COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2025 - 7th August 2026 - UPSC - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by UPSC
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the UPSC on 7th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This document announces the final merit list of 483 candidates for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025, for admission to the Officers Training Academy, Chennai. The results cover the 124th Short Service Commission Courses for both men and women, which are scheduled to commence in October 2026. Key actions include the verification of candidate credentials by Army Head Quarters and the release of individual marks on the UPSC website within 15 days of the result declaration.
Key Points / Main Content
Results and Vacancies
- A total of 483 candidates (455 men and 28 women) qualified based on written examination results and Services Selection Board interviews.
- Government-intimated vacancies include 276 for the 124th Short Service Commission (Men) (NT) Course and 19 for the 124th Short Service Commission Women (NT) Course.
- The merit list for the men’s course includes candidates previously recommended for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.
Candidature and Verification
- All candidatures remain provisional; the results of medical examinations were not used to prepare the merit list.
- Army Head Quarters is responsible for the verification of candidates' Date of Birth and Educational Qualifications.
Access to Information and Marks
- Candidates can access results on the UPSC website; individual marks will be available for 30 days starting 15 days after the final result declaration.
- Non-recommended candidates have the option to participate in a scheme for the disclosure of scores and other details.
Support and Clarifications
- A facilitation counter is available at the UPSC campus for in-person inquiries on working days.
- Specific telephone helplines and websites are provided for queries related to the Army (IMA/OTA), Navy (INA), and Air Force (AFA).
Impact Analysis
Qualified Candidates Impact They have secured a place on the merit list for the October 2026 training courses but hold a provisional status. Action Required Must undergo verification of educational qualifications and date of birth through Army Head Quarters and should check the UPSC website for their marks within the 30-day availability window.
Non-recommended Candidates Impact They did not make the merit list but are eligible to see their scores and participate in the disclosure scheme. Action Required Exercise options for score disclosure while downloading their marks from the Commission’s website.
Army Head Quarters Impact Responsible for the final administrative vetting of the selected candidates. Action Required Conduct the verification of the Date of Birth and Educational Qualifications for all candidates on the merit list.