Short Detail:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the CDS I 2026 Final Result on 02/11/2026. If you took the SSB interview for IMA, INA or AFA, check your name or roll number in the merit list. UPSC announced 451 seats across five courses. The exam was held on 12/04/2026 after applications closed. The form was open from 10/12/2025 and {30/12/2025 (06:00 PM). UPSC will release the OTA final result separately.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS I Examination 2026
Advt No.: 4/2026 CDS-I
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 10/12/2025
- Form Last Date: 30/12/2025 (06:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 30/12/2025
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: 02/04/2026
- Exam Date: 12/04/2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 16/04/2026
- Written Exam Result: 08/05/2026
- Final Result: 02/11/2026
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹200
- Women / SC / ST: ₹0
- Online payment options: UPI, net banking, credit card or debit card.
UPSC CDS I 2026 Age Limit
Age Rules: Course-wise
- IMA, INA and OTA: Check the date-of-birth range for your course below.
- AFA: 20 to 24 years on 01/01/2027.
- Both dates in each birth-date range are included.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Who Can Use the AFA Age Relaxation? | Upper Age on 01/01/2027 | Allowed Birth Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Holders of a current Commercial Pilot Licence from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation | 26 years | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 |
UPSC CDS I 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 451
| Course | Seats | Training Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | January 2027 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | January 2027 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | January 2027 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Men | 275 | April 2027 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Women | 18 | April 2027 |
Eligibility Details
| Course | Who Could Apply | Birth Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Unmarried men with a recognised university degree in any stream. | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Unmarried men with a recognised engineering degree. | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | A recognised degree with Maths and Physics at 10+2, or a Bachelor of Engineering. Anyone under 25 must be unmarried. | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2007 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Men | A recognised graduation degree in any stream. The men’s course is open to unmarried applicants. | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2008 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Women | A recognised graduation degree. Unmarried women can apply. Widows and divorced women can also apply if they have no children and have not remarried. Divorce documents are required where applicable. | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2008 |
UPSC CDS I: Salary Details
The fixed training stipend listed in the notice is ₹56,100 a month. The starting officer rank falls under Pay Level 10, with a basic pay range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
Important Links
| CDS I Final Result PDF | Click Here |
| UPSC CDS I Exam Page | Click Here |
| Written Exam Roll Number List | Click Here |
| Written Exam Name List | Click Here |
| Provisional Answer Key | English | General Knowledge | Elementary Mathematics |
| Written Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Official Exam Notice | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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UPSC CDS I 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Objective Written Papers
| Course | Papers | Written Marks | Time Per Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA and AFA | English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics | 300 (100 per paper) | 2 hours |
| OTA | English and General Knowledge | 200 (100 per paper) | 2 hours |
For each wrong answer, UPSC deducted one-third of the marks for that question. Leaving a question blank did not cost marks.
SSB Tests and Admission
- Candidates who passed the written exam were called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) tests.
- Stage I checks reasoning through Officer Intelligence Rating tests. Candidates also describe and discuss a picture in the Picture Perception and Description Test.
- Only those who clear Stage I take the Stage II interview, group tasks and psychology tests and attend the conference. The SSB maximum is 300 marks for IMA, INA and AFA, and 200 for OTA.
- The written and SSB scores decide merit. Admission also depends on medical fitness, proof of eligibility and seats available.
How to Check the UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result
- Open the CDS I Final Result PDF under Important Links.
- Go to the IMA, INA or AFA list, depending on your course.
- Use the PDF search icon to find your roll number. Match the name shown beside it and save the PDF.
UPSC CDS I 2026: FAQS
Where can I download the UPSC CDS I 2026 final result?
Go to the official exam page and select Final Result under the documents section. Open the PDF and use the search tool to look for your roll number in the course list.
When did the UPSC CDS I 2026 final result come out?
UPSC declared the final result on 2 November 2026. It lists 155 candidates for the Indian Military Academy, 63 for the Indian Naval Academy and 25 for the Air Force Academy.
When will UPSC show CDS I 2026 marks?
The result notice says marks will be available after UPSC declares the Officers’ Training Academy final result. The current merit list is for the Army, Navy and Air Force academy courses listed in the PDF.
What does provisional mean in the UPSC CDS I 2026 result?
The authorities still have to verify the recommended candidates’ dates of birth and educational qualifications. Keep the original documents ready for checking and follow the instructions from the service headquarters for your course.
How many seats did UPSC announce for CDS I 2026?
There were 451 tentative seats in the exam notice. The two Officers’ Training Academy courses accounted for 293 of those seats, including 275 for men and 18 for women.
What was the UPSC CDS I 2026 application fee?
The application fee was ₹200. Women and candidates in the SC or ST category were exempt. Applicants who had to pay could use a credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking.
