If you have applied for UPSC CDS 2018 in the second session, then you must be worried about your UPSC CDS Result. The result would tell you whether you have actually qualified for the post or not. In the following post, we would be taking a look at some of the things that you should know about the UPSC CDS Result.
We would be taking a look at the dates for downloading the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2018, the process of downloading the result. At the same point of time, we would take a look at the UPSC CDS Cut Off so that you know how much marks you need to score to get selected in the Indian Armed Forces – the pride of our nation.
UPSC CDS Result 2018 – Important Dates
UPSC CDS 2 Result would be available on the official portal of the UPSC in December 2018. This would be the result of the written examination. After you pass the written examination, you would need to appear for the SSB Interview/Personality Test. The following table gives the further details about the UPSC CDS Result for the 2nd session in 2018.
[su_table]| Mode of Declaration of Result | Online |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
| Final CDS II 2018 Result Declaration | 2 to 3 months after the exam commencement, probably June-July 2019 |
| Details in CDS II 2018 | Academy-wise Roll Numbers of Qualified Candidates |
As you can see the final UPSC CDS 2 Result would be declared 2 to 3 months after the SSB interview. Since the SSB interview would start from April 2019, we expect that the final UPSC CDS Result would be declared in the months of June-July 2018. However, we would suggest that you click on the button to get the latest update on the UPSC CDS Exam Date.
How to Check Your UPSC CDS Result 2018?
The UPSC CDS 2 Result would be a PDF File that would have the details of all the roll numbers who have passed through to the next round. To download it, you need to link below:
Please note that the above link is not active and you would able to get your UPSC CDS Result only when the link is made is active. We would activate the link as soon as the official results are announced.
The Process of Getting Your UPSC CDS Result
To get your UPSC CDS Result for the 2nd session in 2018, you just need to follow these simple steps
- Click on the link above.
- Find the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018
- You will find a PDF file for written test result.
- Download it and locate your roll number. Press Ctrl + F and then enter your roll number in the search bar.
- Take a print out of the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2018 for future reference.
The Process of Getting Your UPSC CDS Result Marksheet
The process given above could be used for getting the entire UPSC CDS Result. However, if you want to get your individual result, you need to follow these steps to get your UPSC CDS Result Marksheet
- Visit the official website of UPSC.
- Go to the ‘What’s New’ section. You would get the link to get your marksheet in this section.
- Click on the link for UPSC CDS Result Marksheet
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth. You also need to enter the captcha code.
- Click on Submit.
- Your marksheet will appear on the screen. Take a printed copy of the marksheet for future reference.
UPSC CDS Cut Off
You need to know about the UPSC CDS Cut Off as that would tell you about the minimum marks that you need to score to get selected. The cut off is different for different institutions. The following table gives the details of the UPSC CDS Cut Off for previous years from 2014 to 2017
Previous Year UPSC CDS Cut Off for Written Exam
[su_table]| CDS Cut Off | CDS I 2017 | CDS II 2016 | CDS I 2016 | CDS II 2015 | CDS I 2015 | CDS II 2014 |
| IMA | 125 | 105 | 72 | 105 | 102 | 102 |
| INA | 118 | 90 | 63 | 99 | 99 | 75 |
| AFA | 144 | 135 | 123 | 138 | 129 | 129 |
| OTA for Men | 82 | 72 | 68 | 84 | 86 | 72 |
| OTA for Women | 82 | 72 | 68 | 84 | 86 | 72 |
Previous Year UPSC CDS Cut Off – Final
[su_table]| CDS Cut Off | CDS I 2017 | CDS II 2016 | CDS I 2016 | CDS II 2015 | CDS I 2015 | CDS II 2014 | CDS I 2014 |
| IMA | 249 | 227 | 214 | 227 | 225 | 224 | 222 |
| INA | 241 | 225 | 217 | 227 | 225 | 224 | 222 |
| AFA | 268 | 258 | 249 | 269 | 264 | 257 | 250 |
| OTA for Men | 163 | 157 | 150 | 166 | 168 | 168 | 159 |
| OTA for Women | 164 | 159 | 157 | 170 | 172 | 170 | 160 |
Expected UPSC CDS Cut Off 2018
Let us take a look at the expected UPSC CDS Cut Off 2018. By carefully analyzing past year trends and various other factors, we believe that the UPSC CDS Cut Off 2018 would look like something like that.
[su_table]| Institute | Expected Cutoff score |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 105-115 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 95-105 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 120-130 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (For Women) | 85-95 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai | 85-95 |
So, these were some of the important information about the UPSC CDS Result. We hope that is article is of help to you. For more details on the UPSC CDS Exam, click on the link below:
