UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Result Declared: Download Merit List PDF for IMA, OTA, AFA
Post Date / Update: 30 March 2026
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. Following the written examination held on September 14, 2025, and subsequent SSB interviews, the commission has recommended candidates for appointment to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). A total of 453 vacancies across various wings of the Indian Armed Forces are being filled through this recruitment cycle. Candidates who participated in the final interview rounds can now verify their qualification status by downloading the official merit list PDF. The marks of the candidates will be available on the UPSC portal shortly after the completion of the recruitment process.
Important Dates
- Written Exam Date: 14 September 2025
- Final Result Declaration Date: 30 March 2026
- Final Result Declaration Time: 04:08 PM (Official)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: 200/-
- SC / ST / Female: 0/-
- Result Checking Fee: NA
UPSC CDS II Vacancy Distribution (Total: 453 Posts)
| Academy Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) - Men & Women | 295 |
How to Check UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Result?
- ●Candidates can access the final merit list containing the names and roll numbers of recommended candidates by following these steps:
- ●Step 1: Locate the 'Important Links' section at the end of this post.
- ●Step 2: Click on the link 'Download Final Result'.
- ●Step 3: A PDF document containing the list of successful candidates will open.
- ●Step 4: Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to look for your Roll Number or Name.
- ●Step 5: Save and download the merit list for future reference and documentation.
Useful and Important Links
| Download Final Result (PDF) | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Website |
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| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
FAQs - UPSC CDS II Result 2025
Q. What details are mentioned in the CDS II Final Result PDF?
The final result PDF contains the Roll Numbers and Names of candidates who have been recommended for the different academies based on their performance in the written exam and SSB interview.
Q. When will the marks of non-recommended candidates be released?
UPSC generally uploads the marks of all candidates (recommended and non-recommended) on its official website within 15 days from the date of declaration of the final result.
Q. Is the result subject to medical fitness?
Yes, the final merit list is prepared based on the examination results. The actual appointment is subject to candidates meeting the medical fitness standards and verification of original documents by the respective Service Headquarters.