UPSC CDS 2025 Final Result Announced: 535 Candidates Selected, Merit List Available on Official Website
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2025 for the Officers Training Academy (OTA). The results were released on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, bringing relief and excitement to thousands of aspirants who had been waiting for the final outcome.
According to the merit list published by the commission, a total of 535 candidates have been finally selected for admission to the prestigious Officers Training Academy, Chennai. The selected candidates include both male and female aspirants, reflecting strong participation and performance across categories.
Gender-Wise Selection Details
Out of the 535 successful candidates:
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473 are male candidates
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63 are female candidates
All shortlisted candidates will be eligible to join the OTA course scheduled to begin in April 2026 at Chennai.
Male candidates have been selected for the 123rd Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) Course, while female candidates will join the 37th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course.
Vacancies and Previous Recommendations
The Government of India had notified 275 vacancies for male candidates and 18 vacancies for female candidates under the OTA entry through CDS-I 2025.
UPSC also clarified that some male candidates included in the merit list had already been recommended earlier for training at other premier defence academies such as:
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Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
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Indian Naval Academy (INA), Kerala
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Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
These candidates were included in the merit list based on merit and availability of vacancies.
Marks to Be Released Soon
The commission has announced that individual marks of recommended candidates will be uploaded on the official UPSC website within 15 days from the date of result declaration. These marks will remain available online for 30 days.
In addition, marks and relevant details of non-recommended candidates will also be published as per the commission’s standard schedule, allowing aspirants to evaluate their performance and plan future attempts accordingly.
Provisional Candidature and Document Verification
UPSC has clearly stated that the candidature of all selected candidates is provisional. Final confirmation will be subject to the verification of documents by the Army Headquarters.
Candidates must ensure the availability of original documents related to:
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Date of birth
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Educational qualifications
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Identity proof
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Other required certificates
Failure to produce valid documents during verification may lead to cancellation of candidature.
UPSC Helpdesk and Candidate Support
To assist candidates, UPSC has set up a Facilitation Counter near the examination hall building at its campus. Aspirants can visit the counter on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM for in-person assistance.
Candidates can also seek clarification or information related to the examination and results via the following contact numbers:
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011-23385271
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011-23381125
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011-23098543
How to Check UPSC CDS 2025 Final Result
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the merit list:
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Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
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On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section
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Click on the link titled “Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 (OTA)”
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A PDF file containing the merit list will open
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Use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number or name
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Download and take a printout of the PDF for future reference
What Lies Ahead for Selected Candidates
Candidates who have made it to the final merit list are one step closer to joining the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers. The training at OTA Chennai will prepare them for leadership roles in the Indian Army, combining physical training, academics, and military discipline.
Final Takeaway
The declaration of the UPSC CDS-I 2025 final result marks a significant milestone for 535 successful candidates. While selection is provisional and subject to verification, this achievement opens the door to a respected and challenging career in defence services. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for further updates regarding marks, joining instructions, and document verification schedules.
