CDS 1 Final Result 2026 (OUT): Download Merit List PDF at upsc.gov.in- Direct Link Here

CDS 1 Final Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the CDS 1 2026 Final Result on November 2, 2026. The result has been released for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 which is conducted for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA). A total of 243 candidates have qualified based on their written examination performance and SSB interviews. Candidates can check their names and roll numbers in the merit list PDF available on the official website at upsc.gov.in.

Through the CDS 1 Exam 2026 a total of 451 vacancies would be filled across various defence forces.

CDS 1 Result 2026 Download Link

UPSC has published the CDS 1 2026 final merit list in PDF format. All those prospective candidates who have appeared for the examination can download the result and search for their roll numbers to check their selection status. The merit list contains separate details for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. Check the direct link to download CDS 1 Result 2026 below.

CDS 1 Final Result 2026 Highlights

The CDS 1 2026 official notification was released on December 10, 2025. The written exam was conducted on April 12, 2026. The  selection process consists of a written exam, ssb interview, and medical exam. Check the details related to the recruitment drive below.  

How to Download UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the CDS 1 final merit list-

• Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

• On the homepage visit the What's New Section,

• Now you will have to click on the link Final result for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026

• Click on the result link to open the merit list PDF.

• Use the Ctrl+F shortcut to search for your roll number or name.

• Save and download the PDF for future reference.

Details Mentioned in UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2026

The CDS 1 final result PDF includes crucial details about those candidates who have qualified for admission to the respective defence academies. Candidates must check the following details:

• Candidate's name

• Roll number

• Academy name

• Merit list position

• Qualification status

The UPSC has also stated that marks of candidates who had appeared for the exam will be made available after the declaration of the final result for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) course of CDS 1 2026.