UPSC CDS II Result 2026 Declared: Check Combined Defence Services Exam II Merit List, Cutoff & Next Stage
UPSC CDS II 2026 written exam result is out on 19 October 2026. Candidates can check their scorecard, expected cutoff, merit list, and next stage (SSB/Medical) details here. Exam was held on 13 September 2026.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the written exam on 📅 13 September 2026 can now check their result and scorecard online. The result was declared on 📅 19 October 2026. This update covers important dates, how to check your result, expected cutoff, merit list details, and the next stage of selection. Read on to know all the essential information and plan your next steps accordingly.
Key Highlights · मुख्य बातें एक नज़र में
- Last Date / Key Deadline
- Application Last Date: 📅 11/06/2026 (already over)
- Exam / Post Name
- UPSC Combined Defence Service (CDS) II Exam 2026
- Total Vacancies
- Not specified in notification – check official UPSC notice
- Important Date / Exam Date
- Exam Date: 📅 13/09/2026 | Result Date: 📅 19/10/2026
- Age Limit / Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree (varied by academy); age limits as per UPSC CDS II 2026 rules
- Update Type / Status
- Written Exam Result Declared
Important Dates · महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Application Begin
समाप्त · Closed20/05/2026
Last Date for Apply Online
समाप्त · Closed11/06/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
समाप्त · Closed11/06/2026
Exam Date
समाप्त · Closed13/09/2026
Admit Card Available
समाप्त · Closed03/09/2026
Answer Key Available
समाप्त · Closed16/09/2026
Result Available
समाप्त · Closed19/10/2026
Important Date / Exam Date
समाप्त · Closed13/09/2026
Exam Date: 📅 13/09/2026 | Result Date: 📅 19/10/2026
Important Dates & Schedule
The UPSC CDS II 2026 application process started on 📅 20 May 2026 and ended on 📅 11 June 2026. The written exam was conducted on 📅 13 September 2026, and the result is now available from 📅 19 October 2026. Candidates should note all key dates for future reference.
- Application Begin
- 📅 20/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online
- 📅 11/06/2026
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date
- 📅 11/06/2026
- Exam Date
- 📅 13/09/2026
- Admit Card Available
- 📅 03/09/2026
- Answer Key Available
- 📅 16/09/2026
- Result Available
- 📅 19/10/2026
Application Fee / Age Limit / Key Details
The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates was Rs. 200/-, while SC, ST, and female candidates were exempted from paying any fee. The fee could be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-challan. Age limit and other eligibility criteria are as per the official UPSC CDS II 2026 notification; candidates are advised to check the official notice for detailed age relaxation and rules.
- General / OBC / EWS Fee
- Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / Female Fee
- Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode
- Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
- Age Limit
- As per UPSC CDS II 2026 rules – check official notification
- Age Relaxation
- Applicable as per government norms
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
The UPSC CDS II 2026 notification did not specify the total number of vacancies. Candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC notice for vacancy details. Eligibility criteria vary by academy: for IMA and OTA, a bachelor's degree in any stream is required; for Naval Academy, a bachelor's degree in engineering; and for Air Force, a bachelor's degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
- Total Vacancies
- Not specified – check official notice
- For IMA & OTA
- Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream
- For Naval Academy
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- For Airforce
- Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
How to Check / Apply & Preparation Strategy
To check your UPSC CDS II 2026 result, follow the steps below. Since the application window is closed, new candidates cannot apply. For those who appeared, check your result and start preparing for the next stage (SSB/Medical) if shortlisted. Use MyExamSaathi for free mock tests and study notes to strengthen your preparation.
- Step 1
- Visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).
- Step 2
- Click on the 'Results' tab and find the CDS II 2026 result link.
- Step 3
- Open the PDF file and search for your roll number using Ctrl+F.
- Step 4
- Download and save the result for future reference.
- Step 5
- If shortlisted, prepare for SSB Interview and Medical Examination; practice mock tests on MyExamSaathi.
Important Links · ज़रूरी लिंक्स (Direct)
⚠️ Form भरने से पहले official notification ज़रूर पढ़ें · Always verify details on the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) · अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
Q1. What is the important date for UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Result?
The UPSC CDS II 2026 written exam result was declared on 📅 19 October 2026. The exam was held on 📅 13 September 2026.
Q2. What is the eligibility / vacancy detail for this recruitment?
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream for IMA & OTA; Engineering degree for Naval Academy; any stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 for Air Force. Total vacancies are not specified in the notification; check the official UPSC notice for details.
Q3. How should I prepare for this exam?
Focus on the syllabus, practise previous year papers, and take free mock tests on MyExamSaathi. Read topic-wise study notes and stay updated with current affairs. For the next stage, prepare for SSB interview and medicals.
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