The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Final Result 2026 on its official website. The result ends months of waiting for the candidates who appeared for the written exam and qualified for their SSB interviews. The final result was released on 7th August 2026 on the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in, and the PDF has been shared in the article below.
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026 Out
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the result for Combined Defence Services (CDS) II-2025, shortlisting candidates to the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for the 124th Short Service Commission (SSC) Course, commencing October 2026. This result also includes roll numbers and names of the candidates earlier recommended for IMA, INA, and AFA on the basis of the same exam.
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026 PDF
The final list PDF includes a list of 455 candidates who are recommended for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA) from the same exam cycle. A separate list of 28 candidates covering the OTA (Women) course is also included. Download UPSC CDS 2 Final Result PDF from the link below and search for your roll number in the list of qualified candidates.
How to Check UPSC CDS II Final Result 2026?
Follow the steps mentioned below to download the UPSC CDS Result PDF and check your roll number in the list of qualified candidates.
- Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission: www.upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on “Written Results” section.
- Now, search for “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 — Officers Training Academy Final Result” and click on it.
- The final result PDF opens on the screen.
- Using Ctrl+F search your roll number or name in the list of selected candidates.
- Download it and hold a copy for your records.
What Happens Next for Selected Candidates?
- Verification of documents: Original certificates of Date of Birth and Educational Qualifications should be sent to Army Headquarters (IMA/OTA candidates), Naval Headquarters (INA) or Air Force authorities (AFA) as the case may be for verification.
- Medical examination: Candidates need to go through a medical check up for final selection.
- Joining Instructions. Lastly, the candidates will be issued joining instructions for the course commencing at OTA Chennai (or respective academy) in October 2026.