination result and does not constitute final selection for admission to the defence academies. Candidates must complete the remaining selection stages and satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements.
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