Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Final Result for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025. This result is specifically for the candidates who opted for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Short Service Commission Non-Technical Courses).
The result was declared on December 30, 2025. A total of 535 candidates have been successfully recommended for the 123rd Short Service Commission Course (for Men) and the 37th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course, scheduled to commence in April 2026.
Below is the complete overview, steps to check the result, and direct links to the official merit list PDF.
UPSC CDS 1 OTA Result 2025: Exam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 |
| Course Name | OTA (Men & Women) |
| Result Status | Declared (Final) |
| Result Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Total Qualified | 535 Candidates |
| Course Commences | April 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy and Selection Details
The list contains the names of candidates who qualified based on the results of the Written Examination and the subsequent Interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
| Course | Recommended Candidates |
| SSC Men (NT) – 123rd Course | 473 |
| SSC Women (NT) – 37th Course | 62 |
| Total | 535 |
How to Download UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 PDF
Follow these simple steps to check your result:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to upsc.gov.in.
- Check “What’s New”: On the homepage, look for the scrolling notification section.
- Click the Link: Click on the link titled “Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 (OTA)”.
- Download PDF: A PDF document containing the Roll Numbers and Names of selected candidates will open.
- Search: Use Ctrl+F (or the search option on your mobile) and enter your Name or Roll Number to verify your selection.
- Save: Save the PDF for future reference.
Important Official Links
Use these direct links to access the result immediately.
| Link Description | Direct Link |
| Download Final Result PDF (OTA) | [suspicious link removed] |
| Official Website | [suspicious link removed] |
| Check Marks (Active in 15 Days) | [suspicious link removed] |
Next Steps for Selected Candidates
- Document Verification: The candidature of all selected candidates is currently Provisional. Candidates must submit their original certificates in support of Date of Birth and Educational Qualifications to the Army Headquarters (AHQ) immediately, if not already done.
- Medical Exam: The final merit list does not take into account the results of the Medical Examination. Admission to the course is subject to being found medically fit.
- Marks Sheet: The marks of the candidates will be available on the UPSC website within 15 days from the date of the result declaration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When was the UPSC CDS 1 OTA Result 2025 declared?
Ans: The final result for the OTA course was declared on December 30, 2025.
Q2: How many candidates have been selected for OTA?
Ans: A total of 535 candidates (473 Men and 62 Women) have been recommended.
Q3: Is the medical result included in this list?
Ans: No, the result is based only on the Written Exam and SSB Interview. Medical fitness is verified separately by the Army.
Q4: When will the marks be released?
Ans: The marks of all candidates (qualified and non-qualified) are usually released on the UPSC website within 15 days of the final result declaration.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is based on the official result notification released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on December 30, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify their results and read the detailed instructions on the official website upsc.gov.in. The website or the author is not responsible for any inadvertent errors in the result checking process.
