- CDS 1 2026 result — live updates
- CDS 1 2026 written result — the two official lists
- Name wise list or roll number list — which one to open
- How to check your CDS 1 2026 result
- CDS 1 2026 final result status
- What the SSB interview stage involves
- Other CDS documents live on the UPSC board right now
- Important Links
The CDS 1 2026 Result Name Wise List is out. UPSC published the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 written result in two separate files — a roll-number list on 8 May 2026 and a name-wise list on 20 May 2026 — for the examination held on 12 April 2026. Both are still live on the Commission server and both are linked at the end of this page. The final result for this cycle has not been declared.
CDS 1 2026 result — live updates
Latest update: The written result is out in both formats. The final result follows the SSB interview cycle and has not been announced.
Last checked: 22.08.2026
CDS 1 2026 written result — the two official lists
| Written result question | What UPSC has published |
|---|---|
| Name-wise qualified list | Published 20 May 2026, a 1.9 MB PDF carrying candidate names alongside roll numbers |
| Roll-number qualified list | Published 8 May 2026, an 882 KB PDF listing qualified roll numbers only |
| Examination this result belongs to | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026, written examination held on 12 April 2026 |
| What qualifying actually means | Selection for the Services Selection Board interview conducted by the Ministry of Defence, not final selection |
| Are both files still live | Yes. Both were re-tested on the Commission server on 22 August 2026 and open normally |
Name wise list or roll number list — which one to open
| Which CDS list should I open | Reason to pick that one |
|---|---|
| If you remember your roll number | Open the roll-number list. It is the smaller file, the faster search, and it was published first |
| If you have lost your roll number | Open the name-wise list published on 20 May, which carries names against roll numbers |
| If someone is checking on your behalf | The name-wise list is the practical one, since a name is easier to confirm than a remembered roll number |
| If your name is a common one | Confirm the roll number printed beside the name rather than trusting the name alone, because duplicates are normal in a national list |
| If the file will not open on mobile | The name-wise file is close to 2 MB and can stall on a weak connection; let it download fully before searching |
How to check your CDS 1 2026 result
- Open the name-wise or roll-number PDF from the Important Links table at the end of this page.
- Wait for the file to finish downloading. A partly loaded PDF returns no search matches and looks exactly like a failed result.
- Press Ctrl+F, or use your reader’s find option on mobile, and type your full roll number or your name exactly as printed on the e-admit card.
- If the entry appears, note the roll number printed against it and keep a screenshot.
- Check the other list as well. The two files were published twelve days apart and it costs nothing to confirm on both.
- Watch your registered email, because the SSB interview call and Selection Centre allotment reach candidates through the Commission and the Ministry of Defence, not through this PDF.
What if your roll number is not found in the list
Search the exact roll number printed on your e-admit card rather than a partial number, and try the name-wise file separately before concluding anything, because the two documents were released on different dates. If the entry is absent from both, the written score did not reach the cut-off drawn for this cycle. UPSC does not re-evaluate CDS written papers, and the marks of candidates who are not recommended are published only after the entire selection process for that examination is complete — which is why the marks file for CDS (II) 2025 appeared in August 2026, months after its own written result.
CDS 1 2026 final result status
| Final result question | Position as on 22 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Is the CDS 1 2026 final result out | No. The UPSC What’s New board carries no final result for CDS (I) 2026 |
| What stage the cycle is at | The SSB interview stage, which runs for months after a written result rather than weeks |
| What the final result will contain | The names of candidates recommended for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy |
| How the final merit is decided | On the combined written and SSB score; the medical board decides fitness and does not add marks |
| Where it will be published | On the UPSC website under What’s New and in the final result section, as a PDF carrying names and roll numbers |
What the SSB interview stage involves
| SSB stage question | What it means for a qualified candidate |
|---|---|
| Length of the process | Five days at a Selection Centre, covering screening, psychological tests, group testing and the interview |
| What is being assessed | Officer-like qualities, reasoning and personality rather than the academic knowledge tested in the written paper |
| After being recommended | A medical examination follows; a recommendation is not a selection until the medical board clears the candidate |
| Documents to keep ready | Original matriculation and graduation certificates, the e-admit card, identity proof and the photographs used in the application |
| If you are not recommended | A candidate may appear in a later CDS cycle; there is no appeal against an SSB board decision |
Other CDS documents live on the UPSC board right now
| Current CDS document | What it is and when it was published |
|---|---|
| CDS (II) 2025 final result for OTA | Published 7 August 2026, the recommended list for the Officers Training Academy course of that cycle |
| Marks of recommended candidates, CDS (II) 2025 | Published 21 August 2026, the most recent CDS document on the board |
| CDS (II) 2026 examination time table | Published 10 August 2026, the schedule for the next CDS examination |
| Why this matters to a CDS (I) 2026 candidate | The CDS (II) 2025 timeline shows the real gap between a written result and a final result on this examination |
Important Links
| Official UPSC document | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Download name wise qualified list PDF | CDS (I) 2026 name-wise list, 20.05.2026 |
| Download roll number list PDF | CDS (I) 2026 roll-number list, 08.05.2026 |
| CDS (II) 2025 final result PDF | Final result for OTA, 07.08.2026 |
| Marks of recommended candidates PDF | CDS (II) 2025 marks, 21.08.2026 |
| CDS (II) 2026 exam time table PDF | Time table, 10.08.2026 |
| UPSC official website | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC online application portal | upsconline.nic.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CDS 1 2026 result name wise list available?
Yes. UPSC published the name-wise list of candidates qualified in the CDS (I) 2026 written examination on 20 May 2026, twelve days after the roll-number list of 8 May 2026.
What is the difference between the name wise list and the roll number list?
The roll-number list carries only qualified roll numbers. The name-wise list carries candidate names alongside their roll numbers, which is what to use if you no longer have your roll number.
When was the CDS 1 2026 written examination held?
On 12 April 2026. The written result followed on 8 May 2026 in roll-number form and on 20 May 2026 in name-wise form.
Does qualifying in the CDS 1 2026 written result mean I am selected?
No. It means you are called for the Services Selection Board interview conducted by the Ministry of Defence. Final selection follows SSB and the medical board.
Is the CDS 1 2026 final result declared?
No. As on 22 August 2026 the UPSC What's New board carries no final result for CDS (I) 2026. The SSB interview stage is still running.
How do I search my name in the CDS 1 2026 result PDF?
Download the file fully, then press Ctrl+F, or use the find option in your mobile PDF reader, and type your name exactly as printed on the e-admit card. Confirm the roll number printed beside it.
My roll number is not in the list. Can I ask for re-evaluation?
No. UPSC does not re-evaluate CDS written papers. Check both files first, because they were published on different dates, before concluding that the score fell short.
When will I get my CDS 1 2026 marks?
Marks of candidates who are not recommended are published only after the entire selection process for that examination is complete. For CDS (II) 2025 that file appeared on 21 August 2026, months after its written result.
How long does the SSB interview take?
Five days at a Selection Centre, covering screening, psychological tests, group testing and the interview. It assesses officer-like qualities rather than academic knowledge.
Is a recommendation at SSB the same as selection?
No. A medical examination follows the recommendation, and a candidate is not selected until the medical board clears them.
Which academies does the CDS final result cover?
The Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Officers Training Academy, listed academy-wise in the final result PDF.
Where can I see the next CDS examination schedule?
The CDS (II) 2026 examination time table was published by UPSC on 10 August 2026 and is linked in the Important Links table on this page.