CDS Result 2022 OUT, CDS 1 Result Download Link, Merit List

CDS Result 2022: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced CDS 1 result 2022 on May 18. Total 6,622 candidates have qualified the written exam. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can check their results online. CDS 1 result 2022 has been released in PDF form and it displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The direct CDS 1 result PDF link is provided on this page. The shortlisted candidates will appear for SSB interview to be conducted by Service Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence.

UPSC CDS is one of the most sought-after career options after graduation for aspirants who want to join the defence sector-Army, Navy and Air Force. After clearing the written exam and SSB interview, candidates will secure admission to the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy and Officers' Training Academy. 

CDS 1 Result 2022

CDS 1 result 2022 for the written exam has been announced on the official website-upsc.gov.in. The candidature of all candidates who qualifies the written exam is treated as provisional. They are required to submit the original certificates in support of their age, educational qualification, etc. CDS 1 2022 exam was conducted on April 10. Based on the combined performance in the written exam and SSB interview, candidates will be offered admission for the courses commencing at Indian Miltary Academy, Dehradun, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala in January 2023 as well as Officers Training Academy, Chennai courses starting in April 2023.

CDS 2022 Result & Exam Dates

In the table below, candidates can check CDS dates 2022 pertaining to the declaration of results. 

CDS 1 Result Events	CDS 1 Result Dates
Written Exam	10-Apr-2022
Declaration of result	Available Soon

CDS 2 Result Events	CDS 2 Result Dates
Written Exam	04-Sept-2022
Declaration of written exam result	October 2022

Stay tuned with UPSC CDS result dates so that candidates do not miss any event related to the exam.

CDS 2 2021 Final Result 

CDS 2 2021 final result has been announced on June 3. A total of 142 candidates have been declared qualified on the basis of the result of CDS 2 2021 and SSB interview for admission to the 153rd (DE) Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course. 

Download here CDS 2 Final Result 2021

How to Check UPSC CDS Result 2022?

Candidates need to follow the steps given below to check the result:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Find the link ‘CDS result’ on the home page
• On a new page, the result PDF opens
• Candidates need to check their roll numbers through Ctrl+F
• The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates
• Download the CDS result PDF and save it

Download here CDS 1 Result 2022 with names

Download here CDS 1 Result 2022

CDS 1 2021 Public Disclosure of Scores

Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) has disclosed the CDS 1 2021 marks and other details of non-recommended candidates. The marks have been released as per the willingness of candidates. CDS 1 2021 marks are available in PDF form and comprises details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, community, gender, educational qualifications, total marks, complete address and email ID.

CDS 1 final result 2021 for IMA, INA and AFA course was declared on December 24 and for OTA it was announced on March 21, 2022. The scores and other details of non-qualified under the disclosure scheme have been released out of 600 marks  for IMA, INA and AFA and 400 marks for OTA.

Check here CDS 1 2021 scores

CDS 2022 Marksheet

The marks obtained by the qualified candidates are displayed after the declaration of the final result. The scorecard includes the candidate’s roll number, date of birth, name, total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB Interview, and final total marks.

However, keeping with the decision of the Government of India (Department of Personnel & Training) regarding the display of scores of candidates who appeared for the SSB Interview but did not qualify, the commission releases the same which remains valid for one year. The details include the candidate’s name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, category, gender, educational qualification, total marks, etc.

Candidates can download their marksheets by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Go to the 'What's New' section 
• Enter roll number and date of birth
• The marksheet will appear on the screen 
• Download the marksheet and take its printout

CDS Result: Score Calculation Process

The scores of candidates are calculated as per the process given below:

• For the correct answer in each section of the test, candidates score one mark
• For incorrect response, 1/3 marks are deducted
• In case candidates mark more than one option in the test that will be treated as the wrong answer
• The total score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

CDS Result: Preparation of Merit List

The merit list is prepared in the following manner:

• UPSC prepares a list of candidates who get the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam decided by the commission
• Candidates declared successful in the written exam are called for an intelligence and personality test
• Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB Interview
• The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks secured in the written exam and SSB Interview
• The final selection is done based on their merit subjected to medical fitness and the number of vacancies

CDS Result: Previous Years' Toppers 

Candidates who have secured the first three positions in CDS 2019 exam for admission under IMA, INA and AFA are given below.

CDS 1 2020 Toppers

IMA

Name	Rank
Kothawade Pratik Pradeep	AIR 1
Kunal Sharma	AIR 2
Gagandeep Joshi	AIR 3

INA

Name	Rank
Kothawade Pratik Pradeep	AIR 1
Kunal Sharma	AIR 2
Anmoldeep Singh	AIR 3

AFA

Name	Rank
Anmoldeep Singh	AIR 1
Y N Pawan Kumar	AIR 2
Siddhant Kotnala	AIR 3

CDS 2 2019 Toppers

IMA

Name	Rank
Suresh Chandra	AIR 1
Parvesh Kumar	AIR 2
Jatin Garg	AIR 3

INA

Name	Rank
Shaurya Ahlawat	AIR 1
Ashutosh Digari	AIR 2
Madhusudan Bansal	AIR 3

AFA

Name	Rank
Pravesh Kumar	AIR 1
Ashutosh Digari	AIR 2
Rahul Kumar Yadav	AIR 3

CDS 1 2019 Toppers

IMA 

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Parvesh Kumar
AIR 2	Sumeet Mal
AIR 3	Agniprava Mukherjee

INA 

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Hitesh Yadav
AIR 2	Prashant Tyagi
AIR 3	Saad Ahmed Siddiqui

AFA

Ranks	Names
AIR 1	Tejas Mohlah
AIR 2	Prashant Tyagi
AIR 3	Kaanad Wanchoo

How Many Candidates Clear CDS Exam?

Candidates can check below the number of candidates who applied and qualified the CDS written exam and SSB Interview. 

Year	Exam	Number of candidates applied	Number of candidates qualified written exams	Number of candidates who qualified SSB Interview
2021	CDS 2	-	6845
2021	CDS 1	-	6552	-
2020	CDS 2	-	6,727	-
2020	CDS 1	-	7,018
2019	CDS 1	--	7,953	--
2018	CDS 2	--	7,650	295
	CDS 1	2,61,309	8,261	272
2017	CDS 2	2,66,102	8,692	419
	CDS 1	1,83,844	8,548	441
2016	CDS 2	2,76,210	8,563	593
	CDS 1	2,36,307	8,411	325

CDS Cut off 2022

For selection to the IMA, INA, AFA and OTA, candidates need to qualify the minimum qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB Interview prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates need to secure at least 20 per cent in each subject. Candidates securing CDS cut off in the written exam are called for the SSB Interview. 

Previous Years' CDS Cut off 

CDS 1 2019 cutoff

Academy	Written Exam	Final Exam
	Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	116	242
INA	105	233
AFA	129	264
OTA (Men)	78	160
OTA(Women)	78	162

CDS 2 2019 cutoff

Academy		Written Exam	Final Exam
	Minimum qualifying marks in each subject	Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	134 marks (i.e. 44.67%)	258
INA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	122 marks (i.e. 40.67%)	245
AFA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	148 marks (i.e. 49.33%)	272
OTA (Men)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	95 marks (i.e. 47.5%)	176
OTA(Women)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	95 marks (i.e. 47.5%)	179

CDS 1 cut off 2018

Academy	Written Exam	Final Exam
	Aggregate marks of the last qualified candidate	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	118	240
INA	98	225
AFA	138	279
OTA(Men)	69	154
OTA(Women)	69	150

 CDS 2 Cut off 2018

Marks of last qualified candidate	Written Result		Final Result
	Minimum qualifying marks in each Subject	Minimum aggregate marks of last qualified candidate	Marks of last recommended candidate
IMA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	116 marks (i.e. 38.67%)	242
INA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	102 marks (i.e. 34%)	228
AFA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	131 marks (i.e. 43.67%)	253
OTA (Men)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	80 marks (i.e. 40%)	162
OTA (Women)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	80 marks (i.e. 40%)	163

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CDS Result 2022 FAQs 

Q: When CDS 1 2022 result will be announced?

Q. When CDS 2 2022 result will be announced?

Q. What is the time difference between CDS result and SSB Interview?

Q. How should one prepare for SSB Interview after the declaration of CDS result?

Q. Will I receive the hard copy of my CDS scorecard?

Q. If I have registered late after CDS result, will I get a call for SSB Interview?

Q. When CDS result is announced after the exam is conducted?

Q. How can I check CDS result if I have lost the roll number?

Q. Will my name be on the final merit list if declared medically unfit in SSB Interview?

Q. Can I apply for CDS 2 even if I do not qualify CDS 1?

Q. Do I need to secure minimum qualifying marks in each subject of CDS written exam?

Q. Is CDS cut off marks different for the written exam and SSB Interview?