The Union Public Service Commission has released the written exam results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status for the SSB interview stage by downloading the result PDF from the official website.
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 03 Sep 2026 |
| Written Examination | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Written Result Declared | 19 Oct 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Department | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancy | 451 |
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 18 |
Mode Of Selection
- Written examination
- SSB interview (Stage I and Stage II)
- Medical examination
- Final merit list
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the What's New section or the Written Results section.
- Click the link for the written result of Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- The result PDF opens on the screen.
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF, and take a printout for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026?
Total vacancies: 451.
Disclaimer: Information is collected from official notifications. Please verify details on the official website before applying.