CDS 2 Result 2026 Out @upsc.gov.in, Download Result PDF
October 19, 2026 by Poonam Chand
The Union Public Service Commission has officially released
the CDS 2 Result 2026 on 19 October 2026 on its official website
@www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the written examination conducted
on 13 September 2026 can download the result PDF and check whether their roll
number has been shortlisted for the next stage, which is the SSB Interview
round.
In this article, we provide the latest updates on the CDS 2
Result 2026, including the direct download link, steps to download, details
mentioned on it, and much more.
CDS 2 Result 2026 Out
The result has been declared on 19 October 2026, and as per
the latest updates, 8,956 candidates have qualified for the Services Selection
Board (SSB) Interview round. Candidates who appeared in the Combined Defence
Services Examination (2), 2026, held on 13 September 2026, can now check their
result and download the merit list PDF from the official UPSC website at
upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CDS 2 Result Released: Key Details
Candidates who appeared in the written examination can
access the CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF from the official UPSC website and search
their roll number using the Ctrl + F shortcut. Refer to the table below for key
updates and information:
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam
Conducting Body |
Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC) |
|
Examination
Name |
Combined
Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
|
Written Exam
Date |
13 September
2026 |
|
CDS 2 Result
2026 Date |
19 October
2026 |
|
Result Status |
Released |
|
Total
Qualified Candidates |
8,956 |
|
Result Mode |
Online |
|
Result Format |
PDF |
|
Next Stage |
SSB Interview |
|
Official
Website |
upsc.gov.in |
CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF Download Link
UPSC has activated the CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF download link
on its official website. The result PDF contains the roll numbers of candidates
shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. For the ease of
candidates, we have provided the direct download link below:
CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF Direct Download Link (ACTIVE)
Steps to Check CDS 2 Result 2026
Candidates can follow the step-by-step process mentioned
below to check their CDS Result PDF:
- Go
to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
- On
the homepage, click on the “Written Results” section.
- Find
the link for “CDS 2 Result 2026”.
- Click
on the result PDF link.
- The
PDF will open on the screen.
- Press
Ctrl + F and enter your Roll Number.
- Download
and save the result PDF for future reference
Details Mentioned on CDS 2 Result 2026 PDF
The following details are available in the CDS 2 Result PDF:
- Name
of the examination
- Date
of declaration of the written result
- Roll
numbers of qualified candidates
- Academies
and courses covered under the result
- Course
commencement dates
- Instructions
for submission of original certificates
- Registration
requirements for the SSB Interview
- Helpdesk
contact details
Courses Covered Under CDS 2 Result 2026
Candidates qualifying in the written examination are
shortlisted for the following courses:
|
Academy |
Course Details |
|
Indian
Military Academy (IMA) |
162nd Course
commencing in January 2027 |
|
Indian Naval
Academy (INA) |
January 2027
Course |
|
Air Force
Academy (AFA) |
221 F(P)
Course commencing in January 2027 |
|
Officers
Training Academy (OTA Men) |
125th SSC
(Men) Course commencing in April 2027 |
|
Officers
Training Academy (OTA Women) |
125th SSC
Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April 2027 |
Important Instructions for CDS 2 Qualified Candidates
UPSC has mentioned important instructions for candidates to
follow who have been selected for the next stage of the selection process.
These instructions are:
1. Submit Original Certificates
Candidates must submit original certificates supporting
their date of birth, educational qualifications, NCC ‘C’ Certificate (where
claimed) and other applicable eligibility details within the deadline. The
deadline is as follows:
|
Academy/Course |
Last Date for Certificate
Submission |
|
IMA |
1 July 2027 |
|
INA |
1 July 2027 |
|
AFA |
13 May 2027 |
|
OTA (Men and
Women) |
1 October
2027 |
2. Register for the SSB Interview
Candidates who have been selected are now required to
register themselves on the official Indian Army recruitment website,
joinindianarmy.nic.in, to receive SSB Interview call-up information.
3. Update Address Details
Candidates whose postal address has changed should promptly
inform the relevant Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters or Air Headquarters,
as applicable.
What Happens After the CDS 2 Written Result 2026?
Candidates who have qualified in the written examination
will now appear for the SSB Interview round. The SSB Interview is a 5-day
assessment process that evaluates intelligence, leadership qualities,
personality, and communication skills. The process generally includes the
following stages:
- Stage
I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and
Description Test (PP&DT).
- Stage
II: Psychological tests, group testing officer tasks, personal
interview and conference.
How to Prepare for the SSB Interview After the CDS 2 Result?
Candidates expecting to qualify should begin preparing for
the next stage rather than waiting for the result announcement.
- Revise
current affairs and important national and international developments.
- Practise
speaking clearly and expressing opinions logically.
- Learn
about the SSB interview stages and the types of assessments involved.
- Keep
educational certificates, identity documents and other required records
ready.
- Check
the relevant service recruitment website for registration instructions and
interview updates.
CDS Marksheet and Cut Off 2026
UPSC will release the CDS 1 Marksheet 2026 after the
completion of the entire recruitment process, including SSB interviews. The
marksheets and official cut-off marks will be available on the UPSC website
within 15 days after the final OTA result declaration and will remain available
for 30 days.
UPSC CDS Helpdesk Details
Candidates facing any issue regarding the result or SSB
process can contact UPSC through the following details:
|
Details |
Contact |
|
UPSC Help
Desk |
011-24041001,
011-40303444 |
|
Timing |
9:00 AM to
8:00 PM |
|
Army Queries |
joinindianarmy.nic.in |
|
Navy Queries |
officer-navy@nic.in |
|
Air Force
Queries |
careerindianairforce.cdac.in |