The Union Public Service Commission has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. Lohitaksh Mahajan secured the top position. A total of 243 candidates have qualified, and the list is available on upsc.gov.in.
The examination was held on April 12, 2026, in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. SSB interviews were conducted for admission to the IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala and AFA Hyderabad.
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UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 Declared: Overview
Particulars | Details |
Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
Shift 1 | English |
Shift 2 | General Knowledge |
Shift 3 | Elementary Mathematics |
Interview Conducted By | Services Selection Board (SSB), Ministry of Defence |
Institutions | IMA Dehradun (162nd DE Course), INA Ezhimala, AFA Hyderabad |
Total Qualified | 243 |
Topper | Lohitaksh Mahajan |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS -1 Final Merit List 2026 OUT: Steps to Check the Result
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 link on the homepage.
Step 3: A PDF with the roll numbers of qualified candidates will open.
Step 4: Search for your roll number in the list.
Step 5: Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.
Direct Link: UPSC CDS I Final Result 2026 OUT
Candidates Recommended After the Written Exam:
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