UPSC result 2026: NDA, NA and CDS 1 results declared
The Union Public Service Commission announced the UPSC result 2026 for NDA 1, NA 1 and CDS 1 on May 8, 2026 . Candidates can download the official PDF from the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
How many cleared and what to expect next for UPSC result 2026
A total of 8826 candidates have been shortlisted for the CDS 1 Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews, according to the official result PDF. The written exams were held nationwide on April 12, 2026 .
Shortlisted NDA/NA candidates must register on the Indian Army recruitment portal, joinindianarmy.nic.in, within two weeks of the written result declaration. Selection centre allotment and specific SSB interview dates will be sent to candidates on their registered email IDs.
Where and how to download your result PDF
- Visit upsc.gov.in and check the "What's New" section.
- Click the notices for NDA 1, NA 1 and CDS 1 results and download the PDF.
- Open the PDF and press Control+F to search your roll number.
- Save and print the PDF for future verification.
These steps are listed in the official UPSC notification to help candidates confirm provisional merit list status quickly.
Document submission deadlines and immediate actions
Candidates on the provisional merit list for CDS 1 must submit original documents by the deadlines set for each service. Deadlines are: not later than November 13, 2026 for AFA, not later than January 1, 2027 for IMA & INA, and not later than April 1, 2027 for SSC course entries.
If you are shortlisted for NDA/NA, complete your online registration on joinindianarmy.nic.in within the two-week window. Keep your email and contact details updated; SSB centre allocation and interview schedules will be communicated by email.
What this result does not include
The official PDF and announcement do not publish service-wise cutoffs, a category-wise breakdown of qualifiers, or detailed SSB schedules. Candidates should monitor their registered email and the official websites for further instructions from the recruiting authorities.
For all confirmations and downloads rely on the official UPSC PDF available at upsc.gov.in and registration notices on joinindianarmy.nic.in.