UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Results Announced: 302 Candidates Merit-Listed for Defence Training
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. In a significant announcement made from New Delhi, the Commission has published a merit list comprising 302 successful candidates who have qualified for admission to India's premier defence training institutions.
Examination and Selection Process Details
The rigorous selection process began with the written examination conducted in September 2025, followed by comprehensive interviews held by the Services Selection Board under the Ministry of Defence. The Commission had initially recommended 2,666 candidates as qualified in the written examination for the Indian Military Academy, 814 candidates for the Indian Naval Academy, and 636 candidates for the Air Force Academy.
The final merit list reflects those candidates who successfully cleared the Services Selection Board interviews conducted by Army Headquarters. It's important to note that these results have been prepared without factoring in the outcome of medical examinations, and verification of date of birth and educational qualifications is currently underway.
Course Allocations and Vacancy Distribution
The selected candidates have qualified for entry into three prestigious defence training programs:
- 161st (DE) Course of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad under the Pre-Flying Training Course No. 220 F(P)
According to official vacancy details:
- The Indian Military Academy has 100 positions, including 13 reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate holders of the Army Wing
- The Indian Naval Academy offers 26 vacancies, with six reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate holders of the Naval Wing and two in the Hydro category
- The Air Force Academy provides 32 vacancies, of which three are reserved for candidates holding NCC 'C' Certificates under the Air Wing through the NCC Special Entry scheme
Some candidates appear across multiple merit lists for different courses, reflecting their exceptional performance across various selection parameters.
Important Instructions for Selected Candidates
The candidature of all listed candidates remains provisional until the verification process is completed. Selected candidates must submit original certificates along with attested copies supporting their date of birth and educational qualifications to the respective Army, Naval, or Air Headquarters, based on their first preference.
Critical reminders for successful candidates:
- Any change in address must be communicated directly to the concerned headquarters without delay
- The results are accessible on the official UPSC website
- Marks of candidates will be published after the declaration of the final result of the Officers' Training Academy course for the same examination cycle
- For queries, candidates may approach the Facilitation Counter near Gate 'C' of the Commission's office or contact designated telephone numbers during working hours
This announcement marks a crucial milestone in the careers of these 302 candidates who will now proceed to receive world-class training at India's most prestigious defence academies, contributing to the nation's security infrastructure for years to come.
