UPSC CDS I Examination 2025: OTA Final Result Declared
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results for the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025. This recruitment drive aimed to fill 475 vacancies.
Key Dates
- Notification Release: December 11, 2024
- Application Start Date: December 11, 2024
- Application Deadline: January 1, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: January 1, 2025
- Exam Date: April 13, 2025
- Admit Card Availability: April 3, 2025
- Result Declaration (Initial): April 28, 2025
- Final Result Declaration: October 10, 2025
- OTA Final Result Declaration: December 29, 2025
Application Fee
- General & OBC: Rs. 200/-
- SC, ST, Female: Rs. 0/-
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other prescribed payment methods.
Age Criteria (OTA)
Candidates applying for the OTA should have been born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2007. Age relaxation will be granted as per the UPSC CDS I Recruitment Rules.
For precise age calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
A total of 475 posts were available across various academies:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): 275 Posts
- OTA (Women): 18 Posts
Educational Qualifications
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University/Institution.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Graduation degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- Air Force Academy: Engineering degree in a relevant trade from a recognized University/Institution.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized University/Institution.
Selection Process
The selection for the UPSC CDS I Examination typically involves:
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Download UPSC CDS I OTA Final Result 2025
Candidates who appeared for the examination can download their UPSC CDS I OTA Final Result by following these steps:
- Navigate to the “Important Links” section provided below.
- Click on the designated link for downloading the OTA Final Result.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number, Date of Birth (DOB) / Password, and the Captcha Code (if displayed).
- Upon successful submission of details, your result will be displayed.
Alternatively, candidates can check their results on the official website of the UPSC.
Important Links
- Download OTA Final Result
- Download Final Result
- Download Result (Name Wise)
- Download Result
- Download Admit Card
- Download Exam Schedule
- Apply Online
- Download Notification
- One Time Registration
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Has the UPSC CDS-I OTA Final Result 2025 been released?
A. Yes, the final result has been released on the official website of UPSC.
Q. When was the UPSC CDS-I OTA Final Result 2025 released?
A. The OTA final result was released on December 29, 2025.
Q. Where can the OTA final result be downloaded from?
A. The OTA final result is available on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) and can be accessed via the links provided.
Q. Is the result in PDF format?
A. Yes, the result is available in PDF format, which facilitates easy downloading and viewing.
Q. Are the cut-off marks mentioned in the result?
A. Yes, the cut-off marks for different categories are provided in the PDF along with the result.
Q. What is the UPSC Official Website?
A. The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.