The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2025. Candidates who appeared for the written examination and subsequent SSB interviews can now access the merit list on the UPSC’s official website: upsc.gov.in.
According to the result notification, a total of 365 candidates have qualified for admission into prestigious defence academies, including:
UPSC CDS I 2025: Result Highlights
The Commission clarified that the final selection has been made after the SSB interviews conducted by Army Headquarters, and that the verification of educational qualifications and date of birth is still underway. Therefore, all selected candidates are considered provisionally qualified until these verifications are complete.
Qualified candidates are required to submit original certificates of date of birth and educational qualification, along with self-attested copies, to the respective Army, Navy, or Air Force Headquarters, based on their first choice.
List of Top Three Rank Holders in UPSC CDS I Final Merit List 2025
IMA (Indian Military Academy)
INA (Indian Naval Academy)
Air Force Academy
Candidates are advised to visit the official UPSC website to download the complete merit list and check detailed instructions. Timely submission of required documents will be crucial for confirming their admission to the respective academies.