UPSC CDS II Result 2025 Declared, 9085 Candidates Qualify

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 Result on its official website — upsc.gov.in. The written exam was conducted on September 14, 2025, for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

A total of 9,085 candidates have successfully qualified for the written test and are now eligible to appear for the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview round.

How to Download UPSC CDS II Result 2025?

Candidates can follow the steps below to check their results online:

1. Visit the official website — upsc.gov.in
2. Go to the ‘Examinations’ section and click on ‘Written Results.’
3. Select the link titled “CDS II 2025 Written Result.”
4. Open the PDF containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
5. Download and save the PDF for reference.
6. Search your roll number in the list to check your result.

The merit list PDF includes the names and roll numbers of all qualified candidates.

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Candidates who have opted for the Army (IMA) as their first preference must register on the official portal — joinindianarmy.nic.in — to receive their SSB interview call letters.

UPSC clarified that the selection remains provisional until document verification is completed. Qualified candidates will need to present original age proof, educational certificates, and NCC certificates during the interview process.

UPSC CDS II 2025 Marksheet and Course Details

According to UPSC, the marksheets of all candidates will be available on the official website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final OTA course result (after the completion of SSB interviews). The marksheets will remain accessible for 30 days on the portal.

The CDS II 2025 recruitment process aims to fill officer-level vacancies for: