UPSC CDS 2026
Combined Defence Services Examination · Union Public Service Commission
About UPSC CDS
UPSC CDS selects graduates for officer training at IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. It is held twice a year.
Latest update: UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 – Out (Results, 02 Nov 2026)
Key facts
| Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Graduates |
| Selection | Written exam → SSB interview → Medical |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
| Preparation | How to prepare for Defence exams |
UPSC CDS Result & Cut-off
| Post Date | Recruitment Board | Notice | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | Union Public Service Commission UPSC | UPSC CDS-I Final Result 2026 – Out – 451 Posts | Get Details |
| 02/11/2026 | Union Public Service Commission | Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 | Get Details |
| 27/10/2026 | Union Public Service Commission UPSC | UPSC CDS-II (Name Wise) Result 2026 – Out – 451 Posts | Get Details |
| 26/10/2026 | Union Public Service Commission | Written Result (with name): Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 | Get Details |
| 20/10/2026 | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Out - Download Written Result PDF at upsc.gov.in – 451 Posts | Get Details |
| 19/10/2026 | Union Public Service Commission | Written Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 | Get Details |
UPSC CDS: questions
What is UPSC CDS?
UPSC CDS selects graduates for officer training at IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. It is held twice a year. It is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
Who can apply for UPSC CDS?
Graduates. Age limits and other conditions are given in each year's notification; check the latest notice on this page.
What is the selection process of UPSC CDS?
Written exam, then SSB interview, then Medical.
When is the next UPSC CDS exam?
No upcoming date has been announced in a notice yet. When Union Public Service Commission publishes the schedule it appears on this page.
What is the official website for UPSC CDS?
https://upsc.gov.in (upsc.gov.in). Apply and pay fees only there; GovtPulse is a private information site.