UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Result Declared for OTA (Men & Women)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results for the CDS II 2025 Officers Training Academy (OTA) courses. A total of 483 candidates have qualified based on the written examination and SSB interviews.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. Candidates who appeared for the written examination and the subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews can now check their merit list status for admission to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
A total of 483 candidates have been recommended for final selection across the Officers Training Academy Short Service Commission Courses for Men and Women commencing in October 2026.
UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Result Summary
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 [CDS Exam (II), 2025] |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Recruiting Organization | Ministry of Defence (Indian Army) |
| Course Commencing | October 2026 |
| Declaration Date | August 07, 2026 |
| Total Qualified Candidates | 483 (455 Men + 28 Women) |
| Total Vacancies Intimated | 295 (276 Men + 19 Women) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Course-Wise Vacancy & Recommendation Details
The declared merit list includes candidates selected for the following courses at OTA, Chennai:
-
124th Short Service Commission Course (Men) (NT) (UPSC)
- Vacancies: 276
- Recommended Candidates: 455
- Note: The list for the 124th SSC Men’s course also incorporates names of candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the same examination results for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala; and Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad.
-
124th Short Service Commission Women (NT) (UPSC) Course
- Vacancies: 19
- Recommended Candidates: 28
Important Instructions & Next Steps for Candidates
- Provisional Selection: The candidature of all recommended candidates is purely provisional. Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications will be carried out by Army Headquarters.
- Medical Examination Status: Results of the medical examination have not been taken into account while preparing this merit list.
- Marks Availability: The marks of all candidates (recommended and non-recommended) will be uploaded on the UPSC website within 15 days from the date of declaration of the final result and will remain accessible for 30 days.
- Disclosure Scheme for Non-Recommended Candidates: Non-recommended candidates can opt into the scheme for public disclosure of scores and details while downloading their marks from the portal.
How to Check UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Result
- Visit the official website of UPSC at
upsc.gov.in. - Navigate to the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for “Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 (OTA)”.
- Open the PDF file to view the roll numbers and names of qualified candidates.
- Search for your Roll Number or Name using
Ctrl + F(or the search bar on mobile).
Contact Information & Helpdesk
Candidates seeking further clarification or information regarding their results can reach out through the official facilitation channels:
- UPSC Facilitation Counter: Located near the Examination Hall Building in the UPSC Campus, New Delhi. Available in person on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- UPSC Help Desk Telephones: 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 (Available 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days).
Official Links
| Organization / Portal | Direct Web Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Official Portal | Click Here |
| UPSC CDS II final Result Pdf | Click Here |
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