When will the CDS 2 result 2025 be released?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 2 exam 2025 on September 14, 2025, at various centres across the country. The CDS 2 2025 result was released on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the CDS 2 exam in 2025 can check their result. It was released in the PDF format containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates, which can be downloaded from the official website. The CDS result declaration process occurs in two stages: first, the written examination results will be released, followed by the final results, which include the SSB Interview.

What are the CDS 2026 exam dates?

The Commission released the CDS 1 and 2 2026 notification, application process and exam dates on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 1 2026 notification will be released on December 10, 2025. The CDS 1 2026 application dates are December 12 to December 30, 2025. The CDS 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. On the other hand, CDS 2 2026 notification will be announced on May 20, 2026 and the last date to apply will be June 9, 2026. The CDS 2 2026 exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026.

At what time should the candidate reach the CDS examination centre?

It is recommended to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre at least one hour prior to the reporting time. The CDS exam centre allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.

What was the overall difficulty level of the CDS 1 2025 exam?

As per the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level and good attempts of CDS 1 2025 exam are mentioned below: Exam paper Overall Difficulty Level Good attempts English Moderate 87-93 GK Moderate 85 to 90 Maths Moderate 70-80

Is the CDS English section scoring?

Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.

How many vacancies are announced in CDS 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 1 examination 2026 vacancies on the official website. It will be released around for various defence services.

How many vacancies were released for the CDS 2 exam in 2025?

The authority released a total of 453 vacancies for the CDS 2 exam 2025 for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy for courses.

How are candidates assessed in CDS SSB Interview?

The CDS selection process comprises two stages: a written exam and an SSB interview. All candidates who qualify for the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website - joinindianarmy.nic.in, within two weeks of the announcement of the written test result. After that, candidates are allotted SSB dates and centres.The SSB procedure consists of a two-stage selection process—stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Tests (PP&DT). Stage II Comprises of an interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the conference.

What are the last month tips to prepare for CDS 1 2026 exam?

In the last month of preparation for CDS 1 2026, candidates should focus on comprehensive revision of all the key topics, practice mock tests regularly, Work on weak areas, frequent revision, update yourself with current affairs, maintain physical and mental health, focus on areas in which you feel less confident, go through previous year question papers, analyse performance after each mock test, focus on time management, etc.

Is it compulsory to give CDS mock test?

The CDS exam requires in depth knowledge and clarity of concepts or conceptual clarity. So, regular solving of mock tests of the CDS exam is essential. It provides an additional advantage that a candidate requires to succeed in the exam. It also helps to test the preparation level and evaluate the progress of the candidate.

Why is it important to give CDS mock tests?

The CDS exam is conducted twice a year for admission to IMA, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. Basically, it works as a tool for students to prepare for an upcoming exam. Candidate will get an idea of the actual examination. Mock tests make candidates realise their mistakes that must be taken care of before going to the exam.

Where can a candidate find the download link of CDS 1 Result 2026?

The download link for the CDS 1 Result 2026 will be available on the UPSC website and also on our Shiksha page.

How do I proceed after CDS 2 Result 2026?

The candidates who will qualify for the CDS 2 result in 2026 will proceed to the SSB interview. The CDS 2 result 2026 will be released on the official website. Basically, the result PDF, cut-off marks, and the final merit-list will guide candidates on their next steps, mainly for the SSB interview round.

What details are mentioned in the CDS Result PDF?

The CDS examination 2026 includes papers English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The result will be prepared in PDF format and contains the names and roll numbers of all successful candidates.

How to make corrections in the CDS Application Form 2026?

Candidates can check below the steps to make corrections in the CDS 1 application form 2026: Visit the official website Click on the link available for CDS 1 form correction Log in to the registered account using login credentials Make corrections to the CDS 1 application correction Save and print a copy of the modified CDS 1 application form Log out from the registered profile

Which book is best for Maths CDS preparation 2026?

It is important for a candidate to clear basics and concepts. Questions asked in this section are of Class 10 standard. Candidates can check below CDS Maths books that will help in the preparation: Mathematics for CDS by RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal Pathfinder for CDS by Arihant Publications

What are the best books for the English subject for CDS preparation?

Here are the list of some of the books which can help candidates in their preparation. High School English Grammar & Composition Edition by Wren and Martin Objective General English by SP Bakshi Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis English Grammar & Composition by S.C Gupta

Has UPSC launched a new online application portal for CDS 2 2025 exam?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) launched a new Online Application Portal to streamline the registration process for all exams. The new portal was live at upsconline.nic.in and replaces the older One-Time Registration (OTR) module, which now will no longer be functional. As per the official notification, candidates are advised to use their Aadhaar Card as ID documents for easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of ID and other details. The New Application Portal officially launched on May 28, 2025. Applications for the CDS 2 exam 2025 was accepted through the new online application portal.

Has the exam conducting authority released CDS written exam answer key?

The authority (UPSC) will release the CDS answer key for the written examination on the official website.

Is CDS Question Paper 2026 released officially?

Yes, the examination authority will release the CDS Question Papers 2026 officially at upsc.gov.in. The question papers will be released in the form of PDF. Candidates can download the CDS question papers 2026 from this page also for free. The question papers will help candidates to check the difficulty level of the exam, questions asked, pattern changed or not, etc.

What is the Full Form of CDS?

CDS full form is the Combined Defence Services Examination. While some people also refer CDS full form as Chief of Defence Staff, this rank is given to the head of the Indian Armed Forces. It is conducted twice a year in April and September. It is a national-level exam conducted to recruit candidates for officer posts. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. The minimum educational qualification needed to appear for CDS exam is graduation from a recognised Indian university.

When will the CDS 1 2026 exam be conducted?

The Commission released the CDS 1 and 2 exam date 2026 on the official website in a calendar. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026 and the CDS 2 exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026. The candidates must be aware that these dates are released by UPSC through the exam calendar. However, the candidates can prepare for the CDS exams according to the exam date.

Is there a negative marking in the CDS exam?

Yes. In the CDS exam there is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions.

In which mode the CDS exam is conducted?

The CDS exam is conducted in an offline mode that is in a pen-paper mode. The exam consists of objective type questions and need to mark their answers in an OMR sheet.

How do I download the UPSC CDS 2 2025 recommended marks?

Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 2 2025 recommended marks by following the steps given below: Go to the official website Click on the CDS 2 2025 recommended marks link Click on the PDF link The CDS 2 2025 recommended marks PDF will appear on the screen Download the CDS 2 2025 marks and save it for later use

How to check the CDS cut off marks 2025?

The steps to check the CDS cut off marks is provided below: Visit at upsc.gov.in Click on the :Examination" tab Go to the "Cut Off Marks" dropdown menu. Click on the download link and save it for future reference

Where to check the CDS cut off marks?

Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.

What is the syllabus of CDS General knowledge?

General Knowledge section test awareness of current events and general knowledge of the candidates. Important topics include history of India, Geography, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economy, Science and Technology, Defence news, etc.

What is the syllabus of CDS Math 2026?

The syllabus of Mathematics consists of Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics.

CDS 2025: CDS 1 Final Result (Released), CDS 2 Result (OUT), Cut Off, Question Papers & Pattern

599 Students Q&A

Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Updated on Oct 27, 2025 15:19 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CDS 2025: The Commission released the CDS 1 2025 Final Result. A total 365 candidates were qualified on the basis of the results and SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board. The CDS 2 result 2025 was released on October 9. 9085 candidates qualified for being interviewed by the SSB. The UPSC CDS 2 exam was conducted on September 14, 2025. Check below more about the CDS 2 2025, including CDS exam pattern, CDS Syllabus, dates, CDS eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.

CDS 2026

The CDS 1 2026 notification and application form will be released on December 10, 2025. The last date to apply for UPSC CDS 1 is December 30, 2025. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026. On the other hand, CDS 2 notification and application will be released on May 20, 2026 and the last date to apply will be June 9, 2026. The CDS 2 exam will be held on September 13, 2026.

Important Links:

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Table of content

CDS 2 Result 2025 OUT
CDS Exam Dates & Schedule
CDS Expected Cut Off 2025
CDS Answer Key & Question Papers 2025
CDS Exam Analysis 2025
CDS Admit Card 2025
CDS Syllabus & Pattern 2025
CDS Notification & Application Form 2025
What is CDS Exam?
CDS Vacancy 2025
CDS Books & Preparation Tips 2025
UPSC CDS Selection Process & Recommended Marks 2025
CDS Exam 2025 FAQs

CDS 2 Result 2025 OUT

CDS Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDS 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25	CDS 1 Notification 2026
10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25	CDS 1 Application Process 2026
12 Apr ' 26	CDS 1 Exam 2026
20 May ' 26	CDS 2 Notification 2026
20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26	CDS 2 Application Process 2026
13 Sep ' 26	CDS 2 Exam Date 2026