UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II). A total of 483 candidates, including 455 men and 28 women, have been recommended for admission to the 124th Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) Course at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Candidates can check the final merit list on the official UPSC website.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 for candidates selected for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. The final selection has been prepared on the basis of candidates' performance in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 and the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
As per the official notification, 483 candidates have been recommended in the final merit list. This includes 455 male candidates for the OTA Men course and 28 female candidates for the OTA Women course. The selected candidates will undergo training at OTA Chennai, with the course scheduled to commence in October 2026.
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 PDF
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II), 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Result Name | UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 |
| Result Status | Released |
| Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Total Recommended Candidates | 483 |
| Male Candidates Recommended | 455 |
| Female Candidates Recommended | 28 |
| Course | 124th Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
The Government has notified the following vacancies for admission through the OTA courses:
| Course | Vacancies |
| OTA Chennai (Men) | 276 |
| OTA Chennai (Women) | 19 |
Although the number of recommended candidates exceeds the available vacancies, the final merit list has been prepared according to UPSC's selection process. The merit list does not include the results of the medical examination. All recommendations remain provisional until completion of document verification and medical fitness requirements.
Candidates recommended in the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 should keep the following points in mind:
The selection is provisional.
Verification of educational qualifications and date of birth will be conducted by the Army Headquarters.
Candidates must also qualify the prescribed medical examination before final admission.
The OTA training programme is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
UPSC has announced that the marks of all candidates will be uploaded on its official website within 15 days from the declaration of the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025. Candidates will be able to access their marks online for 30 days after publication.
The Commission has also informed that non-recommended candidates may exercise the option for disclosure of scores and other details while downloading their marks, as per the prescribed policy.
Candidates shortlisted in the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 should regularly visit the UPSC website and the respective defence service portals for further admission-related updates. They are advised to keep all original educational certificates, identity documents, and other required records ready for the verification process.
For any clarification regarding the result, candidates may also contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter during working hours or use the official helpline numbers mentioned in the notification.