The Union Public Service Commission has declared the CDS II 2026 result on 19 October 2026. The written examination took place on 13 September 2026 for 451 posts across the Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers Training Academy.

Candidates can now check their results on the official UPSC website using their registration details. Successful candidates will proceed to the SSB interview stage.

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Result declared on 19 October 2026. Download your scorecard immediately from the official link.

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date (Online Form)20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online11 June 2026 (Extended)
CDS II 2026 Exam Date13 September 2026
Result Declaration19 October 2026

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General and OBC Male Candidates₹200
Female, SC, and ST CandidatesExempted (Nil)

Age Limit

AcademyAge Limit
IMA & INAUnmarried males born between 2nd July 2003 and 1st July 2008 (19-24 years)
AFA20 to 24 years (Born between 2nd July 2003 and 1st July 2007)
OTA (Men & Women)Born between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2008 (19-25 years)

Vacancy Details

AcademyNumber of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Air Force Academy (AFA)32
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)293 (275 Men + 18 Women)
Total451

Eligibility Criteria (Education)

AcademyEducational Qualification
IMA & OTADegree from a recognized university (any stream)
INAB.E. / B.Tech degree in Engineering
AFADegree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering

Salary Details

RankPay ScalePay Matrix Level
Lieutenant (Starting Rank)₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500Level 10
Military Service Pay (MSP)₹15,500/monthN/A

Exam Pattern

AcademySubjectsDuration & Marks
IMA, INA, and AFAEnglish, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics2 hours and 100 marks per subject (Total 300 marks)
OTAEnglish, General Knowledge2 hours and 100 marks per subject (Total 200 marks)

Result Checking Steps

  • Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
  • Go to the Examinations section and select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
  • Click the Examination Result link.
  • Enter your enrollment or registration number and date of birth.
  • View, download, and print the result PDF for future reference.

Next Stage

Shortlisted candidates will appear for the SSB Interview. The final selection depends on performance in the written exam and SSB.

Important Links

Link DescriptionURL
Download CDS II 2026 ResultClick Here
UPSC Official WebsiteVisit Official Webiste

Stay updated on the official UPSC website for SSB details and further instructions. Check your result promptly and prepare for the next stage.