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UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Expected Soon; Check Download Steps
The UPSC CDS 2 exam is a test for people seeking entry to several defence academies.
The written test took place on September 13, 2026.
UPSC has released a provisional answer key, but it has not said when the result will be announced.
Candidates can look for the result on the UPSC website.
It will be a PDF containing the roll numbers of candidates who pass the written stage.
Those candidates will be called for an SSB interview.
Final selection also depends on their written and interview performance, medical fitness, suitability and available places.
The Union Public Service Commission has not announced the result date for CDS II 2026.
The written examination was held offline on September 13, 2026, at designated centres.
UPSC has released the provisional answer key for the examination.
When announced, the result will be available as a PDF on upsc.gov.in, listing qualifying candidates’ roll numbers.
Written-exam qualifiers will be shortlisted for SSB interviews; final selection also depends on interview performance, medical fitness, suitability and vacancies.
- Who
- Candidates who took the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- What
- UPSC is expected to publish the written-exam result, but no official result date has been announced.
- Where
- The result will be available at upsc.gov.in.
- When
- The written examination was held on September 13, 2026; the result date is not yet announced.
- Why
- The result identifies candidates who qualify for the next stage, the Services Selection Board interview.
Key facts
- Exam
- Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
- Exam date
- September 13, 2026
- Exam mode
- Offline
- Answer key
- Provisional answer key released
- Result date
- Not officially announced
- Result format
- PDF listing qualifying candidates’ roll numbers
- Next stage
- Services Selection Board interview
- Academies
- Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy









