UPSC CDS II OTA Final Result 2026 Out: Check Merit List

UPSC CDS II OTA Final Result 2026 Out: Check Merit List

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final result for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II) Officers Training Academy (OTA) 2026. A total of 483 candidates have been recommended for admission to the 124th Short Service Commission Course (Men) and 38th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course.

Candidates who qualified for the SSB interview and medical test round can now view and download the merit list PDF directly from the official website.

UPSC CDS II OTA 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details Breakdown

The total advertised vacancies for the UPSC CDS II Officers Training Academy (OTA) course recruitment are distributed as follows:

• SSC Course (Men) (Non-Technical): 276 Vacancies
• SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course: 19 Vacancies
• Total Vacancies: 295 Vacancies

Note: The results of the Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all recommended candidates remains provisional.

How to Check UPSC CDS II OTA Final Result 2026

Candidates can follow the simple steps listed below to download their final merit list:

1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled "Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 (OTA)".
4. The merit list PDF containing the roll numbers and names of selected candidates will open on the screen.
5. Search for your Name or Roll Number using Ctrl + F.
6. Save and download the PDF for future reference.

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