UPSC CDS I OTA 2025 Final Result OUT; Download Merit List at upsc.gov.in
CDS I final merit list 2025 has been released. A total of 535 candidates have been selected based on their written exam and SSC marks. They can get CDS 1 final result download link at official website.
UPSC CDS I OTA 2025 Final Result
CDS I Final Result: Union Public Service Commission has released final CDS 1 OTA merit list of candidates who have qualified in exam. A total of 535 candidates including 473 men and 62 women have been selected based on their written exam results and interviews conducted by Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence. Candidates can download their CDS 1 OTA final result online at official website upsc.gov.in. They do not have to use any login details, as CDS 1 merit list 2025 has been released in PDF format.
CDS 1 marks will be released at UPSC website within 15 days of final result declaration and will remain available for 30 days. UPSC has also provided a scheme for disclosure of scores and other details of non-recommended candidates. They may choose this option while downloading their CDS 1 marks from the website. All selected candidates are eligible for admission to these courses at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, starting in April 2026:
- 123rd Short Service Commission Course (Men - Non-Technical)
- 37th Short Service Commission Course (Women - Non-Technical)
CDS 1 merit list for 123rd SSC (Men) course also includes some candidates who were earlier recommended for admission to:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad (Pre-Flying Training)
CDS 1 Vacancies 2025
Candidates can check table to know UPSC CDS vacancies
| Overview |
Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 123rd SSC Men |
275 vacancies |
| 37th SSC Women - Non-Technical |
18 vacancies |
Candidates must note that medical examination results have not been considered while preparing CDS merit list. Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications will be conducted at Army Headquarters.
How to download CDS I 2025 OTA Final Merit List?
To download CDS 1 final merit list, candidates need to visit official website. They can go through these steps to know how to download final merit list online
- Go to official website: upsc.gov.in
- On homepage, click on Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 (OTA)
- On next page, click on Final Result
- A pdf file with roll number and names will be displayed on screen
- Download and take a printout of it for future references
The CDS OTA Result releases at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check below the methods.
- Visit at upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the CDS OTA result link.
- Click on the result PDF link.
- It will appear on the screen.
- Download the scorecard PDF and save it for later use.
The download link for the CDS 1 Result 2026 will be available on the UPSC website and also on our Shiksha page.
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