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CDS Result 2024 Out. Check Details Here
Sudeshna Paul
Updated on 12th July, 2024 , 3 min read
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination for the year 2024 has been conducted on 21 April 2024. Every year CDS conducts two phases of the exam to recruit candidates for the open positions in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Indian Air Force Academy (AFA).
The CDS exam is supervised by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Both the exams CDS 1 and CDS 2 are meant to recruit candidates who want to join the Indian Defence Forces. While the CDS 1 Exam has been conducted, the CDS 2 Exam is scheduled for 1 September 2024.
Those who appeared for the first phase of the exam are eagerly waiting for the result. Having said that, the CDS result 2024 has been announced on their official website. All the important information regarding CDS is announced on the official website of UPSC.
CDS Result Out: The Union Public Service Commission announced the CDS 1 Result 2024 on their official website after the successful completion of the exam on 21 April 2024. It has been made available in a PDF format, and candidates can download the same from the portal. The roll numbers of the applicants who qualified for the written exam are included in the UPSC CDS result PDF.
UPSC CDS Result 2024 Out
UPSC announced the CDS Result on 9 May 2024. A total of 8373 candidates who cleared the CDS cut-off have been shortlisted for the SSB interview. The UPSC CDS is one of the most popular post-graduation employment choices for individuals hoping to enter the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
The CDS 1 written exam consisted of three papers for the Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and Indian Naval Academy (INA). However, there were two papers for candidates opting for the Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Candidates who clear the SSB interview are admitted to the training institutes at various locations with their course starting from January-April 2025.
Candidates can also check the answer key available online to analyze their scoreboard in the CDS result.
CDS Training Institutes and Courses
The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, for the 158th DE (January 2025)
The Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala (January 2025)
The Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, for the pre-flying training (January 2025)
The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for the 121st SSC Men(April 2025)
The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for the 35th SSC Women (April 2025)
CDS Result 2024 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Category | Indian Defence Forces |
| Vacancy | 457 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Result Status | Out |
| Result Date | 09 May 2024 |
| Next Stage | SSB Interview |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Steps to Download the UPSC CDS Results
The steps for downloading the UPSC CDS Results is as follows:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC and navigate through the page
Step 2: Click on ‘Written Results or Examination Written Results’
Step 3: A new page will appear. On the new page, click on ‘Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024’
Step 4: A PDF version of the CDS results will appear upon the click
Step 5: Use the mentioned link to open the PDF and check the result
Step 6: Search for your roll number by clicking on ‘CTRL+F’
Step 7: Download the CDS UPSC Result PDF for further reference.
CDS OTS Result 2024
The OTS Result is released separately as it only consists of two papers- English and General Knowledge. Candidates can use the same steps to view and download the UPSC CDS Results PDF.
UPSC CDS Cut-off List 2024
Every year, UPSC releases the expected CDS cut-off list, during the time of the result. Candidates can check the cut-off here:
| CDS Category | CDS 1 Written Exam | CDS 1 Final Cut-off |
| AFA | 135-142 | 260-270 |
| IMA | 110-125 | 245-255 |
| INA | 108-115 | 230-244 |
| OTA (Male) | 90-95 | 158-165 |
| OTA (Female) | 90-94 | 160-170 |
Candidates who clear the CDS cut-off will be eligible for the SSB interview. This will be followed by a physical test, medical test, and document verification to finally recruit the candidates for 457 vacancies.
After the successful completion of the SSB interview, candidates can view their CDS marksheet 2024 within 15 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has UPSC announced the CDS results 2024?
UPSC has announced the CDS 1 written exam results 2024 on their official website. The result has been made public, candidates can check the PDF by visiting the official portal.
How many candidates were shortlisted for the SSB interview phase based on the CDS 1 2024 Result?
The CDS 1 result 2024 has been declared and the PDF mentions a total of 8373 shortlisted candidates for the SSB interview round. Those who clear the interview round will be considered for the final recruitment.
How can I download the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2024 PDF?
Candidates can visit the official website of UPSC to check the CDS 1 Results 2024 PDF. The steps for the same has been mentioned in previous sections of the article.
How can I register for the SSB interview after qualifying in the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2024?
Candidates who have cleared the CDS written exam need to register on the recruiting directorate website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) to appear for the SSB interview. Registering on this website will provide all further information about the interview.
What after CDS written result?
Candidates who qualify the CDS written exam qualify for the SSB interview. This will be followed by a physical test, medical test, and document verification.
What is the CDS vacancy 2024?
UPSC has released a notification that stated a total of 457 CDS vacancies for the year 2024. Candidates can apply for the positions via the official portal.