The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announces the final results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2026, with Lohitaksh Mahajan topping the merit list. Multiple outlets publish direct links for candidates to check their results.

Coverage also notes basic examination details. One report states the CDS I (I) exam was conducted on 12 April 2026 in three shifts, with the English paper in the first shift, General Knowledge in the second shift, and Elementary Mathematics in the third shift. Another report highlights the number of candidates who qualify.

Outlets largely align on the headline outcome—UPSC CDS I 2026 final results are out and Lohitaksh Mahajan leads the merit list—while differing on whether they foreground qualifying numbers versus the exam’s timetable and subject-by-shift breakdown.