UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 Out – Written Exam Qualifiers Selected for SSB

Last Updated: 19 October 2026

Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written-exam result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who cleared the written exam are now selected for the SSB interview. Candidates can check their roll number in the official result PDF.
UPSC CDS (II) 2026 — Written Exam Result
Important Dates
Written exam: 13 September 2026
Result declared: 9 October 2026
OTA interviews: from November 2026 (tentative)
Details
Exam: CDS (II) 2026 written exam
Next stage: SSB interview
Total posts: check official notification
Please Note: This is the CDS (II) 2026 written-exam result. Do not confuse it with CDS (II) 2025 — its final result came on 30 March 2026 (302 candidates) and the OTA final result came on 7 August 2026 (483 candidates). Those belong to a different cycle.

What Happens After the Result?

  • Candidates who cleared the written exam will be called for the SSB interview.
  • SSB interview dates, centres and instructions will be released on the official website.
  • Keep your documents, admit card and ID proof ready.
  • OTA interviews are likely to start from November 2026 — treat this as tentative and follow the official notice.

How to Check / How to Check the Result

  1. Open the official website of UPSC.
  2. Go to the Written Results section and select the CDS (II) 2026 result link.
  3. Download the result PDF and search for your roll number.
  4. Follow the official instructions for the next stage.
Important Links
Official Website – UPSC

A private information portal (not a government website). Details are given as per the official source; check the official website for final confirmation.

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 declared?
A. It was declared on 9 October 2026.

Q2. When was the CDS (II) 2026 written exam held?
A. It was held on 13 September 2026.

Q3. What happens after clearing the written exam?
A. Qualified candidates are selected for the SSB interview.

Q4. When will OTA interviews start?
A. They are likely to start from November 2026 — treat this as tentative and follow the official notice.

Q5. Is this the CDS (II) 2025 result?
A. No. This is the CDS (II) 2026 written-exam result. The CDS (II) 2025 final result belongs to a different cycle.