The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 written examination soon. Candidates can access their results directly on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in .
The CDS II 2025 result will be available as a PDF document. This PDF will list the roll numbers of all candidates who have qualified in the written examination. No specific login credentials are required for candidates to check their status.
Next Steps: SSB Interview Registration
Candidates who successfully clear the written examination become eligible for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview. Following the result announcement, these qualified candidates must register online within two weeks. The registration portal is on the Indian Army Recruiting website, joinindianarmy.nic.in . Information regarding SSB selection centers and specific interview dates will be sent to the candidates’ registered email addresses.
CDS II 2025 Expected Cutoff Scores
The Union Public Service Commission also releases cutoff scores for various academies. The table below presents the expected cutoff ranges for the CDS II 2025 examination based on previous trends:
| Institutes | Expected CDS 2 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy | 119 – 131 |
| Indian Navy Academy | 104 to 121 |
| Air Force Academy | 146 to 151 |
| OTA Men | 73 to 84 |
| OTA Women | 75 to 85 |
How to Check CDS II 2025 Results
Candidates can follow these steps to download their CDS II 2025 written exam result:
- Visit the official Union Public Service Commission website: upsc.gov.in .
- Scroll to the ‘What’s New’ section, located on the homepage.
- Click the link labeled ‘Written Result: Combined Defence Service (II)’.
- A new page will display. Click on the document link corresponding to the written CDS II result.
- The result PDF will open on your screen.
- Locate your roll number within the displayed PDF. Download and save the result for your records.