Defence exam · updated 30 Oct 2026
UPSC CDS 2026 — notification, admit card, answer key & result
UPSC CDS selects graduates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers' Training Academy, twice a year.
Latest UPSC CDS updates
- Result UPSC CDS-II Name Wise Result 2026 27 Oct 2026
- Result UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Out - Download Written Result PDF at upsc.gov.in 20 Oct 2026
- Result UPSC CDS-II Result 2026 – Out 19 Oct 2026
- Notification UPSC CDS (II) 2026 4 Jul 2026
UPSC CDS at a glance
- Full name
- Combined Defence Services Examination
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Official website
- upsc.gov.in
- Qualification
- Graduation (engineering for Naval Academy; Physics & Maths at 12th or degree for Air Force Academy)
Selection process
- Written exam
- SSB interview
- Medical examination
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Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the UPSC CDS exam?
Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The official website is upsc.gov.in.
What is the educational qualification for UPSC CDS?
Graduation (engineering for Naval Academy; Physics & Maths at 12th or degree for Air Force Academy). Always confirm the exact requirement for your post in the official notification.
What is the selection process of UPSC CDS?
Written exam; SSB interview; Medical examination.
When will the UPSC CDS 2026 notification, admit card and result be released?
Dates are announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This page is updated automatically whenever a new UPSC CDS notification, admit card, answer key or result is published — the latest update was on 27 Oct 2026.