UPSC CDS 2026 Previous Year Cut-offs
From the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) documents · last checked 3 October 2026
CDS (II) 2025 · Written exam - marks of last qualified candidate
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 124.11 out of 300 |
| INA | 109.23 out of 300 |
| AFA | 132.51 out of 300 |
| OTA (Men) | 80.01 out of 200 |
| OTA (Women) | 98.06 out of 200 |
Official UPSC notice. Candidates also needed at least 20% marks in each subject. CDS has no category-wise cut-off; marks are given by academy.
CDS (II) 2025 · Final result - aggregate marks of last recommended candidate (written + SSB)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 249.61 out of 600 |
| INA | 238.50 out of 600 |
| AFA | 263.67 out of 600 |
| OTA (Men) | 162.84 out of 400 |
| OTA (Women) | 193.01 out of 400 |
Official UPSC notice.
CDS (I) 2025 · Written exam - aggregate marks of last qualified candidate
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 120 out of 300 |
| INA | 104 out of 300 |
| AFA | 128 out of 300 |
| OTA (Men) | 81 out of 200 |
| OTA (Women) | 81 out of 200 |
Official UPSC notice. Subject to a minimum of 20% marks in each subject.
CDS (I) 2025 · Final result - marks of last recommended candidate (written + SSB)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 243 out of 600 |
| INA | 230 out of 600 |
| AFA | 253 out of 600 |
| OTA (Men) | 163 out of 400 |
| OTA (Women) | 171 out of 400 |
Official UPSC notice.
CDS (II) 2024 · Written exam - marks of last qualified candidate
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 117 out of 300 |
| INA | 90 out of 300 |
| AFA | 126 out of 300 |
| OTA (Men) | 81 out of 200 |
| OTA (Women) | 81 out of 200 |
Official UPSC notice. Candidates also needed at least 20% marks in each subject.
CDS (II) 2024 · Final result - aggregate marks of last recommended candidate (written + SSB)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 241 out of 600 |
| INA | 220 out of 600 |
| AFA | 248 out of 600 |
| OTA (Men) | 161 out of 400 |
| OTA (Women) | 166 out of 400 |
Official UPSC notice.
CDS (I) 2024 · Written exam - aggregate marks of last qualified candidate
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 120 out of 300 |
| INA | 100 out of 300 |
| AFA | 128 out of 300 |
| OTA (Men) | 87 out of 200 |
| OTA (Women) | 87 out of 200 |
Official UPSC notice. Subject to a minimum of 18% marks in each subject.
CDS (I) 2024 · Final result - marks of last recommended candidate (written + SSB)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| IMA | 244 out of 600 |
| INA | 230 out of 600 |
| AFA | 250 out of 600 |
| OTA (Men) | 168 out of 400 |
| OTA (Women) | 168 out of 400 |
Official UPSC notice.
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Official sources
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II (20 May 2026) ↗
- UPSC - Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 exam page (dates, extended last date, documents) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 Time Table (10 August 2026) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 Press Note on e-Admit Cards (3 September 2026) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 English question paper (test booklet cover: 120 items, 100 marks, 2 hours) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 General Knowledge question paper (test booklet cover: 120 items, 100 marks, 2 hours) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2026 Elementary Mathematics question paper (test booklet cover: 100 items, 100 marks, 2 hours) ↗
- UPSC - Programme of Examinations 2027 (Annual Calendar, as on 20 May 2026) ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2025 Recommendation Details and Cut-Off Marks ↗
- UPSC - CDS (I) 2025 Publication of Cut-off Marks ↗
- UPSC - CDS (II) 2024 Recommendation Details and Cut-Off Marks ↗
- UPSC - CDS (I) 2024 Publication of Cut-off Marks ↗
- UPSC - Cut-off Marks page ↗