CDS 2 2025 Result OUT @upsc.gov.in | UPSC CDS 2 Cutoff & Merit

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CDS 2 2025 Result on October 9, 2025, at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Defence Services Examination 2 (CDS 2) 2025 can now check their results online. This examination was conducted on September 14, 2025, in three shifts for a total of 453 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). The CDS 2 result 2025 includes the list of candidates who have cleared the written examination. Those who qualify will be shortlisted for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, which includes intelligence, personality tests, and psychological evaluations.

How to Download CDS 2 2025 Result?

Follow these simple steps to check and download the CDS 2 2025 result PDF:

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on the link “UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025” under the latest notifications
3. The result PDF will open. Press Ctrl+F to search your roll number
4. Download and save the PDF for future reference

Details Mentioned in CDS 2 Result

The CDS 2 result PDF contains:

• Roll numbers of qualified candidates
• Cutoff marks for written examination
• Instructions for next stages of selection
• Guidelines for SSB interview and medical examination

What After CDS 2 Result 2025?

Candidates who clear the written exam will proceed to the next stages of selection:

1. SSB Interview and Psychological Tests: Assessment of intelligence, personality, and officer potential
2. Medical Examination: Conducted to ensure candidates meet physical and medical standards for armed forces
3. Publication of Final Merit List: Combining written and SSB scores for final selection
4. Training Academy Allocation: Selected candidates will be allotted to IMA, OTA, INA, or AFA
5. Training as Officers: Successful candidates will begin their training at the respective academies

Previous Year Cutoff Trends

The CDS cutoff trends provide an idea about expected qualifying marks for each academy and stream. Candidates are advised to check last year’s trends to gauge their chances and prepare for SSB interviews accordingly. Candidates can stay updated by regularly visiting upsc.gov.in and following notifications for SSB interview dates, medical test schedules, and final merit list publication