UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Declared: 8,956 Qualify for SSB Interviews, What to Do Next
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Declared: 8,956 Qualify for SSB Interviews
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the written result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19 October 2026. The exam was held on 13 September 2026. A total of 8,956 candidates have qualified for interviews by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.
Courses covered
| Academy | Course | Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 163rd (DE) Course | July 2027 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala | Naval Academy course | July 2027 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | Pre-Flying Training Course 222 F(P) | July 2027 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 126th SSC (Men) (NT) and 126th SSC Women (NT) | October 2027 |
Some candidates appear in more than one list. OTA (Women) is a separate list.
How to check your result
- Go to upsc.gov.in and open What's New or Examination → Written Result.
- Open the PDF “Written Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.
- Search (Ctrl+F) for your roll number in each course list (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA).
Next steps
- Army first choice (IMA/OTA): register on joinindianarmy.nic.in to receive SSB call-up information. If you have already registered, do not register again.
- Navy or Air Force first choice: watch joinindiannavy.gov.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in and your registered email and phone for SSB dates.
- Change of address: tell the relevant Service Headquarters directly and promptly.
- Candidature is provisional. You must later prove your age, education and any NCC ‘C’ certificate claim with originals.
Deadlines for original certificates
| Course | Submit originals by |
|---|---|
| IMA and INA | 1 July 2027 |
| AFA | 13 May 2027 |
| SSC (OTA) | 1 October 2027 |
Originals go to the Service Headquarters named in the UPSC press note, not to UPSC.
Helplines
UPSC facilitation counter: 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 (9 AM–8 PM). For SSB matters, use the Service numbers listed in the press note on upsc.gov.in. Marksheets will be online within 15 days of the final OTA result and stay up for 30 days.
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