What Is This Result About?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025, in respect of candidates who have finally qualified — based on the written examination result and Interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence — for admission to:

• Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) — 124th Short Service Commission Course (Men) (NT) (UPSC)
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) — 124th Short Service Commission Women (NT) (UPSC) Course

Both courses commence in October 2026. A total of 483 candidates (455 Men + 28 Women) have finally qualified.

Note: The list of the 124th Short Service Commission Course (NT) (UPSC) (Men) also includes candidates who were recommended earlier — on the basis of the result of the same examination — for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course(s).

Vacancy Details

Note: The number of vacancies intimated by the Government (276 Men, 19 Women) is separate from the total qualified/selected figure (455 Men, 28 Women) shown in the merit list — the list includes reserve/additional recommendations beyond the base vacancy count.

Important Notes for Selected Candidates

• The results of the Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing this merit list.
• The candidature of all candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification will be carried out by Army Headquarters.
• Candidates can also access results directly on the UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
• Marks of candidates will be available on the Commission's website within 15 days of the declaration of the final result, and will remain available for a period of 30 days.
• Attention is also invited to the scheme of Disclosure of Scores and Other Details of Non-Recommended Candidates, available on the Commission's website. Non-recommended candidates may exercise their options while downloading their marks.

Contact & Facilitation

• UPSC Facilitation Counter: Near Examination Hall Building, UPSC Campus — open on working days, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for in-person queries.
• Candidate's Help Desk: 011-24041001 / 011-40303444, between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, all days.
• IMA/OTA course queries: 011-26175473, or visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
• INA course queries: 011-23010097 / Email: officer-navy@nic.in, or visit joinindiannavy.gov.in
• AFA course queries: 011-23010231 (Extn. 7645/7646/7610), or visit careerindianairforce.cdac.in

Final Merit List — Officers Training Academy (Men), 124th SSC Course (455 Selected)

Final Merit List — Officers Training Academy (Women), 124th SSC Course (28 Selected)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many candidates have been selected in total?
483 candidates — 455 for OTA Chennai (Men) and 28 for OTA Chennai (Women).

Q2. When does the training course commence?
October 2026, for both the Men's and Women's 124th Short Service Commission Course at OTA Chennai.

Q3. Is this result final, or can it still change?
The candidature of all candidates is provisional. Medical Examination results haven't been factored into this merit list, and Date of Birth/Educational Qualification verification will still be carried out by Army Headquarters.

Q4. Does the Men's list include candidates for IMA, INA, or AFA too?
Yes — the Men's (NT)(UPSC) list also includes candidates recommended earlier, from the same exam, for the Indian Military Academy Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, and Air Force Academy Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) courses.

Q5. When will I be able to see my marks?
Marks will be available on the UPSC website within 15 days of this result's declaration, and will remain available for 30 days from that point.

Q6. I wasn't recommended — can I still access my score details?
Yes, via the Disclosure of Scores and Other Details of Non-Recommended Candidates scheme, available on the UPSC website. You can exercise your options while downloading your marks.

Q7. How do I contact UPSC for queries about this result?
Visit the Facilitation Counter near the Examination Hall Building at UPSC's campus (working days, 10 AM–5 PM), or call the Candidate's Help Desk at 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 (9 AM–8 PM, all days).

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