CDS Result 1 2020 Declared: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the CDS 1 Result 2020 on March 23, 2020. UPSC CDS Result has been announced for the exam conducted on February 2, 2020. CDS 1 2020 exam result PDF will be available on the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in.
The UPSC CDS 1 2020 Result is declared in the form of a merit list. The CDS Result includes the name and roll number of all the candidates who have successfully qualified in the Written Exam. In this article, we will provide you with the CDS Result PDF (both name-wise and roll number wise).
| CDS 1 2020 Written Exam Result (Roll Number wise) |
| CDS 2 2020 Written Exam Result (Name wise) |
Latest 23/03/2020: CDS 1 2020 Result has been announced. The mark sheet will also be provided soon.
Download CDS 1 2020 Result/Merit List Now
UPSC CDS Result 2020 Written Exam Released
The CDS result is released separately for the two stages – Written Exam and Final Selection. The UPSC announces CDS Result PDF for the Written Exam and then the final result. CDS Written Result has been announced on March 23, 2020. Whereas, CDS Final Result PDF will be formed after considering the performance of candidates in the Written Test and SSB interview.
| A total of 7081 candidates have qualified for SSB interview |
The marks of the candidates will be available after the declaration of the final result. Candidates will be selected solely on the basis of their performance in Written and the SSB Interview (provided their documents are verified and they have cleared the medical exam).
CDS Result Date 2020
Here are the important dates regarding the CDS I 2020 Exam:
| Events | Dates |
| Written Exam | February 2, 2020 |
| Release of CDS 1 2020 Result for Written Test | March 23, 2020 |
| Final Result | November 2020 |
How To Check CDS Result 2020?
We have provided the CDS 1 2020 result PDF above. However, those who want to download the CDS Result from the official website can follow the below steps:
- – 1st Step: Go to the official Website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- – 2nd Step: Go to the “Examination” tab.
- – 3rd Step: Click on “Active Examinations” from the drop-down menu.
- – 4th Step: Click on “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2020”.
- – 5th Step: Click on the link provided to download Combined Defence Services (II) result 2020.
- – 6th Step: A PDF with Roll Number 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: If you have cleared the Written Exam, take a print out of the PDF for future reference.
Details Mentioned On UPSC CDS Result
Here are some details that will be mentioned in the CDS result are
- Name of Academy
- Roll Number of Selected Candidates
- Name of Selected Candidates
How To Download CDS Marksheet?
CDS mark sheet too will be made available on the UPSC official website. Once released, follow the steps as under to download your CDS mark sheet:
- – 1st Step: Log on to the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) – upsc.gov.in.
- – 2nd Step: Check the “What’s New” section of the page for the download link of the CDS mark sheet and click on it.
- – 3rd Step: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (DOB) and click on “Submit”.
- – 4th Step: Your CDS Scorecard or will appear on the screen. Print multiple copies of the same for future reference.
What After UPSC CDS Result?
Candidates whose names are present in the CDS Result will have to appear for the SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview. In order to do that they need to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in. This has to be done within 2 weeks of the announcement of written results.
The successful candidates would then be allotted Selection Centres and dates of SSB interview which shall be communicated on the registered e-mail ID. Any candidate who has already registered earlier on the site will not be required to do so.
How To Appear For SSB?
After registration as mentioned above, the SSB call letter will be sent to the candidates at their registered email ID, The call letter will consist of the reporting date and time. Candidates must also carry some documents (original and attested) to the SSB Interview
Documents Required After CDS Result
The qualified candidates are also required to submit the original certificates in support of age (Date of Birth), educational qualifications, NCC (C) certificate along with attested copies to 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.
Address for Sending the Documents
Following is the address at which you need to send the documents. Note that the candidates must not send the original certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
| Category | Send Documents at 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 |
The original Certificates are to be submitted within two weeks of completion of the SSB Interview.
| Courses/Academy | Last Date of Submission |
| IMA | 1st January 2021 |
| NA | 1st January 2021 |
| AFA | 13th November 2020 |
| SSC | 1st April 2021 |
Medical Test After CDS Result
After clearing the SSB Interview, a candidate needs to undergo various 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.
About SSB Interview
The SSB Interview which comprises Intelligence and Personality Test will be conducted for 5 days. On the 5th day of the SSB Interview, Medical Examination and Document Verification will be conducted. Those who clear all these tests will be selected for admission to the Indian Military Academy/ Indian Naval Academy/ Air Force Academy/Officers Training Academy.
UPSC CDS Cutoff 2020 For Previous Year
Here are the CDS 2 2019 Cutoff:
| Academy | Written Exam | Final Marks |
| IMA | 130 | 225 |
| INA | 110 | 225 |
| AFA | 150 | 264 |
| OTA (Male) | 86 | 168 |
| OTA (Female) | 86 | 172 |
Candidates need to score equal to or more than the CDS cut off in order to be eligible. All the four academies – IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA will have their own cutoff which a candidate needs to clear. Those candidates who have successfully qualified in the exam will be eligible to appear for the SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test).
FAQs On CDS Result
Here are the answers to the questions that are usually asked by the candidates:
A1. You can check the CDS Result from upsc.gov.in > Examinations > Active Examinations > Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2020 > CDS 1 Result 2020 PDF.
A2. You can check the CDS marks after the declaration of the merit list. You need to enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (DOB) at the login section in order to get the scorecard.
A3. The cutoff for CDS 2 2019 exam was
Academy Written Exam Final Marks
IMA 130 225
INA 110 225
AFA 150 264
OTA (Male) 86 168
OTA (Female) 86 172
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