UPSC CDS-II OTA Final Result 2026: 483 Candidates Selected

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 for admission to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, on 7 August 2026. A total of 483 candidates — 455 men and 28 women — have been recommended for the 124th Short Service Commission Course, commencing October 2026.

Quick Overview

Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam	Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025
Result Declared	7 August 2026
Total Selected	483 (455 men + 28 women)
Course	124th Short Service Commission Course, OTA Chennai — commencing October 2026

 

How the Result Was Prepared

This result is based on the written examination conducted by UPSC and the SSB (Services Selection Board) interviews held by the Ministry of Defence. UPSC had notified 276 vacancies for this cycle.

How to Check Your Result

Visit upsc.gov.in, go to Examinations/Results, and open the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 – Final Result notice for OTA. Download the PDF and check your roll number.

What’s Next

Candidature is provisional — keep your original documents ready for verification. Keep checking upsc.gov.in and joinindianarmy.nic.in for joining instructions related to the 124th SSC Course. Don’t rely on unofficial sources for confirmation of selection.

Official Links

Official Website: upsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the result declared?

7 August 2026.

How many candidates were selected?

483 — 455 men and 28 women.

When does the course commence?

October 2026, for the 124th Short Service Commission Course at OTA Chennai.

Is selection final at this stage?

No — candidature is provisional, pending document verification.

Since candidature is explicitly provisional, keep your original documents in order and watch for the official joining instructions rather than assuming selection is finalized.