UPSC CDS II 2025 written exam results declared at upsc.gov.in: 9,085 candidates shortlisted, direct link here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025, conducted on September 14, 2025. This prestigious exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Out of thousands of aspirants, 9,085 candidates have successfully cleared the written test and are now eligible to appear for the next stage of selection—the Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews. Candidates are advised to follow official guidelines carefully to ensure smooth progression through the selection process.
How to download UPSC CDS result
Here is how candidates can check the UPSC CDS II results online:
- Visit upsc.gov.in.
- Go to Examinations and select Written Results.
- Click “CDS II 2025 Written Result” link.
- Open the PDF of shortlisted candidates.
- Download/save the PDF to your device.
- Search your roll number in the PDF to check if shortlisted.
Direct link here.
Courses and training details
Successful candidates will be considered for the following courses:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA),
Dehradun – 161st (DE) Course, starting July 2026 - Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala – Course starting July 2026
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – Pre-Flying Training Course [220 F(P)], starting July 2026
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai – 124th SSC (Men) (NT) and 124th SSC (Women) (NT) courses, beginning October 2026
The selection is provisional and subject to verification of original documents including age proof, educational certificates, and NCC certificates.
Next steps for candidates
- Army Candidates Registration: Aspirants opting for Army courses (IMA/OTA) as their first preference must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in for updates on SSB interviews. Existing registered candidates need not register again.
- Check Results: UPSC results can be accessed at upsc.gov.in
- Contact UPSC: For queries, candidates can reach the UPSC Facilitation Counter at 011-23385271, 011-23381125, 011-23098591, or 011-23098543 on working days from 10 AM to 5 PM.
