CDS Result 2021: The UPSC CDS 1 2020 marks for recommended candidates have been released on the official website. The direct link to access the UPSC CDS 1 2020 final merit list is given below in this article. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the marks of recommended candidates who appeared in CDS 1 2020 in the form of a PDF. In the UPSC CDS final merit list, the names and roll numbers of those candidates who have been shortlisted will be mentioned. The conducted body took the said exam on February 7, 2021.
The candidature of the selected candidates is provisional. The conducting body has not taken the results of the Medical Examination of candidates into account while preparing the UPSC CDS (I) final merit list. Only those candidates whose names are mentioned in the merit list will be called for the verification of Date of Birth and educational qualification documents, which will be done by the Army Head Quarter soon.
Whereas, the UPSC has already released the final merit list of CDS (I) 2020 for Officers Training Academy (OTA) on May 24, 2021, on its official website. According to the CDS (I) Final Result, a total of 147 candidates have cleared the examination. Out of 147 qualified aspirants, 96 are males and the remaining are females. Around 6552 candidates have cleared the written examination and will be called for the interview round by the SSB of the Ministry of Defence. The final result for Combined Defence Services exam is released in the form of a merit list. The CDS merit list consists of the Name & Roll Numbers of the candidates who have qualified for the exam.
The Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS 2) 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on 14th November 2021. The result for the said exam will be released a few days after its conduction on UPSC’s official website. In this article, we have provided all the information on UPSC CDS Result 2021. Read on to find out!
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Candidates can check this page for Sarkari Naukri latest updates which will help them to know which are the ongoing and upcoming Sarkari Exam. Based on the information, they can check their eligibility related to age and academic qualification before they apply for the various government jobs posts. Moreover, candidates can also check the Sarkari Result to know their status of qualifying in the exam they have appeared for.
CDS Exam Result 2021: Important Dates
CDS exams are conducted twice a year and candidates need to be aware of upcoming CDS result dates and exam events. Check CDS (1) & (2) result from below:
CDS (2) 2021 Exam Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| CDS (2) Notification Release | August 4, 2021 |
| Start of Online Application | August 4, 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 24, 2021 |
| Withdrawal of Application Form | September 1 to 6, 2021 (Tentative) |
| Release of CDS (2) Admit Card | October 2nd Week, 2021 (Tentative) |
| CDS (2) 2021 Exam Date | November 14, 2021 |
| Declaration of CDS 2 Result | To Be Notified |
CDS (1) 2021 Exam Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| CDS (1) Notification Release | October 28, 2020 |
| Start of Online Application | October 28, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 17, 2020 |
| Withdrawal of Application Form | November 24 to 30, 2020 |
| Release of CDS (1) Admit Card | January 2nd Week, 2021 (Tentative) |
| CDS (1) 2021 Exam Date | February 07, 2021 |
| Declaration of CDS 1 Final Merit List | June 4, 2021 |
Note: The tentative or expected dates are based on the previous year’s data.
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CDS Exam Result PDF Download Links
Check Combined Defence Services result PDF from the tables below:
CDS (2) 2021 Result PDF
| Written Exam Result | Upcoming |
| Final Exam Result PDF (IMA, INA, AFA) | Upcoming |
| Final Exam Result PDF (OTA) | Upcoming |
CDS (1) 2021 Result PDF
| Written Exam Result | Merit List |
| Final Exam Result PDF (IMA, INA, AFA) | Final Merit List (IMA) |
| Final Exam Result PDF (OTA) | Click Here |
CDS (2) 2020 Result PDF
| Written Exam Result | Merit List Name- Wise List |
| Final Exam Result PDF (IMA, INA, AFA) | Upcoming |
| Final Exam Result PDF (OTA) | Upcoming |
How To Download UPSC CDS II Result 2021?
UPSC releases Conbined Defence Services result through online mode on the official website. Candidates who want to download CDS Result PDF from the official website can follow the steps given below:
- – 1st Step: Go to the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- – 2nd Step: Click on the tab ‘Examination’.
- – 3rd Step: Then click on ‘Active Examinations’ from the drop-down menu.
- – 4th Step: Click on the link for ‘Combined Defence Services Examination’.
- – 5th Step: Scroll down and click on the result PDF link provided to download Combined Defence Services Result and Name list.
- – 6th Step: A PDF with Roll Numbers of selected candidates will appear on the screen. Press ‘Ctrl + F’ and search for your Roll Number. If it is there in the list, you have qualified in the Written Exam.
- – 7th Step: Download CDS merit list and save it for future reference.
Note that candidates can also check the latest CDS result from the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage.
Details Mentioned On CDS Merit List 2021
UPSC releases CDS exam result as PDF. Candidates can check the following details mentioned on the CDS merit list 2021:
- Roll Number of Selected Candidates
- Name of Selected Candidates
- Name of Exam
- Exam Date
- Number of Candidates Qualified
- Candidates Qualified For IMA, INA, IFA & OTA
- Contact Details
- Other Important Information
CDS Merit List 2021
UPSC releases the Combined Defence Services exam result in the form of a merit list. CDS Merit List PDF consists of the Name and Roll Number of qualified canddiates. Separate merit lists will be released for written exam and final result. The CDS final merit list is usually released sepearately for IMA, INA, AFA and seperately for OTA canddiates. Candidates need search for their ‘Roll Number’ to know whether or not they have qualified the exam.
CDS Exam Scorecard
CDS scorecard is released within 15 days after the release of the final result of OTA. Canddiates will have to enter their ‘Roll Number’ and ‘Date of Birth’ to check the CDS exam marks. CDS scorecard will include candidate’s roll number, date of birth, name, total marks obtained in written exam and SSB Interview, final total marks, etc. CDS marksheet will also be released for candidates who have not been selected after SSB interview. The CDS scorecard will be released sepearetly within 15 days from the declaration of final result for OTA. Candidates will be able to check their result till 30 days after the release of scorecard.
CDS Score Calculation & Prepartion Of Merit List
The calculation of CDS score is as per the CDS exam pattern & marking scheme. Candidates qualifying for the CDS cutoff marks will be eligible to appear for the SSB Interview. The SSB interview will be conducted to test candidate’s personality, intelligence and other relevant parameters. As per their performance in SSB Interview, candidates will be recommended for final allotment. The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks secured in the written exam and SSB Interview. Besides that, candidate’s medical fitness and eligibility parameters will also be looked upon for selection.
What After UPSC CDS Result?
After the release of the UPSC CDS written exam merit list, candidates need to register themselves at the recruiting directorate website. Candidates who have exercised their first choice as IMA/OTA need to register at Join India Army official website. Candidates who have already registered on the recruiting directorate website are advised not to register again. Candidates registered on recruiting directorate website as per the schedule will be called for the SSB interview.
CDS Final result is usually released at once for IMA, INA, AFA. Whereas the final result for OTA exam is released separately. Candidates whose Roll Number is present in the merit list need to submit their documents along with Photo attested copies. The verification of the Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these candidates will be done by the Army Quarter.
Documents To Be Submitted After CDS Exam Result
Qualified candidates are required to submit the original certificates in support of age (Date of Birth), educational qualifications, NCC (C) certificate along with attested copies to the Army Headquarters:
- SSB call letter
- Matriculation or 10th class mark sheet
- Intermediate or 12th or equivalent certificate
- Original Graduation degree certificate with mark sheets
- Post-graduation degree certificate and mark sheets (if mentioned in the qualification filled in the application form)
- NCC Certificates (if required)
- Identity Proof like Aadhar card, Voter ID Card, Pan Card, Passport
- The final year students, as well as candidates whose results are awaited, need to have a certificate issued from the Principal.
The original certificates should be submitted before the following dates:
| IMA & NA | July 1, 2021 |
| AFA | May 13, 2021 |
| SSC | October 1, 2021 |
CDS Exam Contact Details
Candidates can check the following addresses at which documents need to be submitted. Note that the candidates must not send the original certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
| Category | Send Documents to this Address |
| For male candidates | Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE Entry Section |
| For women candidates | Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE SSC Women Entry Section |
| In the case of IMA/SSC as their first choice | West Block-III, Ground Floor, Wing 1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 |
| In the case of Navy as their first choice | IHQ of MoD (Navy), DMPR (OI &R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 |
| In the case of Air Force as their first choice | PO 3 (A) Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 |
Medical Test After CDS Result
After clearing the SSB Interview, a candidate needs to undergo medical tests. If the candidate is not fit then he/she will be rejected at this point irrespective of whether or not they have cleared the CDS exam and SSB Interview.
However, if the candidate is suffering from medical issues that can be treated, then he/she will be given a certain period of time until the person becomes fit. Candidates are also required to submit all their original documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions on Combined defense services result are given below:
| Q. When will CDS (2) 2021 written exam result be released? A. CDS (2) 2021 result will be released tentatively in January/February 2022. |
| Q. When will CDS (2) 2021 Final result release? A. CDS (2) 2021 final result date is yet to be notified by the officials. |
| Q. When will CDS (1) OTA final result release? A. CDS (1) OTA final result has been announced. We have updated the result PDF link in this article. |
| Q. When will the CDS Scorecard release? A. CDS scorecard is released after the release of the CDS Final result for OTA. |
| Q. How to download CDS Result 2021? A. Candidate can download the CDS result and the name list from the official website – upsc.gov.in. |
| Q. What are the details mentioned in the CDS Result 2021? A. The details mentioned on the CDS merit list are Name of the Candidates, Roll Number, Name of Academy, and other important instructions. |
We hope this article on the CDS result provides you with all the necessary information. Remember that cracking the CDS exam is not the ultimate goal of life. It would be great if you can make it. If not, don’t feel demotivated. You will get other opportunities. Reach out to us if needed, and we will do our best to help you. If you are preparing for the upcoming CDS exam then take free CDS Mock Tests on Embibe’s Online Tyari platform. Taking these tests will help you prepare for the upcoming CDS exams.
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