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UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 (Soon) - Download Result PDF at upsc.gov.in
The Union Public Service Commission declares the UPSC CDS 1 2026 result on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The commission will announce the UPSC CDS 1 result 2026 release date on the website. Candidates can use their credentials to download the UPSC CDS 1 result PDF. Candidates who cleared the UPSC CDS 1 exam will be qualified to attend the SSB interview. The Commission conducts the UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam to recruit the best candidates for many prominent roles in the Indian Defence Forces.
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The commission activated the answer key challenge window from April 18 to 22, 2026. The UPSC CDS 1 answer key was released online on April 16, 2026. The commission successfully conducted the UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam on April 12, 2026. The article below provides further information about the UPSC CDS 1 results. 2026.
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UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Date
Events | Dates |
UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
UPSC CDS 1 Result Date | To be announced |
SSB Interview date | To be announced |
Final result date | To be announced |
How to download the UPSC CDS 1 2026 Result?
The conducting body announces the UPSC CDS 1 result 2026 on the official website in the form of a PDF document. Candidates can make the UPSC CDS 1 result 2026 PDF download by following the steps below:
Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Examination’ tab
Select ‘Active Examinations’
Click on the link ‘Combined Defence Services Examination, 2026’ link
Go to the ‘UPSC CDS 1 result’ tab
The result PDF will be displayed on the screen
Download the PDF document
Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number.
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How to calculate the score in the UPSC CDS 1 exam?
The commission releases the final answer key along with the declaration of the results. Candidates can calculate their scores using the answer key by following the steps below.
For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded
A deduction of ⅓ mark will be made for each incorrect answer.
The total score will be determined by calculating the number of correct and incorrect responses.
In case more than one option is marked for a question, the response is considered incorrect, and negative marks will be deducted.
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Selection Process
The conducting body schedules the UPSC CDS 1 exam in different stages to select the best candidates. The UPSC CDS 1 selection process 2026 is as follows:
Written Examination
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Candidates should clear one stage to be qualified to appear for the next stage. The applicants must clear all the stages in the selection process to be recruited into the Academy of Defence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the selection process after the written exam?
A:
Candidates who qualify for the written exam are shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which involves an Intelligence and Personality Test.
Q: What documents are required for the SSB interview?
A:
You will need to produce the original and self-attested copies of your 10th and 12th class certificates (for DOB verification), graduation degree/provisional certificate, and any NCC certificates if applicable.
Q: Is there a minimum percentage required to pass?
A:
While there is no minimum percentage requirement to apply, candidates must qualify for the cut-off marks set by the UPSC for each academy (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA).
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There are certain age limit criteria determined by the conducting body. For more details, you can refer to the article mentioned below regarding the age limit for the UPSC CDS exam.
Eligibility criteria for CDS candidates
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If you are a female candidate with a DOB of May 25, 2002, you can appear for the CDS exam for 4 to 5 more attempts. Check out the CDS exam dates 2026 to learn more about how and when to appear for the examination.
Yes, you can apply for the CDS 1 2027 and CDS 2 2027 exams, but likely ONLY for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA). You will be overage for IMA, INA, and AFA.
CDS 1 2027 Eligibility
For the course commencing in January/April 2028, the approximate age cut-offs will be:
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Yes you're eligible . If you're born on 1 july 2003, you're eligible for UPSC CDS 2 in 2026 for IMA . For IMA the candidate must be born between 2 july 2002 and 1 july 2007
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