Short Description: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 on its official website—upsc.gov.in. A total of 9,085 candidates have qualified in the written examination and are shortlisted for the SSB interview round. The online application process started on 28 May 2025 and remained open until 20 June 2025. Interested candidates were advised to check the notification for details regarding eligibility, age limit, application fees, salary, and selection process before applying through the official link.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025
Short Details of Notification
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 28 May 2025 • Application Begins: 28 May 2025 • Apply Last Date: 20 June 2025 • Last Date for Fee: 20 June 2025 • Admit Card Date: 04 September 2025 • Exam Date: 14 September 2025 • Result: 09 October 2025 👉 Candidates are advised to verify the details from the official website of the UPSC. | • General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/- • SC / ST / PwBD ₹00/- 👉 Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: • Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Age limit as on 01 July 2025 | Total Post |
| • Minimum Age: 20 Years • Maximum Age: 24 Years 👉 For detailed and comprehensive information, candidates are advised to refer to the official website of UPSC. | 453 Posts |
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025: Vacancy Details | |
| Academy/Course | Number of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 276 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | 19 |
| Total | 453 |
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025: Education Qualification | |
| Academy / Post | Educational Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 👉 The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) | 👉 The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (graduation) from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 👉 The candidate must have an engineering degree from a recognized university/institution. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 👉 Candidate must have Either a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level or 👉 Candidate must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree. |
| How to check a UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 | |
| 🔹 Here’s a step-wise guide to check a UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025👇 1. Visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in 2. Go to the “What’s New” or “Examination” section. Look for the link titled: 3. “Written Result – Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025.” 4. Click on the link—a PDF file will open in a new tab. 5. In the PDF, search for your roll number or name using the Ctrl + F (Find) option.6. If your Roll Number appears, congratulations! 🎉 You’ve qualified for the next stage (SSB Interview). 7. Download and save the result PDF for future reference. | |
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025: Selection Process Stages | |
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 Selection Process: 🔹 Selection Stages 1. Written Examination – Conducted by UPSC • IMA, INA, AFA: 3 papers (English, GK, Maths) • OTA (Men/Women): 2 papers (English, GK) • Objective type with negative marking (1/3 mark deducted for wrong answers) 2. SSB Interview – Conducted by Army/Navy/Air Force Boards • 5-day personality & intelligence assessment (psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview) 3. Medical Examination—To ensure physical & mental fitness. 4. Final Merit List—Based on marks in the written exam and SSB interview (subject to medical fitness). | |
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
| Important Question (FAQs) | |
| 1. When was the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 declared? 👉 The UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 was declared in October 2025 on the official website upsc.gov.in. 2. How can I check my UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025? 👉 Visit upsc.gov.in. → Click on “Written Result – CDS Examination (II), 2025” → Download the PDF → Search your roll number using Ctrl + F.3. What is the official website to check CDS 2 Result 2025? 👉 The official website is https://www.upsc.gov.in (Union Public Service Commission). 4. How many candidates qualified in the CDS 2 2025 exam? 👉 A total of 9,085 candidates have qualified for the SSB interview round. 5. What are the next steps after qualifying in UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025? 👉 Qualified candidates must register themselves on the Indian Army website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) within two weeks to receive their SSB interview call letters. 6. Will the CDS 2 scorecard be released separately? 👉 Yes. The scorecard/marksheet of non-qualified candidates is released after the SSB process is completed, on the UPSC website. 7. Is there a cut-off released along with the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025? 👉 No. The cut-off marks are released later, after the final result (including the SSB interview) is declared. 8. Can I check my UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 by name? 👉 The result PDF is primarily roll number-wise, but some PDFs also contain names of qualified candidates. 9. What is the next round after the written result? 👉 Candidates who qualify for the written test are called for the SSB Interview (Stage II selection process). 10. What if my name is not in the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 list? 👉 It means you did not qualify for the next round this time. However, you can reappear in CDS I 2026, as the exam is held twice a year. | |
