CDS Result 2026 (CDS 1), Merit List PDF in May
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After the completion of the CDS 1 Exam, thousands of candidates who appeared in the exam are now waiting for the result release, which is expected in May 2026. UPSC Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) (I) 2026 was held on 12th April 2026 (Sunday). Only those candidates who will be declared qualified in the written exam will be shortlited for the next stage i.e., the interview
CDS Result 2026
Through the CDS 2026 exam, 450 vacancies will be recruited for the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. CDS Result 2026 for the written exam will be released in PDF format, including the roll number and name of candidates qualified in the written exam.
| CDS 1 Result 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service CDS 1 Exam 2026 |
| Vacancies | 451 |
| Level of Exam | National |
| CDS 1 Exam Date | 12th April 2026 |
| UPSC CDS 1 Result Date | May 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination SSB Interview Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF
The result for the Combined Defence Service CDS 1 Exam 2026 will be uploaded on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at https://www.upsc.gov.in/, and the same link will also be shared below. The candidates who appeared in the written examination can download the CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF and search for their roll number in the list of selected candidates.
How to Check UPSC CDS 1 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 (I), 2026".
- CDS 1 Result 2026 PDF format 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) Exam 2025.
- Save the UPSC CDS Result 2026 for future reference.
CDS Marksheet 2026
The CDS Marksheet includes the candidate’s roll number, name, date of birth, total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB Interview, and final total marks. The marks obtained by candidates in the Combined Defence Services (CDS-1) Exam 2026 will be released on the official website of UPSC within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result of OTA (after conducting the SSB Interview) and will remain available for 30 days.