UPSC CDS II 2025: Final Result Announced
Post Date: March 30, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II examination for the year 2025. This recruitment drive aimed to fill 453 vacant positions.
Key Dates
- Application Start Date: May 28, 2025
- Application Last Date: June 20, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: June 20, 2025
- Correction Window: July 07 – July 09, 2025
- Written Examination Date: September 14, 2025
- Admit Card Release: September 04, 2025
- Written Examination Result: October 09, 2025
- Final Result Announcement: March 30, 2026
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: ₹200/-
- SC, ST: ₹0/-
- Female Candidates (All Categories): ₹0/-
Payment for the examination fee can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online payment modes.
UPSC CDS II 2025: Age Limit
The age criteria for the UPSC CDS II recruitment are as of July 01, 2025:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per the prevailing UPSC CDS II Recruitment Rules.
For accurate age calculations, please use the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
A total of 453 posts were available for UPSC CDS II 2025. The breakdown by institution is as follows:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): 295 Posts
Educational Qualification
The eligibility criteria for each post are:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized University or Institution.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates must possess an Engineering Degree in the relevant trade.
- Air Force Academy: Candidates should have a Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized University or Institution.
How to Download UPSC CDS II Final Result 2026
Candidates who appeared for the UPSC CDS II examination can download their final results by following these steps:
- Navigate to the ‘Important Links’ section below.
- Click on the link provided for downloading the Final Result.
- You will be redirected to the login page.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth (DOB), and the Captcha Code.
- Click on the “Login” tab.
Alternatively, candidates can also download their results from the official website of the UPSC.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025: Mode of Selection
The selection process for UPSC CDS II involves:
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Skill Test
Important Links
- Download Final Result
- Download Written Result (Name Wise)
- Download Written Result
- Download Admit Card (Through Login)
- Online Correction Link
- Apply Online
- OTR Registration
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the UPSC CDS-II Written Result 2025 been released?
A. Yes, the written result has been released on the official website of UPSC.
Q. When was the UPSC CDS-II Written Result 2025 released?
A. The written result was declared on October 9, 2025.
Q. Where can the result be downloaded from?
A. The result can be downloaded from the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
Q. Is the result in PDF format?
A. Yes, the result is available in PDF format for easy downloading and viewing.
Q. Are the cut-off marks mentioned in the result?
A. Yes, the PDF includes the cut-off marks for various categories along with the results.
Q. How to download the result of UPSC CDS II Result 2025?
A. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their result by entering their registration number/roll number and Date of Birth (DOB). The official download link is provided in the important links section.
Q. What is the UPSC Official Website?
A. The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.