The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC CDS (II) 2025 final result with marks. Aspirants who have been recommended to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, can now access their roll number-wise scores.
This final merit list follows the conclusion of both the written examination and the subsequent SSB interview process, which is administered by the Services Selection Board under the Ministry of Defence. Candidates can find the direct PDF link, lists of academy-wise toppers, marks patterns, and instructions on how to locate their roll numbers below.
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Final Result – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Conducting Body | 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 Declared with Marks | 21 August 2026 |
| Result Type | Final Result with Marks (post-SSB and interview) |
| Academies Covered | IMA, INA, Air Force, OTA (Men), OTA (Women) |
| Result Mode | Online PDF |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The Commission advises candidates to verify all dates directly on the official UPSC website, as revised or corrigendum lists are occasionally issued after the initial publication.
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Final Result: Direct Link
Aspirants can access the comprehensive document via the official portal.
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 2025 Result
Follow these steps to access your scores:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Written Results” section under the “Examinations” tab.
- Select “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 – Final Result.”
- Open the PDF file for your respective academy (IMA, INA, Air Force, or OTA).
- Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search your roll number or name.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference, such as document verification.
Academy-Wise Number of Recommended Candidates
The official document specifies the total number of candidates selected for each academy based on their combined written marks and SSB scores. Certain candidates may appear across multiple lists if they qualified for multiple academies using the same written exam score.
| Academy | Candidates Listed | Marks Basis |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 190 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 85 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 27 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | 455 | Written (200) + SSB (200) = 400 |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | 28 | Written (200) + SSB (200) = 400 |
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Toppers List (Academy-Wise)
IMA Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total |
| 1 | 0804446 | Samar Islam Laskar | 344.79 |
| 2 | 6600380 | Karale Ritesh Shivanand | 339.73 |
| 3 | 6100587 | Aman Kumar | 335.89 |
| 4 | 3503940 | Sukhraj Singh Heera | 326.05 |
| 5 | 0808108 | Ashish Gurjar | 323.22 |
INA Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total |
| 1 | 3503411 | Jasnoor Singh | 318.73 |
| 2 | 3600159 | Anish Venkatesh Shastry | 308.33 |
| 3 | 0601118 | Vaibhav Walyat | 305.28 |
| 4 | 6603435 | Prathamesh Shankar Lakhe | 300.77 |
| 5 | 6600180 | Agam Singh Arora | 299.44 |
Air Force Academy Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total |
| 1 | 3503411 | Jasnoor Singh | 318.73 |
| 2 | 0600830 | Alok Singh | 306.17 |
| 3 | 3501154 | Chakshu | 302.17 |
| 4 | 1402311 | Ayush Kumar | 300.23 |
| 5 | 5100462 | V Pavan Karthikeya Chandaka | 299.78 |
OTA (Men) Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total |
| 1 | 6600380 | Karale Ritesh Shivanand | 231.73 |
| 2 | 3503940 | Sukhraj Singh Heera | 230.72 |
| 3 | 0826457 | Devrath Singh Bisht | 223.56 |
| 4 | 0804446 | Samar Islam Laskar | 223.12 |
| 5 | 6100587 | Aman Kumar | 220.89 |
OTA (Women) Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total |
| 1 | 0820657 | Khushmeet Kaur Sona | 239.28 |
| 2 | 1107143 | Shinail Singh | 218.78 |
| 3 | 3508549 | Radha | 213.28 |
| 4 | 0815933 | Tannu | 212.56 |
| 5 | 7903661 | Nancy Singh | 211.61 |
Notably, Jasnoor Singh (Roll No. 3503411) is the only candidate to feature at rank 1 in two academy lists – Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy – achieving a final total of 318.73 marks in both.
Marks Pattern Used for Final Result
- IMA, INA, Air Force: Written Exam (300 marks) + SSB Interview (300 marks) = Total 600 marks
- Officers Training Academy (Men and Women): Written Exam (200 marks) + SSB Interview (200 marks) = Total 400 marks
The final merit list is prepared by combining marks from the written examination and the SSB interview. Marks obtained during the medical examination are not factored into the merit calculation.
Documents Required for Verification
Candidates whose names are featured in the final result must prepare the following documents for the joining and verification process, as intimated by their respective academies:
- 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
The specific list of required documents and joining instructions will be communicated directly to the selected individuals by IMA, INA, AFA, or OTA. Official joining letter details are Not Yet Announced for the CDS (II) 2025 batch.
Important Instructions
Inclusion in the final merit list does not guarantee admission. Final entry is strictly subject to passing the subsequent document verification phase and meeting the medical standards prescribed by the respective academy.
UPSC usually publishes the marks of non-recommended candidates separately within a specified timeframe following the final result declaration. These scores remain accessible on the website for a limited time only. Therefore, candidates are advised to download and save a personal copy of the result PDF, as old results are not kept permanently accessible on the UPSC platform.
For any discrepancies regarding marks or personal details, candidates should exclusively contact UPSC through its official facilitation counter rather than relying on third-party sources.
Important Links
UPSC CDS 2 2025 Final Result FAQs
1. When was the UPSC CDS 2 2025 final result released?
The UPSC CDS (II) 2025 final result with marks was released on 21 August 2026. The result was published after completion of the written examination and SSB interview process.
2. Where can I check the UPSC CDS 2 2025 final result?
Candidates can check the final result on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The result is available in PDF format and contains roll number-wise marks.
3. Which academies are covered in the UPSC CDS 2 2025 final result?
The final result covers candidates recommended for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai for men and women.
4. How can I check my roll number in the UPSC CDS 2 2025 result PDF?
Open the relevant result PDF from the UPSC website and use Ctrl+F on Windows or Cmd+F on Mac. Enter your roll number or name to find your result in the document.
5. How many candidates are listed for each academy?
The result lists 190 candidates for IMA, 85 for INA, 27 for the Air Force Academy, 455 for OTA (Men), and 28 for OTA (Women). A candidate may appear in more than one academy list if they qualified for multiple academies.
6. How are the final marks calculated in the CDS 2 2025 result?
For IMA, INA and Air Force Academy, the final marks are based on the 300-mark written examination and 300-mark SSB interview, making a total of 600 marks. For OTA, the written examination and SSB interview carry 200 marks each, making a total of 400 marks.
7. Are medical examination marks included in the CDS final merit?
No. The article states that medical examination marks are not included in the final merit calculation. The merit list is prepared using the written examination and SSB interview marks.
8. Who is the topper of the IMA list in the UPSC CDS 2 2025 final result?
Samar Islam Laskar, with roll number 10804446, ranks first in the IMA list with a final total of 344.79 marks, according to the result details provided in the article.
9. Who ranked first in the INA and Air Force Academy lists?
Jasnoor Singh, roll number 3503411, ranks first in both the Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy lists with 318.73 marks in each list.
