UPSC CDS 2 2026 Result Out; The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is release the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on 19th October 2026. The written examination was conducted on September 13, 2026, in offline mode across the country. Candidates who appeared for the CDS-2 exam are eagerly awaiting the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026. The results announced in PDF format containing the roll number and name of the shortlisted candidate. Candidates will be able to download their results by visiting the UPSC website-https://www.upsc.gov.in and direct link mentioned below.
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Result Out Overview
Organization Name
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026
Notification Number
11/2026-CDS-II
Total Vacancies
451
Result Date
19 October 2026
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20 May 2026
Application Start Date
20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
11 June 2026, 06:00 pm
Admit Card Release Date
3 September 2026
Written Examination Date
13 September 2026
Answer Key Date
16 September 2026
Result Date
19 October 2026
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
The age limit to apply for UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2026 varies according to the course.
For the Indian Military Academy and the Indian Naval Academy, unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
For the Air Force Academy, candidates should be born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2007.
For Officers Training Academy (Men and Women), candidates should be born not earlier than 01 July 2002 and not later than 01 July 2008.
Post / Course Name
Vacancy
Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
100
Any Graduate
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
26
B.Tech or B.Sc. with Physics as core/ elective subject and Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level
Air Force Academy (AFA)
32
Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.Tech
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Men
275
Any Graduate
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Women
18
Any Graduate
UPSC CDS (2) 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2026 will be completed in multiple stages as mentioned in the official notification.
Written Examination
SSB Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026?
Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), i.e., www.upsc.gov.in.
Under the What’s New section, click on the link that reads “Written Examination Result – Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.
CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF appears on the screen. Download the CDS Result PDF.
Search for your name and roll no. by pressing Ctrl+F and typing your name or roll no.
If your name appears on the screen, you have qualified for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026.
Save the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 for future reference.
