New Delhi. ; The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025. Candidates who have qualified in the written examination have now been shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which is the next crucial stage of the selection process.
The merit list has been published on the official UPSC website, listing candidates eligible to proceed further. According to the commission, a total of 535 candidates have cleared the written examination, including 473 male candidates and 62 female candidates. These candidates will now appear for SSB interviews for admission to various prestigious defence training academies, with courses scheduled to commence in 2026.
Defence Academies and Courses Covered
Candidates shortlisted through the CDS (I) 2025 examination are eligible for admission to the following institutions and courses:
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- – 123rd Short Service Commission (Men) Course
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- – Flying Branch
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- – 37th Short Service Commission (Men) Course
- – 31st Short Service Commission (Women, Non-Technical) Course
As per official information, the total vacancies include 275 posts for Short Service Commission (Men) and 18 posts for Short Service Commission (Women – Non-Technical).
Important Information for Qualified Candidates
- The declared result is provisional and does not include medical examination outcomes
- Final selection will depend on medical fitness and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions
- Educational qualifications will be verified by the respective Service Headquarters
- Individual marks will be released only after the final result is declared by UPSC
How to Check and Download CDS (I) 2025 Result
- Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 Result
- Open the result PDF file
- Use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
Scorecards and Candidate Support
UPSC will activate the scorecard link after the completion of the entire selection process, allowing candidates to view their marks and details of non-recommended candidates. The commission also operates a facilitation counter at its New Delhi campus to assist candidates with queries and clarifications.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for updates related to the SSB interview schedule, medical examination, and final selection list.
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