The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) 1 2026. Thousands of candidates who appeared in the examination were eagerly waiting for the result, which has now been released on the official UPSC website.
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Result Declared: 8826 Candidates Qualify for SSB Interview
According to the official update, a total of 8,826 candidates have successfully cleared the written examination and are now eligible to appear for the next phase of the selection process — the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
The CDS 1 2026 examination was conducted on 12 April 2026 across various centres in India for recruitment into prestigious defence academies including:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
How to Check CDS 1 2026 Result
Candidates can follow these simple steps to check their result:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
- Open the “Examinations” section
- Click on “Active Examinations”
- Select “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026”
- Download the result PDF
- Use Ctrl + F to search your roll number in the list
Next Stage: SSB Interview
Candidates who qualified in the written examination will now appear for the SSB Interview, which is conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This stage evaluates candidates on various officer-like qualities including leadership, communication skills, intelligence, personality, and decision-making ability.
The SSB selection procedure generally includes:
- Screening Test
- Psychological Tests
- Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
- Personal Interview
- Conference Round
Candidates who clear the SSB Interview will further undergo a medical examination before the preparation of the final merit list.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates who selected Army (IMA/OTA) as their first preference are required to register on the Indian Army recruitment website to receive SSB interview call-up information. Those already registered earlier do not need to register again.
Candidates must also keep their original documents ready, including:
- Educational Certificates
- Date of Birth Proof
- Identity Documents
- NCC Certificates (if applicable)
A Major Step Towards Armed Forces Career
The declaration of the CDS 1 2026 result marks an important milestone for defence aspirants aiming to join the Indian Armed Forces as officers. Candidates who have cleared the written examination should now focus on personality development, communication skills, current affairs, and physical fitness to perform well in the SSB Interview.
The journey ahead is challenging but rewarding, and with proper preparation and confidence, aspirants can move one step closer to serving the nation.
