UPSC CDS Result 2025: Steps to Download Merit List PDF

The UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 will be announced soon by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the result PDF from the link given in this article. The UPSC CDS Result, along with the CDS Merit List PDF, will be available for download on this page and the official UPSC website. 

• The CDS 2 Merit List consists of roll numbers of selected candidates.
• The medical examination results were not considered while preparing these lists.

How to Download CDS Result 2025?

The UPSC CDS Result will be announced soon online. Candidates can download the UPSC CDS Result by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC @ upsc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the "Examination" tab.

Step 3: Select "Active Examinations" from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Choose "Combined Defence Services Examination, 2025".

Step 5: Click on "Download Combined Defence Services result in 2025". 

Step 6: A PDF file displaying the roll numbers of selected candidates will appear on the screen. Use "Ctrl + F" to search for your roll number. If it is on the list that means you have cleared the CDS (II) 2025 written exam and are eligible for the next round.

Step 7: Save and download the CDS Result 2025 result for future reference.

CDS Score Card 2025

The CDS Score Card 2025 will be released after the declaration of the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025. Candidates can check their marks on the official UPSC website once the final results for the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) course are announced. The scorecard will display subject-wise marks and overall performance details. Applicants must visit upsc.gov.in regularly for updates on result announcements and scorecard availability.

Details Mentioned on UPSC CDS Result 2025

UPSC publishes the CDS exam result in PDF format. On the UPSC CDS Result 2025, candidates can check the following information:

1. Name of the candidate
2. Roll number of the candidate
3. Name of the exam
4. Date of the exam
5. Contact information
6. The number of candidates selected by the officials
7. Other information

What Next After UPSC CDS 2025 Result?

After the CDS 2025 Result, selected candidates must undergo document verification and medical examination as per their respective academies. Those qualifying will receive joining instructions for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or Officers' Training Academy (OTA). Candidates should ensure timely submission of required documents and stay updated through the official UPSC website for further notifications.

Download CDS Previous Year Question Papers PDF here in the linked article.

CDS Exam Previous Years Qualification Status

To understand the level of competition for the UPSC CDS exam, the candidates can check the stats given below. The below table shows the number of candidates who appeared against the number of candidates who qualified across various stages.

To get the detailed CDS Selection Process, candidates can visit the linked article.

Hopefully, this article on the CDS 2 Result 2025 was useful and informative for all the candidates. Congratulations to all the candidates who have been declared successful in the CDS written examination. Such candidates have inched closer to achieving their dream job and must start preparing for the SSB Interview without wasting time. For the preparation of various government exams, the aspirants can prepare using the study material available on the Testbook App.