CDS Result 2021 - Dates, Download Scorecard, Final Result, Merit List Here

CDS Result 2021 - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the CDS 1 2021 result at its official website @upsc.gov.in, in the third week of March 2021. CDS 1 2021 result will be released in PDF format and consists of the roll number of all the qualified candidates for the CDS exam. CDS result 2021 is released level wise for AFA, IMA, INA and OTA. Candidates qualifying one stage of the exam as per the CDS result will be qualified for the next stage which is the SSB (Service Selection Board). On the basis of candidates performance in the result of CDS 2021, UPSC will release the scorecard of all the candidates selected for the final recruitment of CDS 2021 into the academies. Apart from the result, aspirants must also check the CDS cut off 2021. Check all details related to the CDS result 2021 here.
Latest Updates: CDS result 2021 to be announced soon. Check the details about the CDS cutoff 2021.

CDS result 2021 Dates

CDS Events	CDS 1 2021	CDS 2 2021
CDS 1 2021 Exam	February 7, 2021	November 14, 2021
CDS 1 result date 2021	March 2021	December 2021
SSB Interview Date	July/ August 2021	--
Result of SSB Interview	--	--
Final result	October 2021	--

Quick links:
How to Prepare for CDS?
CDS Question Papers 2021

CDS Result Previous Year Statistics

Year	Exam	No. of candidates who applied	No. of candidates who qualified written exams	No. of candidates who qualified SSB Interview
2019	CDS I	--	7,953	267
2018	CDS II	--	7,650	295
2018	CDS I	2,61,309	8,261	272
2017	CDS II	2,66,102	8,692	419
2017	CDS I	1,83,844	8,548	441
2016	CDS II	2,76,210	8,563	593
2016	CDS I	2,36,307	8,411	325

How to check CDS result 2021?

UPSC will release the CDS 2021 result in online mode in PDF format. Candidates should follow below-mentioned steps to check the result.

Step 1: Visit official website - upsc.gov.in

Step 2: Go to the “Examination” tab.

Step 3: Click on “Active Examinations” from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Click on “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2021”.

Step 5: Click on download Combined Defence Services (I) result in 2021.

Step 6: A PDF with Roll Number of selected candidates will appear on the screen. Press “Ctrl + F” and type your Roll Number. If it is there in the list, you have qualified in CDS (I) 2021 Written Exam and are eligible to appear for the next round.

Step 7: Download and save the Result of CDS (I) 2021 for future

Quick links:
CDS Syllabus 2021
CDS Exam Analysis 2021

Details mentioned on the CDS result 2021

CDS result 2021 Scorecard

Name of Academy (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA)
The Roll Number of the shortlisted candidates

Details Mentioned On Final CDS Result 2021

Name of the candidate
Name of Academy (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA)
Roll Number of the shortlisted candidate

UPSC CDS Result 2021 Scorecard

UPSC releases CDS 2021 result scorecard along with the final result. CDS 2021 scorecard will be released in PDF format. Candidates will be able to check the marks secured by them in the written exam as well as in SSB Interview along with their roll number and name in the scorecard.

How does UPSC calculate the score of the CDS result?

UPSC calculates the score by following the process mentioned below-

Candidates will get plus 1 mark for each correct answer.
For incorrect answers, 1/3 marks will be deducted as negative marking.
If candidates answer more than one option it will be treated as the wrong answer and will be counted as negative marks.

CDS Marksheet 2021

UPSC releases the mark sheet of CDS consisting of the marks obtained by qualified candidates along with candidate’s roll number, name, date of birth, total marks obtained in written exam & SSB Interview and final total marks.

What after the final declaration of CDS result 2021?

Candidates who qualify in the written exam of CDS 2021 will be eligible to appear for the final round, which is the SSB interview and Intelligence and Personality Test. The SSB call letter will be sent to all candidates at their registered email ID, the admit card of SSB will have the reporting time and date along with the address of SSB centre. All candidates are required to carry the following documents for the SSB interview in original format:

SSB admit card
10th and 12th class mark sheet
Graduation and Post graduation (if mentioned in the registration form) degree and mark sheet)
NCC certificates (if required)
Identity proof - Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Pan Card

CDS Cutoff 2021

Academy	CDS Written Exam cutoff	CDS Final cutoff
AFA	135 marks	253
IMA	121 marks	242
INA	112 marks	228
OTA (Men)	84 marks	162
OTA (Women)	84 marks	163

Previous Year CDS Cut off Marks

Aspirants can check previous year cut off marks of UPSC CDS in the tables mentioned below.

Cut off Marks UPSC CDS (1) 2019

Academy	Written Exam	Final Exam
	Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate*	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	116	242
INA	105	233
AFA	129	264
OTA (Men)	78	160
OTA (Women)	78	162

Cut off Marks UPSC CDS (1) 2018

Academy	Written Exam	Final Exam
	Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate*	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	118	240
INA	98	225
AFA	138	279
OTA (Men)	69	154
OTA (Women)	69	150

UPSC CDS Toppers

IMA

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Parvesh Kumar
AIR 2	Sumeet Mal
AIR 3	Agniprava Mukherjee

INA

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Hitesh Yadav
AIR 2	Prashant Tyagi
AIR 3	Saad Ahmed Siddiqui

AFA

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Tejas Mohlah
AIR 2	Prashant Tyagi
AIR 3	Kaanad Wanchoo

Also read
CDS Exam Centres 2021
CDS Selection Process 2021

Result

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CDS Result 2021 - Dates, Download Scorecard, Final Result, Merit List Here

Question: How to download the CDS result 2021?

Answer:

To download the result visit the official website and check the steps as mentioned in the article above.

Question: I am unable to download my CDS 2021 result. What can I do?

Answer:

There must be a problem with browsers from where you might be accessing the result. Use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Chrome. If the problem still persists, clear the cache memory of your system then login into the website. You would be able to download the result.

Question: What's the time difference between CDS result and SSB?

Answer:

There is not much gap between the release of CDS 2021 result and SSB interview. The SSB interview is conducted between 30 to 60 days.

Question: If I've registered late after the CDS result, can I get an SSB call then also?

Answer:

Yes you will get the call. It is not necessary to register. If you have cleared the written exam you will be able to receive an email for an SSB interview.

Question: How long after the CDS 2021 result do I receive the mail inviting me for SSB?

Answer:

It generally takes 1-2 months.

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Questions related to CDS

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My DOB is June 23 1998 I am I eligible for CDS 2021?

harshita sharan Student Expert 24th Feb, 2021

Hello Dear,

Yes, The candidate born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 . So you will are eligible according to this years' eligibility criteria. CDS Notification is published by Union Public Service Commission. CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of:

Written Test
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Merit List

Follow the link below for more information:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

Good Luck

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my dob is April 2004 ,am I eligible for cds paper 2in 2022

Guljabin Quadri 15th Feb, 2021

Hello,

As per as your Date Of Birth, you will be 18 years of old by April 2022, which does not fulfill the required CDS Eligibility Criteria 2022 as per Age Limit which is 19 - 25 years of old( unmarried).

Candidates should be graduates and between the age group of 19 to 25 years. CDS eligiblity criteria 2021 is based on age limit, educational qualification, nationality and more.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

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Can 1st year BCA student apply for CDS OTA ?

Aditya Kumar Student Expert 15th Feb, 2021

Hi

I am extremely sorry to tell you dear but you are not eligible for CDS OTA if you are in the first year of BCA

This is because,

To be eligible for CDS OTA you should have completed your graduation course, also students who are in the final year of their degree examination are eligible

but you are still in the first year of your BCA ,thus you are not eligible. You can apply for CDS OTA either after the completion of your bca or in the final year of your BCA.

For your reference CDS eligibility criteria is provided below:-

*Nationality :-
-)you should be indian/nepali/bhutani
-) or you should be a tibetan refugee who came here before January, 1962 in india to settle permanently .
-)or you should be of indian origin migrated from following countries to settle here in India permanently :-
-> Burma,
->Pakistan,
->Sri Lanka & East African Countries

The age limit and marital status for different CDS courses is provided below:-

*Indian Military Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried

*Indian Naval Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried

*Air Force Academy :- you should be between 20 to 24 years and unmarried

*Officers' Training Academy (Men) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and can be either unmarried or Married

*Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and unmarried or widow or a Divorcee

Educational qualifications required for CDS is provided below:-

*Indian Military Academy :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible.

*Indian Naval Academy :- Must have bachelor's degree in engineering or should be in final year of your engineering.

*Air Force Academy :- You should have bachelor's degree in engineering or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with physics and mathematics in your 10+2 level . Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible

* OTA (Men) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible.

* OTA (Women - Non-Technical) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible

For detailed information you can visit our page the link for the same is provided below :-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ cds -eligibility-criteria

If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you

Thank you

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i have a 60.62% marks in 12th science so....can i apply for cds and afcat examination.. .

Koustav Dey 11th Feb, 2021

Hello,

You need to hold a graduation degree in order to apply for both of the CDS and AFCAT exam. Your class 12th marks won't pose any hindrance.

The education qualification needed for CDS are:

For I.M.A. and OTA, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a university or equivalent degree from institutions that have been recognized by the Central/State Government.
For INA candidate needs to have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/institution.
Also, to apply to Air Force Academy, the candidates need a degree from a recognized university( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2) or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Also, apart from educational eligibility criteria, you also need to fulfill the other criteria to be eligible. Check the link below for more information regarding this

CDS: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

AFCAT: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat

Good luck!

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BSc(cbz) is ok to Join AFA in CDS ? PLEASE ANSWER

Sai Sri Nandan Ch 11th Feb, 2021

Hello,

I am not very sure of BSc(CBZ) acceptance for CDS.

But I can provide you these links to check out:

https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

http://careerairforce.nic.in/

These are the official sites of the Indian Airforce. You can check the career options from these sites.

Through these links, you can also check out which branch (flying or technical or non technical) you are eligible.

Also, please note that, CDS is not the only entrance for AFA. You have options like AFCAT and NCC Special Entry also. You can check these also through the links provided.

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