UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Combined Defense Service (CDS) 2 exam result. In which 8,956 candidates have been successful. The result has been declared on the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in. The written exam for CDS 2 was conducted by UPSC on 13 September 2026. Final result of CDS 2 will be declared after interview.

Let us know how to check CDS 2 result. Let’s know what further process will be conducted for the candidates who are successful in CDS 2. For example, what process these candidates have to go through before the final result is declared.

You can check the result like this

• First of all go to the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in.
• Go to the written results or exam section that appears on the home page.
• Click on the link of CDS II 2026 Result PDF.
• After opening the PDF, you have to find your name and roll number.

SSB interview will be conducted for successful candidates

An interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB) will be conducted for the candidates who are successful in CDS 2. Successful candidates will have to attend this interview. This interview is conducted for 5 days. Final merit will be declared after this interview. After about 15 days of final result of SSB interview and OTA course candidates marksheet will be declared on the website. Candidates who have selected Indian Army have to register themselves on Joinindianarmy.nic.in website for interview information.

How does SSB interview start?

Candidates appearing for SSB are received at the station by the board officials and taken to the selection centre. There, the next five days information is provided by the starting address and the document is verified. In Army SSB, the reporting day is not considered as the first day, whereas in Air Force SSB, the tests start from the same day.

Day 1: Screening Test

On the first day, there is an Officers Intelligence Rating (OIR) test and a Picture Perception and Discussion test. There are two papers in OIR, each having 40 questions. While in PPDT, candidates are shown a picture and asked to write a story on it and discuss it in the group.

Day 2: Psychological test

The second day consists of TAT, Word Association Test, Situation Reaction Test and Self Decription. Through these tests, the candidate’s mental state, thinking and natural reactions are understood.

Day 3 & 4: Group Test and Interview

On these days, there are group discussions, group tasks, obstacle races, lectures and individual interviews. Here leadership ability and team work are given special attention.

Day Five: Conference

On the last day all the board members discuss the performance of the candidate. After this the final choice is recommended. This day of SSB decides whether a candidate will proceed to become an officer or not.