UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 – Released
Posted on: December 31, 2025Posted By: Jiya
Union Public Service Commission has announced the final result for Officers Training Academy (OTA) through Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025, on December 30, 2025. The candidates appeared for SSB interviews can now access and download their merit list PDF from upsc.gov.in containing the roll numbers and names of shortlisted candidates. A total of 535 candidates (473 Men & 62 Women) have been selected for training at OTA, Chennai, according to their performance in both written and SSB tests. This is an excellent opportunity for defense candidates to get Government Jobs at Tamil Nadu to work as Short Service Commissioned officers.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) – Men | 473 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) – Women | 62 |
| Total Posts | 535 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: December 11, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2024 (some sources mention January 01, 2025)
- Written Exam Date: April 13, 2025
- Written Result Declared: April 2025
- Final OTA Result Declaration: December 29, 2025
Details Mentioned on UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025
- Candidate’s Roll Number
- Candidate’s Name
- Merit Order
- Course (OTA Men / OTA Women)
- Instructions regarding verification and joining
Important Instructions for Qualified Candidates
- Your candidature remains provisional. You must submit original certificates of age and educational qualifications for verification to Army Headquarters.
- The merit list does not consider medical examination results. You must clear the medical examination to remain eligible.
- After successful verification and medical clearance, the concerned authority will issue your Joining Letter.
- You will undergo training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai with courses commencing in 2026.
- UPSC will upload the marks sheets of candidates on its website within 15 days of the result declaration. These marks sheets will remain available for 30 days.
How to Check & Download UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025
- Visit the official website: www.upsc.gov.in
- On the home page, navigate to the “What’s New” section or click on the “Examinations” tab.
- Look for the link titled Final Result: “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025(OTA)”.
- Click on the link and it will open the merit list PDF.
- Press Ctrl + F to search for either your Roll Number or your Name.
- Lastly, download this file for future reference.
Important Links
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Download Written Exam Result | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Download OTA Final Result | www.upsc.gov.in |
