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
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 |
| Result Type | Final Result (Written Exam + SSB Interview) |
| Result Declared On | 7 August 2026 |
| Training Institute | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Madras) |
| Courses | 124th SSC Course (Men) (NT) and 124th SSC Women (NT) Course |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Total Candidates Recommended | 483 (455 Men + 28 Women) |
| Vacancies Notified (Men) | 276 |
| Vacancies Notified (Women) | 19 |
| Candidature Status | Provisional, subject to verification |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS II OTA Final Result 2026: Important Dates
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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OTA Final Result Declared | 7 August 2026 |
| 124th SSC Course (Men & Women) Commencement | October 2026 |
| Marks of Non-Recommended Candidates Available on UPSC Website | Within 15 days of result, remains available for 30 days |
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.
UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result: Direct PDF Link
The official final result PDF can be accessed here: Download UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result PDF.
UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result: Merit List (Men) - 455 Candidates
Below is the complete list of 455 candidates recommended for the 124th Short Service Commission Course (Men) (NT) (UPSC) at OTA Chennai, in order of merit, as released by UPSC.
| S.No. | Roll No. | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6600380 | Karale Ritesh Shivanand |
| 2 | 3503940 | Sukhraj Singh Heera |
| 3 | 0826457 | Devrath Singh Bisht |
| 4 | 0804446 | Samar Islam Laskar |
| 5 | 6100587 | Aman Kumar |
| 6 | 0826294 | Vivek Kumar |
| 7 | 3600159 | Anish Venkatesh Shastry |
| 8 | 3501559 | Abhimanyu Yadav |
| 9 | 0804517 | Amritanshu Nautiyal |
| 10 | 1400756 | Lakshya Verma |
| 11 | 0805363 | Vimal Kumar |
| 12 | 0808599 | Ayush |
| 13 | 3800234 | Viraj Babasaheb Wakle |
| 14 | 0808108 | Ashish Gurjar |
| 15 | 0300772 | Shreyas Sudip Mitra |
| 16 | 1100063 | Raghvendra Singh |
| 17 | 0810179 | Riyan |
| 18 | 0809947 | Sahil Ahlawat |
| 19 | 3503411 | Jasnoor Singh |
| 20 | 0802462 | Rohan Nain |
| 21 | 0810767 | Sandeep Choudhary |
| 22 | 5900811 | Hritik Chaturvedi |
| 23 | 6000147 | Aman Kumar |
| 24 | 0805891 | Vindhyavasini Tiwari |
| 25 | 6601852 | Prashant Uday Singh |
| 26 | 6000845 | Ayush Kannojia |
| 27 | 7900836 | Harsh Sharma |
| 28 | 0600830 | Alok Singh |
| 29 | 0400798 | Anurag Singh |
| 30 | 8800465 | Abhay Thakur |
UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result: Merit List (Women) - 28 Candidates
Below is the complete list of 28 candidates recommended for the 124th Short Service Commission Women (NT) (UPSC) Course at OTA Chennai, in order of merit.
| S.No. | Roll No. | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0820657 | Khushmeet Kaur Sona |
| 2 | 1107143 | Shinail Singh |
| 3 | 3508549 | Radha |
| 4 | 0815933 | Tannu |
| 5 | 7903661 | Nancy Singh |
| 6 | 0303111 | Janhavi Sharma |
| 7 | 0817657 | Jannat |
| 8 | 1404550 | Anita Rawat |
| 9 | 2608163 | Virupakshi Pandey |
| 10 | 5902232 | Arya Prasad |
| 11 | 3507725 | Sahib Kaur Virk |
| 12 | 1201007 | Bhaarathi Natarajan |
| 13 | 0826611 | Pragati |
| 14 | 5801260 | Annanya Mahajan |
| 15 | 2401068 | Megha Ranjani Mahadevan |
| 16 | 0901109 | Meher Randhawa |
| 17 | 3504155 | Sanya Maharia |
| 18 | 0901169 | Ishika Thapa |
| 19 | 0816400 | Anjali Chauhan |
| 20 | 0816112 | Sneha Hooda |
| 21 | 6400631 | Snehdeep Kaur |
| 22 | 5800779 | Shibi Chandel |
| 23 | 0823355 | Diksha |
| 24 | 0819092 | Sonali |
| 25 | 4102842 | Pragya |
| 26 | 3507911 | Nikeeta Singh |
| 27 | 7902944 | Mamta Kumari |
| 28 | 1108187 | Avnitika |
What Happens After the OTA Final Result
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list should note the following important points from the official notification:
- The candidature of all recommended candidates is provisional.
- Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification will be carried out by Army Headquarters.
- Results of the medical examination have not been considered while preparing this merit list; medical fitness will be assessed separately.
- Marks of candidates will be available on the UPSC website within 15 days of the result declaration and will stay available for 30 days.
- Non-recommended candidates can access their scores and other details under the "Disclosure of Scores and Other Details of Non-Recommended Candidates" scheme on the UPSC website, and may exercise available options while downloading their marks.
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
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official OTA Final Result PDF | Download PDF |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
