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    UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 (Soon) - Download Result PDF at upsc.gov.in

    UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 (Soon) - Download Result PDF at upsc.gov.in

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 23 Apr 2026, 06:30 PM IST

    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.

    UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 (Soon) - Download Result PDF at upsc.gov.in
    UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026

    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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    Questions related to CDS

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    Have a question related to CDS ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    Born on January 11, 2008, you will turn 22 in 2030. You will have 0 CDS attempts left for permanent commission academies (IMA/AFA/INA). However, you will have exactly 4 attempts for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), which you can utilize across your final year of graduation and

    Dear Student,

    If you want to give the CDS 1 2027 exam, the age limit varies depending on the specific academy you are applying for. The minimum age is 19 years. For Officers' Training Academy, the age limit is 19 to 25 years.

    Read more at : CDS Eligibility Criteria

    Hello, to prepare for the CDS exam, focus on the exam pattern, syllabus, and regular practice of previous years' papers and mock tests. Make a study plan and revise important topics regularly.

    For more information about the CDS exam, you can check this link: CDS Exam Pattern

    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, if your date of birth is 18 October 2002, you are likely to be eligible for CDS OTA in 2027, as the age limit for OTA is generally 19 to 25 years. Candidates applying for OTA are usually required to be born within the prescribed date

    Hi !!

    As per the UPSC CDS eligibility criteria for IMA, you are eligible to apply for the CDS 2 exam.