CDS Result 2021, Merit List and Cutoff

 CDS (I) 2021 result of the written test has been declared on  February 7, 2021. The result is announced in PDF format at the official website upsc.gov.in. As per the result, the roll number of qualified candidates are mentioned in the list. While preparing for the exam, study the CDS Question papers for a better understanding of the exam pattern.

CDS Final merit list will be selected on the basis of their performance in the CDS I 2021 written test and SSB Interview. A total of 6552 candidates have been shortlisted for SSB Interview.  Know about the CDS Selection process right here

Candidates who have successfully qualified in the written exam need to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of announcement of written results. After that, you will be allotted the Selection Centres and dates of the SSB interview. 

Latest Updates

• CDS Result 2021 Declared by UPSC @upsc.gov.in; Know more details here

CDS 2021 Result Dates

How to Check CDS 2021 Result?

The result of CDS 1 has been declared. Steps to check CDS Result are mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Examination’ tab and navigate to the ‘Active Examination’ Section.

Step 3: Go to Combined Defence Services Examination.

Step 4: You will find a PDF file for the written test result.

Step 5: Download it and locate your roll number with a keyboard shortcut- Ctrl + F.

Step 6: Take a print out of the same for future reference. 

Note: Chances are that candidates might face the issue of server down as there would be many applicants who would be checking their respective results at the same time. This will create a massive overload on their server. They can check their results at ease after some hours when the issue is completely resolved.

CDS 2021 Marksheet

The mark sheet for CDS 2021 will be available on the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in. after the announcement of the result. CDS I 2021 Marksheet will be available for a limited period of time (approximately 1 month). Following steps must be followed to obtain the CDS 2021 Marksheet: 

1. Visit the official website of UPSC.
2. A link to the download the mark sheet will be provided in the ‘What’s New’ section, click on it.
3. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth, thereafter, enter captcha code
4. Click on Submit, your mark sheet will appear on the screen.
5. Take a printed copy of the mark sheet for future reference.

Score Calculation Process of CDS 2021

The score calculation process of CDS 2021 is elaborated in bullets:

• For the correct answer in each section of the test, candidates score one mark. 
• For each incorrect attemts 1/3 marks will be deducted. 
• In case candidates mark more than one option which will be counted as the wrong answer. 
• The total score will be calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. 

CDS Result 2021: Preparation of Merit List

• A list of candiates will be prepared containing the name of candidate who will  get the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. 
• Candidate needs to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and the SSB Interview. 
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB Interview. 
• The final selection is done based on their merit subjected to medical fitness and the number of vacancies.  

CDS 2021 Cutoff

The selection of candidates is subject to various criteria. For selection to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA, candidates must qualify the minimum cut off marks set by the governing body, i.e., UPSC. A minimum of 20% score in each section is the basic cut-off to qualify for CDS 2021 and an overall score in the written exam is around 110 marks. Those who fit into this range will be called for CDS SSB Interview.

IMA (Indian Military Academy) and INA (Indian Naval Academy) cutoffs are expected to remain around 110 while for AFA cutoff score may go up to 140 this year. The CDS Cut off of the written exam will be announced by UPSC after the recruitment process is over. Check below the expected cutoff of the CDS 1 written exam.

What after CDS 2021 Result?

Candidates who have scored qualifying marks in the written CDS exam will need to appear for SSB Tests/ Interview. The candidates are required to get the prescribed set of documents for the CDS interview conducted by the Service Selection Board. The final result is declared on the basis of the candidate's performance in the written exam and SSB Tests/ Interview. The SSB interview lasts for 5 days during which, a candidate undergoes various physical and psychological test which determines if a candidate is fit to be an officer.

Qualities that are judged by SSB to clear with the interview are as follows:

Day-wise Description of SSB Tests 

• The SSB Interview will be conducted over a period of five days.
• SSB procedure is a two-stage selection process. Only candidates who clear Stage I will be allowed to appear for Stage II.
• Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage based on performance in OIR Test and PP&DT.
• Stage II consists of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Test, and Conference. 
• On day two of the SSB Interview, candidates will be divided into groups of 8-10 and will be given different chest numbers. Psychological tests will be conducted on day two. 
• Candidates after the psychological test are required to appear for the personal interview on days three and four in front of the interviewing officer. Group testing is usually done on day three by the group testing officer.  The candidates will be informed of outdoor tests beforehand. There are nine tests that the candidates will have to clear. 
• The tests on day four will begin with an individual obstacle race.  An individual is expected to clear a set of 10 obstacles within 3 minutes.
• On day five the candidates are required to appear for a conference which will be conducted by the SSB Board.
• Candidates will be given a closing address on Day 5 by the deputy president of the board. Candidates will also be able to clear their doubts and queries.

CDS 2021 Selection Procedure

To join the desired academy, the candidates must qualify the below-mentioned stages: 

Written Examination

The candidates who filled the application forms before the last notified date will be able to appear for the CDS written. CDS (I) written exam is an objective type paper held in pen and paper mode. The candidates who have qualified for the written examination will now appear for the Interview/ Intelligence Test/ Personality Test, the second stage of the CDS Selection Procedure.

Interview/ Intelligence Test/ Personality Test

The candidates who have qualified for the written examination will be interviewed by Service Selection Board based on their preferences of HQs. The candidates will have to undergo the five-day testing procedure at the respective SSB centers. The candidates who will be selected by the officials in the interview round shall further be called up for their document verification.

Document Verification

Documents of selected candidates like their mark sheets, graduation degree, age proof, and other certificates and requisite documents are verified by the officials. If the documents are not authentic or complete then such candidates can be disqualified by the officials. The final selection of candidates will be made if they are found to medically fit.