Published On: 29-04-2025 Updated On: 29-04-2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 on 28th April 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) can now download the merit list PDF and verify their roll numbers to check if they have qualified for the next stage, i.e., the SSB Interview. This article provides direct links, step-by-step instructions to download the result, details about the selection process, expected cut-off, and what to do next after qualifying.
Table of Contents
UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 Overview
Direct Link to Download CDS 1 Result 2025 PDF
Steps to Download UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025
Details Mentioned in CDS 1 Result 2025 PDF
CDS 1 Expected Cut Off 2025
Next Stage After UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025
UPSC CDS 1 Marksheet 2025
Courses Offered Through CDS 1 2025
FAQs on UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 1 Exam 2025 on 13th April 2025 for aspirants aiming to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Following the examination, UPSC has now declared the results in PDF format containing the roll numbers of 8,516 shortlisted candidates.
Key Highlights:
Exam Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name: Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam 1, 2025
Vacancies: 457
Exam Level: National
Exam Date: 13th April 2025
Result Release Date: 28th April 2025
Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in
Candidates can directly download the CDS 1 Result 2025 PDF without any hassle.
Click Here to Download CDS 1 Merit List PDF
The result PDF includes roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination and are eligible for the next phase - the SSB Interview.
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Follow these easy steps to access your result:
Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to the "What’s New" section on the homepage.
Click on the link titled "Written Results-Combined Defence Services Examination (1), 2025".
Open the attached PDF file.
Use the search function (Ctrl + F) and enter your Roll Number.
If your roll number appears, congratulations — you are shortlisted for the SSB Interview!
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
The result PDF of CDS 1 2025 contains:
Name of the Examination
Name of Conducting Body
Exam Date
Roll Numbers of Qualified Candidates
Interview Instructions
Result Declaration Date
Note: Always double-check your roll number and read the instructions carefully to avoid missing important deadlines.
While the official cut-off will be released after the final result, here’s the expected CDS 1 2025 cut-off based on previous trends:
| Academy | Expected Written Exam Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 132 – 145 |
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 112 – 124 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 110 – 118 |
| OTA (Women) | 90 – 96 |
| OTA (Men) | 92 – 98 |
Factors influencing the cut-off:
Number of candidates appeared
Difficulty level of the exam
Previous year cut-off trends
Total vacancies
Category of candidates
Candidates who qualify the CDS 1 Written Exam must now gear up for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview.
You must submit your original certificates to the respective authorities:
Submission Addresses:
IMA/SSC (first choice) candidates:
West Block III, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066
Naval HQ (Navy first choice candidates):
DMPR (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
Air HQ (Air Force candidates):
PO3 (A)/Air Headquarters ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi-110106
IMA & INA: By 1st January 2026
AFA: By 13th November 2025
SSC Course: By 1st April 2026
Certificates must NOT be sent to the UPSC.
The CDS 1 Marksheet 2025 containing subject-wise marks will be uploaded by UPSC approximately 15 days after the final result declaration.
Candidates will be able to download their mark sheets from upsc.gov.in.
Through CDS 1 Exam 2025, candidates can secure admission into the following prestigious courses:
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 160th (DE) Course (January 2026)
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala – Course Commencing (January 2026)
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – 219th F(P) Training Course (January 2026)
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) – 123rd SSC (NT) (April 2026)
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) – 37th SSC Women (Non-Technical) (April 2026)
The UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 was officially declared on 28th April 2025 at the UPSC official website.
You can check your result by visiting upsc.gov.in, navigating to the "Whats New" section, and downloading the CDS 1 Merit List PDF.
Qualified candidates must appear for the SSB Interview and submit original documents to the respective Army, Navy, or Air Force headquarters before the mentioned deadlines.