The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the written examination results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 2026. The results are available on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Based on the published figures, 8,956 candidates qualify for the next stage—SSB interviews.
Outlets also report that the recruitment is for 451 vacancies covering the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy, as well as the Officers’ Training Academy. The CDS selection process follows a sequence of the written examination, SSB interview, document verification and a medical examination. Eligibility conditions vary by course, including educational qualifications and prescribed birth-date ranges, which candidates must meet to participate in the recruitment stages.
