UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025: Check Marks of Recommended Candidates at upsc.gov.in

Feb 5, 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released CDS 1 2025 marks in a PDF format of finally recommended candidates on January 8, 2026. Candidates who are selected in the final merit, can check their marks combining both written exam and SSB. The marks PDF covers candidates recommended at the Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, in which 535 candidates (473 men and 62 women) were recommended. A total of 227 candidates have been recommended for IMA, 103 candidates qualified for the INA and 35 secured recommendations for IAF.

Download CDS 1 2025 Marks of Finally Recommended Candidates PDF

CDS 1 2026 written exam result will soon be announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after its written exam is conducted on April 12, 2026. Candidates will be able to view their result in a PDF format on the official UPSC website, containing the names and roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates qualified in the written stage, will be eligible to proceed to the next phase, that is, the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and subsequent medical & document verification rounds. UPSC has released CDS 2 Result 2025, on October 9, 2025 on its official website for the examination held on September 14, 2025.

Download UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 PDF
UPSC CDS 2 2025 Roll Number List	UPSC CDS 2 2025 Names List

Table of Contents

How to Check CDS 1 Result for Written Exam 2026?
CDS 1 Score Calculation Process
CDS 1 & 2 Written Exam 2025 Expected Cutoff
What to do next if qualified for the CDS 1 SSB Interview?
UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 FAQs

How to Check CDS 1 Result for Written Exam 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to download CDS 2 result PDF 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the link that states “Examination”.

Step 3: Click on the Link “Active Examination”.

Step 4: Click on the Link “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.

Step 5: Download the Written Result PDF & check your result.

CDS 1 2026 Score Calculation Process

CDS 1 Score Calculation process is designed to evaluate candidates' performance accurately. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Correct Answer: For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark.
Incorrect Answer: For every wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks for that specific question will be deducted.
Unanswered Questions: No marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Final Score: All the marks from correct answers are added together, and the negative marks for incorrect answers are subtracted.
Merit List: The final score after deductions is used to determine the candidate’s position on the merit list.

CDS 1 & 2 2025 Expected Cutoff

Armed Force	Expected Cutoff CDS 1 2025	Expected Cutoff CDS 2 2025
AFA	145 – 150	146 – 151 (Written), 267 – 271 (Final)
IMA	120 – 130	119 – 131 (Written), 244 – 256 (Final)
INA	105 – 120	104 – 121 (Written), 232 – 246 (Final)
OTA (Men)	100 – 110	73 – 84 (Written), 161 – 170 (Final)
OTA (Women)	100 – 110	75 – 85 (Written), 164 – 170 (Final)

Here is a table of CDS 1 and CDS 2 previous year cutoff:

Year	Exam	AFA	IMA	INA	OTA (Male)	OTA (Female)
2021	CDS 1	158	145	136	107	107
	CDS 2	148	138	132	102	102
2022	CDS 1	147	136	128	100	100
	CDS 2	136	126	118	98	98
2023	CDS 1	142	132	122	101	101
	CDS 2	136	127	110	104	104
2024	CDS 1	128	120	100	87	87
	CDS 2	126	117	90	81	81

What to do next if qualified for the CDS 1 SSB Interview?

If a candidate qualifies for the written exam, then, he needs to appear for the SSB Interview round.
The candidates who have given their first choice as Army (IMA/OTA) need to register themselves on the recruiting directorate website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. They will receive call-up information for the SSB interview. Do not register if already registered.
If there is any change of address, the candidates need to inform the Army Headquarters/Naval Headquarters/Air Headquarters (of which armed forces’ SSB you are attending).
If a candidate has cleared the written exam cutoff marks to appear in all the Armed Forces’ SSB Interviews (IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA), then he will be initially summoned for one SSB interview. This SSB interview is of the armed forces that he selected as a preference during the CDS exam online application process.
The SSB Interviews of different Armed Forces will be conducted in various cities.
A final merit list will be prepared once the SSB Interviews are conducted. The merit list will be prepared by adding marks from the written exam and the SSB Interview. Subsequently, candidates will be recommended for the forces or not.

Candidates who qualify CDS 1 written examination move on to the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, which is a crucial stage in the selection process. The SSB evaluates a candidate’s personality, intelligence, leadership qualities, and suitability for a career in the armed forces through a series of psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.

Relevant Links
CDS Application Process	CDS Exam Pattern	CDS Answer Key
CDS Eligibility	CDS Syllabus	CDS Cutoff

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 FAQs

Ques: How can I check UPSC CDS 1 & 2 results for 2026?

Ans: You can check the result by visiting the official UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in) and downloading the result PDFs, which are available roll number-wise and name-wise.

Ques: What is the next step after qualifying for UPSC CDS 1 2026 written exam?

Ans: After qualifying for the written exam, candidates need to appear for the SSB interview. If you selected Army (IMA/OTA) as your first choice, register on the Indian Army website (www.joinindianarmy.nic.in) to receive SSB interview details.

Ques: Will the UPSC release the marks of non-qualified candidates?

Ans: Yes, UPSC will upload the marks of candidates who did not qualify on its official website within 15 days after the final result for OTA and will keep it available for 30 days.

Ques: Do I need to register again for the SSB interview if I have already registered?

Ans: No, if you have already registered on the respective armed forces website, there is no need to register again. Just keep an eye out for the call-up information.

Ques: How are the final merit lists for CDS 2026 prepared?

Ans: The final merit list is prepared by adding the marks from both the written exam and the SSB interview. Based on this, candidates are recommended for joining the Indian Armed Forces.

Ques: Where will the SSB interviews be conducted for CDS 1 & 2 2026?

Ans: The SSB interviews for CDS 1 & 2 will be conducted in various cities across India, and the location depends on the armed forces’ preference chosen by the candidate during the exam registration.

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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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