UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

Short Information:

The UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on its website, upsc.gov.in. This result is related to the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025, which was conducted on 13 April 2025 as per Examination Notice No. 04/2025.CDS-I, dated 11 December 2024. The examination aimed to fill 457 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) for both men and women candidates.

Candidates who appeared for the written examination and the subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview can now check their UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 online. The merit list includes the roll numbers and names of candidates who have qualified for final selection based on their performance in both the written test and SSB interviews. Those selected will be considered for admission to their respective training academies—IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala, AFA Hyderabad, and OTA Chennai—beginning in January and April 2026, as mentioned in the official notification.

The UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 marks the culmination of the selection process for candidates who met all eligibility, medical, and document verification requirements. The commission will share final marks of both qualified and non-qualified candidates through its public disclosure portal in due course, ensuring transparency and wider employment accessibility.

All shortlisted candidates must ensure that their educational certificates, proof of birth, and identity documents are submitted to the respective service headquarters—Army, Navy, or Air Force—for further verification and training formalities. The commission has also emphasized that the marks of non-recommended candidates may be uploaded later for reference by other recruitment agencies.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit upsc.gov.in for detailed merit lists, cut-off marks, and joining instructions. Congratulations to all successful candidates who have cleared the UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025 and are now set to join the prestigious defense academies of India.

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

UPSC CDS (I) Examination 2025 Notification – Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025, under Examination Notice No. 04/2025. CDS-I, dated 11 December 2024. The CDS (I) 2025 exam will be conducted on 13 April 2025 for recruitment into various defense academies, including IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA (men & women). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through upsconline.gov.in till 31 December 2024 (6:00 PM).

APPLICATION FEE

• General/OBC: ₹200/-

• Female/SC/ST: Exempted

• Payment can be made through SBI Bank, debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

• The pay-by-cash mode deactivates on 30 December 2024 (11:59 PM).

 

VACANCY EXAM (Vacancyexam.in)

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification:

• IMA/OTA: Graduate degree from a recognized university.

• INA: Engineering degree from a recognized university/institution.

• AFA: Graduate with Physics & Mathematics at the 10+2 level or with a Bachelor of Engineering.

4. Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV of the official notification.

Age Limit & Marital Status:

• IMA & INA: Unmarried male candidates born between 02 Jan 2002 and 01 Jan 2007.

• AFA: 20 to 24 years as of 01 Jan 2026 (born between 02 Jan 2002 and 01 Jan 2006).

• OTA (Men): Unmarried male candidates born between 02 Jan 2001 and 01 Jan 2007.

• OTA (Women): Unmarried women, issueless widows, and issueless divorcees (not remarried) born between 02 Jan 2001 and 01 Jan 2007.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality:
The candidate must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain countries intending to settle permanently in India.

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

Vacancy Details

Total Number of Post

Subject	Duration	Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
Elementary Mathematics (for IMA/INA/AFA only)	2 Hours	100

VACANCY EXAM (Vacancyexam.in)

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

Mode of Selection

1. Written Examination (Objective Type):

   • IMA/INA/AFA: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each).

   • OTA: English, General Knowledge (100 marks each).

2. SSB Interview / Personality Test for candidates qualifying in the written exam.

3. The final merit list is based on performance in both stages, subject to medical fitness.

Subject	Duration	Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
Elementary Mathematics (for IMA/INA/AFA only)	2 Hours	100

Exam Centres

The CDS (I) 2025 exam will be conducted across major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Dehradun, Bengaluru, and more. Center allocation will be on a first-apply-first-allot basis.

IMPORTANT LINK

Apply Online

Click Here

Download official notification

Click Here

Final Result

Click Here

Official Website

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YouTube Channel for more information

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UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025

Important Information for the Candidates before Apply

·
What should I check first before
applying online through the vacancy exam site? 

·
Ans. Before applying through the vacancy exam, always verify the
official notification or advertisement from the official website of the
department. 

·
Be careful: Do not apply from
unofficial links; always confirm that the form details shown on the vacancy
exam match the original notice. 

·
How do I confirm if I am eligible for
the post shown on the vacancy exam?

·
Ans. Carefully read the eligibility criteria, such as age limit,
qualification, and experience, given on the vacancy exam or confirmed through
official notification. 

·
Be careful: if you don’t meet even one
condition, your application can be rejected. 

·
What are the important dates to check
on the vacancy exam?

·
Ans. Vacancy exams always list the start date, last date, and
correction window date clearly. 

·
What documents should be ready before
applying through the vacancy exam portal? 

·
Ans. Keep your photo,
signature, ID proof, and category certification (if applicable) scanned and
ready. 

·
Be careful; if you do not find posts
mentioning the exact file size and format of the photo, then read the
official notification carefully before applying online. 

·
How do I make a safe payment while
applying through the vacancy exam portal’s link?

·
Ans. pay the application fee
only through the official payment gateway listed on the official website.

·
Be careful: save your transaction
receipt and avoid using third-party apps or middlemen. 

·
What do I do after successfully
submitting the form for the vacancy exam? 

·
Ans. Download the submitted application form. Keep your registration
number safe, the vacancy exam recommends checking all personal details before
printing. 

·
Be careful: small spelling mistakes
can cause rejection at document verification. 

·
Should I apply using a mobile or
desktop for the vacancy exam?

·
Ans. Use a computer or laptop for better visibility and accuracy.
upload. 

·
Be careful: Mobile browsers may skip
steps or distort file formats, as mentioned in the vacancy exam
guideline. 

·
What should I do after applying
successfully through the help of the vacancy exam portal? 

·
Ans. Take a printout of the
form and payment slip. Regularly visit the Vacancy Exam for updates on admit
cards, results, and the merit list. 

UPSC CDS 1 Final Result 2025