UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026 Declared – (Direct Link) – Download Merit List
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final result with marks for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025, with the result date being 21 August 2026. This result includes candidates recommended for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, following the written exam and SSB interview process.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025
- Written Exam Date: 14 September 2025
- Written Result Declared: 9 October 2025
- Final Result with Marks Declared: 21 August 2026
- Academies Covered: IMA, INA, Air Force Academy, OTA (Men), OTA (Women)
- Result Mode: Online PDF
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Result
You can download the official final result PDF directly using the link below or follow these steps:Download UPSC CDS (II) 2025 Final Result with Marks – Official PDF
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Written Results” section under the “Examinations” tab.
- Select “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 – Final Result.”
- Open the PDF for your respective academy (IMA, INA, Air Force, or OTA).
- Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search for your roll number or name.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference, such as document verification.
What’s Next?
Candidates whose names appear in the final result should prepare for document verification and joining processes as intimated by their respective academies (IMA, INA, AFA, or OTA). The exact joining instructions and document requirements are Not Yet Announced for the CDS (II) 2025 batch; this page will be updated once official details are available. Keep the following documents ready:
- Original Date of Birth certificate (10th class certificate or equivalent)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- NCC certificate, if applying under NCC Special Entry
- Medical fitness documents as prescribed by the academy
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Valid photo identity proof
Note: Inclusion in the final result list does not guarantee admission; it is subject to subsequent document verification and medical standards. Marks of non-recommended candidates are usually published separately by UPSC after the final result.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The merit list is available in the official result PDF. Download the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result PDF here.
For IMA, INA, and Air Force Academy: Written Exam (300 marks) + SSB Interview (300 marks) = Total 600 marks. For OTA (Men and Women): Written Exam (200 marks) + SSB Interview (200 marks) = Total 400 marks.
Contact UPSC through its official facilitation counter for any discrepancies, as advised in the important instructions.
The source content does not mention re-evaluation; candidates should refer to UPSC’s official guidelines for such queries.
The exact joining letter details are Not Yet Announced for the CDS (II) 2025 batch. Candidates should await communication from their respective academies.
