Summary
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
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
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:
- The 160th (DE) Course at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
- The Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad (Pre-Flying Training Course)
UPSC CDS I 2025: Result Highlights
- Written Exam Qualified:
IMA: 2,560 candidates
INA: 942 candidates
AFA: 636 candidates
- IMA: 2,560 candidates
- INA: 942 candidates
- AFA: 636 candidates
- Final Qualified (Post SSB Interview): 365 candidates
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)
- Chirag Gaur
- Arya Umesh Dharmati
- Satya Prakash Tiwari
INA (Indian Naval Academy)
- Arya Umesh Dharmati
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- S Lalith Adithyan
Air Force Academy
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- Akshat
- Atul Goyat
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.
Last updated on 13 Oct 2025
