The Union Public Service Commission has announced the final results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II), 2025, recommending a total of 302 candidates (190 + 85 + 27) for admission to premier defence training institutions.
The selected candidates have qualified based on the written examination conducted in September 2025, followed by interviews held by the Services Selection Board under the Ministry of Defence.
Course-wise Allocation
The recommended candidates will join:
- 161st (DE) Course at Indian Military Academy
- Indian Naval Academy
- No. 220 F(P) Course at Air Force Academy
Vacancies
As per government notification, vacancies include:
- 100 posts at IMA (including 13 for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders – Army Wing)
- 26 posts at INA (including 6 for NCC Naval Wing and 2 for Hydro)
- 32 posts at Air Force Academy (including 3 for NCC Air Wing)
Selection Process Overview
- Written qualified candidates:
- IMA: 2666
- INA: 814
- AFA: 636
- Final merit list prepared after SSB interviews
The Commission clarified that medical examination results have not been considered in preparing the merit list. Additionally, verification of age and educational qualifications by Army, Naval, and Air Headquarters is still underway, making the candidature provisional.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates are required to submit original certificates along with attested copies to their respective service headquarters based on their first preference. Any change in address must also be promptly communicated.
The results are available on the official UPSC website, while individual marks will be published after the final results of the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course are declared.
Conclusion
The declaration of CDS (II) 2025 results marks a crucial step for aspirants aiming to join the armed forces as officers, with the final selection subject to medical fitness and document verification.
