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UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result 2026 - Merit List of 483 Candidates Released, Check Roll Number & PDF

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  • Updated August 08, 2026 04:46 PM
  • by Abisha Muthukumar
  • UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 for admission to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai on 7 August 2026. A total of 483 candidates (455 men + 28 women) have been recommended for the 124th Short Service Commission Course (Men) and the 124th Short Service Commission Women Course, both commencing in October 2026. This result was prepared on the basis of the written examination conducted by UPSC and the SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence.
  • Download UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result PDF.

UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameCombined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025
Result TypeFinal Result (Written Exam + SSB Interview)
Result Declared On7 August 2026
Training InstituteOfficers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Madras)
Courses124th SSC Course (Men) (NT) and 124th SSC Women (NT) Course
Course CommencementOctober 2026
Total Candidates Recommended483 (455 Men + 28 Women)
Vacancies Notified (Men)276
Vacancies Notified (Women)19
Candidature StatusProvisional, subject to verification
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS II OTA Final Result 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
OTA Final Result Declared7 August 2026
124th SSC Course (Men & Women) CommencementOctober 2026
Marks of Non-Recommended Candidates Available on UPSC WebsiteWithin 15 days of result, remains available for 30 days
  • The table below lists the key dates associated with this result. These dates relate to the examination cycle for which this OTA result has been declared.
  • UPSC has not published separate dates for the written exam, admit card, or SSB interviews for CDS II 2025 in this result notification. Candidates should refer to the original CDS II 2025 examination notice on the official UPSC website for these dates, as this document covers only the final result.

Selection Process for CDS II OTA

  • Selection to the Officers Training Academy through the CDS examination is a two-stage process:
  • Written Examination conducted by UPSC (English and General Knowledge for OTA candidates).
  • SSB Interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence, which includes psychological tests, group testing tasks, and a personal interview.
  • The final merit list is prepared strictly in order of the combined marks obtained in the written exam and the SSB interview. Results of the medical examination are not factored into the merit list; medical standards are assessed separately.

How to Check UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result

  • Candidates can check their result and download the official PDF using the steps below:
  • Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
  • Go to the "Whats New" or "Final Results" section on the homepage.
  • Click on the link titled "Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 - OTA".
  • The result PDF will open in a new tab. Use Ctrl+F to search your roll number or name.
  • Download and save the PDF for future reference.
  • Candidates can also check the merit list directly in this article using the roll number tables below.
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Important Instructions for Selected Candidates

  • Do not rely solely on marks to judge selection; only the merit list published by UPSC is final.
  • Keep checking the official UPSC website and Joinindianarmy.nic.in for joining instructions related to the 124th SSC Course commencing in October 2026.
  • Since candidature is provisional, keep original documents ready for verification.
  • Contact the helpdesk numbers below for any doubts regarding the result; do not rely on unofficial sources for confirmation of selection.

Important Links

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Official OTA Final Result PDFDownload PDF
UPSC Official Websiteupsc.gov.in
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Q3. How many vacancies were there for OTA in CDS II 2025?

  • UPSC notified 276 vacancies for the Men's course and 19 vacancies for the Women's course, totalling 295 vacancies.

Q5. Is the selection in this merit list final and confirmed?

  • No. As per the official notification, the candidature of all listed candidates is provisional and subject to verification of date of birth and educational qualification by Army Headquarters.
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