Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS II 2025 Officers’ Training Academy final result, declaring 483 candidates successful for admission to the relevant Short Service Commission courses. The Combined Defence Services Examination II, 2025 notification announced 453 vacancies overall, including 295 vacancies for OTA, subject to final confirmation by the services.
Candidates who appeared in the written examination and Services Selection Board interviews can check their roll numbers in the official merit-list PDF. The result remains provisional and is subject to verification of candidates’ date of birth, educational certificates and other eligibility documents.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Officers’ Training Academy – SSC Men and SSC Women (Non-Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 453 overall, including 295 OTA vacancies |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | May 28, 2025 |
| Last Date | June 20, 2025 (extended deadline) |
| Exam Date | September 14, 2025 |
| Result Date | 2026 |
Candidates should note that the application process has already concluded. The current notice concerns the OTA final merit list prepared after the written examination and SSB interview stages.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for the Officers’ Training Academy must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- Final-year degree students were eligible to apply, provided they could submit proof of passing the qualifying examination within the prescribed timeline.
- Candidates must produce original academic certificates during document verification when instructed by the competent authority.
- Admission remains provisional until UPSC and the respective service headquarters verify all eligibility records.
Age Limit
- Applicants for OTA are generally required to be within the prescribed 19 to 25-year age bracket, calculated using the cut-off dates specified in the detailed notification.
- For the CDS II 2025 OTA course, candidates were required to satisfy the notified date-of-birth conditions applicable to SSC Men and SSC Women entries.
- Male candidates applying for SSC Non-Technical were required to be unmarried.
- Unmarried women, issueless widows who had not remarried and issueless divorcees who had not remarried could apply, subject to the notification conditions.
- No relaxation is available unless specifically permitted under UPSC and defence service rules.
Fees
- General/OBC male candidates: ₹200
- Women candidates: Exempted
- SC/ST candidates: Exempted
- The examination fee could be paid through the payment methods permitted in the online application portal.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Applicants first appeared in the UPSC CDS II written examination. OTA candidates were tested in English and General Knowledge papers.
- SSB Interview: Candidates who cleared the written examination were called for intelligence and personality testing at a Services Selection Board. The assessment included screening, psychological tests, group tasks and a personal interview.
- Medical Examination and Final Merit: Recommended candidates underwent medical examination and document verification. The final allocation is based on merit, eligibility, medical fitness, preferences and the number of available vacancies. UPSC’s merit list may be issued before completion of all medical formalities.
How to Apply
The CDS II 2025 application window is closed. Candidates interested in a future CDS examination can follow these steps, while result candidates can use the same official portal to access the merit list:
- Visit the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in and open the examination or recruitment section.
- Select the relevant Combined Defence Services Examination notification and read the eligibility, age, course and document requirements carefully.
- Complete registration through the UPSC online application portal using an active email address, mobile number and valid identity details.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication information accurately, and select OTA or other eligible academy preferences.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and identity documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee, where applicable, and submit the form before the closing date. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
- To check the final result, open the UPSC results section, download the CDS II 2025 OTA final result PDF, and search for the roll number using the PDF search function.
Candidates included in the list should retain their admit card, application form and academic records. They must respond promptly to communications from the Army Headquarters or training authorities regarding verification and joining instructions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many candidates have qualified in the UPSC CDS II 2025 OTA final result?
UPSC has included 483 candidates in the OTA final merit list released in 2026.
2. How can candidates check their roll numbers?
Candidates should download the result PDF from upsc.gov.in and use the search option to locate their roll number.
3. Does inclusion in the merit list guarantee admission to OTA?
No. Final admission depends on document verification, medical fitness, fulfilment of eligibility conditions, candidate preferences and the availability of vacancies.
