The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Final Result with Marks for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 on 21 August 2026. The result covers candidates recommended for commission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai – both Men and Women. The written examination was held on 14 September 2025 and the written result shortlisting candidates for SSB interview was declared on 9 October 2025. The final result, prepared after combining written examination marks with SSB interview scores, is now available as a downloadable PDF on the official UPSC website. A total of 190 candidates are listed for IMA, 85 for INA, 27 for AFA, 455 for OTA (Men) and 28 for OTA (Women). Joining instructions from the respective academies have not yet been announced.
Important – Read Before You Check: Three things every candidate in this result must know. First, inclusion in this final result list does not guarantee admission – it is subject to document verification and medical standards prescribed by the respective academy. Second, marks of candidates who were not recommended are published separately by UPSC within a specified period after the final result and remain available for a limited time only – download your marks from the UPSC website before that window closes. Third, some candidates appear in more than one academy list since a single written exam feeds all five merit lists – your name in the INA or AFA list does not mean you are excluded from the OTA list.
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Written Result (SSB Shortlist) | 9 October 2025 |
| Final Result with Marks Declared | 21 August 2026 |
| Result Type | Final Result with Marks (post-SSB interview) |
| Academies Covered | IMA, INA, Air Force Academy, OTA (Men), OTA (Women) |
| Joining Instructions | Not yet announced |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 14 September 2025 |
| Written Result (SSB Shortlist) | 9 October 2025 |
| Final Result with Marks Declared | 21 August 2026 |
| Joining Instructions | To be communicated by respective academies |
Academy-wise Candidates Recommended
| Academy | Candidates Listed | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 190 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 85 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 27 | Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 |
| Officers Training Academy – Men (OTA) | 455 | Written (200) + SSB (200) = 400 |
| Officers Training Academy – Women (OTA) | 28 | Written (200) + SSB (200) = 400 |
Some candidates appear in more than one academy list as a single written examination feeds all five merit lists.
Toppers List – Academy-wise
IMA Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name | Final Total (out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (out of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (out of 400) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (out of 400) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jasnoor Singh (Roll No. 3503411) tops both the INA and Air Force Academy lists with an identical final total of 318.73 marks – the only candidate in this result to rank first in two different academy lists.
Marks Pattern for Final Result
| Academy | Written Marks | SSB Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA, Air Force Academy | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| OTA (Men and Women) | 200 | 200 | 400 |
The merit list is prepared by combining written examination marks with SSB interview scores. Medical examination marks are not included in the merit calculation.
How to Check UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Go to the Examinations section and click on Written Results.
- Find the link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 – Final Result with Marks.”
- Open the PDF for your preferred academy.
- Use Ctrl+F or Cmd+F to search your roll number or name in the PDF.
- Download and save the PDF immediately – UPSC does not retain old result PDFs permanently.
The direct PDF link is also available in the Important Links table below.
What Recommended Candidates Should Do Next
- Download and save the final result PDF as UPSC does not keep old results permanently accessible.
- Wait for official joining instructions and document verification schedules from the allotted academy – IMA, INA, AFA or OTA.
- Keep original documents ready – Class 10 certificate (for date of birth), all educational qualification certificates and marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), NCC certificate (if applicable), medical fitness documents, passport-size photographs and valid photo ID.
- Joining instructions are communicated directly by the respective academies. Monitor upsc.gov.in for any further announcements.
- Inclusion in the final result list is subject to satisfactory document verification and meeting the medical standards prescribed by the respective academy. It is not a guaranteed appointment order.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Final Result PDF with Marks – CDS (II) 2025 | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026
Q1. Has the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2026 been declared?
✅ Yes. The final result with marks for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 was declared by UPSC on 21 August 2026 covering IMA, INA, Air Force Academy, OTA (Men) and OTA (Women).
Q2. How many candidates have been recommended in UPSC CDS 2 2025?
✅ 190 for IMA, 85 for INA, 27 for AFA, 455 for OTA (Men) and 28 for OTA (Women). Some candidates appear in more than one list as a single written examination feeds all five merit lists.
Q3. Who topped the UPSC CDS 2 2025 final result?
✅ Samar Islam Laskar (Roll No. 0804446) topped the IMA list with 344.79 marks out of 600. Jasnoor Singh (Roll No. 3503411) topped both the INA and Air Force Academy lists with 318.73 marks – the only candidate ranked first in two academy lists. Khushmeet Kaur Sona (Roll No. 0820657) topped the OTA Women list with 239.28 marks out of 400.
Q4. What is the marks pattern for CDS 2 2025 final result?
✅ IMA, INA and AFA: Written (300) + SSB (300) = 600 marks total. OTA Men and Women: Written (200) + SSB (200) = 400 marks total. Medical examination marks are not included in the merit calculation.
Q5. Does inclusion in the final result mean I am admitted to the academy?
✅ No. Inclusion in the final result is subject to document verification and meeting the medical standards prescribed by the respective academy. It is not a guaranteed appointment or admission order.
Q6. Where can I download the UPSC CDS 2 2025 Final Result PDF?
✅ The direct PDF link is in the Important Links table above, hosted on the official UPSC website. Download and save it immediately as UPSC does not retain old result PDFs permanently.
Q7. When will joining instructions be issued?
✅ Joining instructions have not yet been announced. They will be communicated directly by the respective academy (IMA, INA, AFA or OTA) to recommended candidates. Monitor the official UPSC website for further updates.
Q8. Can I check my marks if I was not recommended?
✅ Yes. UPSC publishes marks of non-recommended candidates separately within a specified period after the final result. This facility is available for a limited time only on the UPSC website, so download your marks promptly once available.
Q9. What documents should recommended candidates keep ready?
✅ Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof), all educational marksheets and certificates, category certificate if applicable, NCC certificate if applicable, medical fitness documents as prescribed, passport-size photographs and valid photo ID. The exact document list will be specified in the official joining communication from the academy.
Q10. What was the written examination date for CDS (II) 2025?
✅ The written examination was held on 14 September 2025. The written result shortlisting candidates for SSB interview was declared on 9 October 2025. The final result combining written and SSB scores has now been declared on 21 August 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the Final Result with Marks declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 21 August 2026 for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025, covering IMA, INA, Air Force Academy, OTA (Men) and OTA (Women). Inclusion in the final result is subject to document verification and medical standards prescribed by the respective academy and does not constitute a guaranteed appointment or admission. Joining instructions have not yet been announced. Marks of non-recommended candidates will be published separately by UPSC for a limited period. All candidates must verify their result directly from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. JobShouter.com is not associated with UPSC in any manner.
