UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA Final Result 2026
The UPSC declared the CDS II 2025 final result for the Officers Training Academy on 7 August 2026, recommending 483 candidates — 455 men and 28 women — for the 124th Short Service Commission courses commencing at OTA Chennai in October 2026.
Last Updated 16 August 2026
Overview
- Examination
- Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025, OTA
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission
- Result declared
- 7 August 2026
- Total recommended
- 483 candidates
- Split
- 455 men and 28 women
- Course
- 124th Short Service Commission Course, commencing October 2026
- Academy
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai
- Vacancies notified
- 276 for men and 19 for women, 295 in total
- Basis of merit
- Written examination and SSB interview
Result Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Result declared | 07 Aug 2026 |
How to Check Your Result
- 1Open upsc.gov.in and go to the Examination then Results section.
- 2Select the final result for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 — OTA.
- 3Open the merit list PDF and search it for your roll number.
- 4Read the notice attached to the result, which states what the merit list does and does not include.
- 5Download and keep the PDF for your records.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- UPSC resultsVisit
Verify on the official website. Release dates and download windows are announced by the conducting body and can change. Job Times 24 is an information service and does not issue admit cards, results or answer keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates were recommended?
483 in total — 455 men and 28 women — for the 124th Short Service Commission courses.
Were medical examination results taken into account?
No. The merit list was prepared without regard to the results of the medical examination.
Is the selection final?
It is provisional, pending verification of date of birth and educational qualification by Army Headquarters.
How many vacancies were notified?
295 in total — 276 for the men's course and 19 for the women's course.