UPSC CDS 2 final result 2024 out at upsc.gov.in: Direct link to check roll numbers here

UPSC CDS 2 result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the final merit list for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II), 2024 today, May 23, 2025. A total of 574 candidates—comprising 510 men and 64 women—have qualified for admission to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

The selected candidates will be inducted into the 122nd Short Service Commission Course (Non-Technical) for Men and the 36th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course, both scheduled to commence in October 2025.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the number of vacancies notified by the government stands at 276 for men and 19 for women. The list for male candidates also includes names of those who were previously recommended for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala; and the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.

The UPSC has stated that the candidature of all selected individuals remains provisional. Final admission will be subject to verification of original documents pertaining to date of birth and educational qualifications by the Army Headquarters. The results of the candidates’ medical examinations have not been considered in the preparation of the merit list.

Candidature provisional, Subject to verification

The UPSC has stated that the candidature of all selected individuals remains provisional. Final admission will be subject to verification of original documents pertaining to date of birth and educational qualifications by Army Headquarters. The results of the candidates’ medical examinations have not been considered in the preparation of the merit list.

UPSC CDS (2) final merit list 2025: Steps to access

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the UPSC CDS (2) final merit list 2025 from the official website:

• Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission by navigating to upsc.gov.in.
  
• On the homepage, locate and select the link titled "CDS 2 Final Result 2024."
  
• This will open a PDF document containing the list of selected candidates and other relevant information.
  
• Download the PDF and print a copy to retain for future use, especially during document verification or admission procedures.
  

Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to access the UPSC CDS (2) final merit list 2025.