UPSC CDS 2 2026 written result came out on 19.10.2026 for the exam held on 13.09.2026. In all, 8,956 candidates qualified for the SSB interview for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA courses starting in July and October 2027.
The Naval Academy is the tightest list: 1,435 candidates for 26 seats, about 55 per seat. IMA has 2,610 for 100 seats and AFA 636 for 32. One candidate can appear in more than one list, which is why the lists add up to more than 8,956.
Short details
| Name of exam | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026, notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Seats | 451: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA men 275, OTA women 18 |
| Written exam | Held 13.09.2026, result 19.10.2026 |
| Qualified for SSB | 8,956 candidates (lists overlap except OTA women) |
| Next stage | SSB interview, call-up through the service of your first choice |
Important links
| Written result, roll number lists (19.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 07.11.2026 |
| Written result with names (26.10.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 07.11.2026 |
| SSB registration, Army first choice (Join Indian Army) | Click hereLive, checked 07.11.2026 |
| CDS 2 2026 notification PDF | Click hereLive, checked 07.11.2026 |
Candidates in each list
| Indian Military Academy | 2,610 roll numbers for 100 seats |
| Indian Naval Academy | 1,435 roll numbers for 26 seats |
| Air Force Academy | 636 roll numbers for 32 seats |
| OTA men (SSC) | 8,092 roll numbers for 275 seats |
| OTA women (SSC) | 360 roll numbers for 18 seats |
How to check the result
- Open the roll number lists from the Important links table.
- Press Ctrl+F (or Find in page on a phone) and type your 7 digit roll number. Check every course list you applied for.
- If Army (IMA or OTA) is your first choice, register on Join Indian Army to get the SSB call-up.
FAQ
How many candidates qualified UPSC CDS 2 2026?
8,956, as per the UPSC press note of 19.10.2026.
When do I submit original certificates?
To the service headquarters, not UPSC: by 01.07.2027 for IMA and INA, 13.05.2027 for AFA and 01.10.2027 for OTA.
Why is my roll number in more than one list?
UPSC prepares separate lists per course, and a candidate who chose several courses can qualify for more than one.