UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 Out, Merit List PDF Available at upsc.gov.in


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

 

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 Overview

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

 

Direct Link to Download CDS 1 Result 2025 PDF

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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Steps to Download UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025

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.

 

Details Mentioned in CDS 1 Result 2025 PDF

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.

CDS 1 Expected Cut Off 2025

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:

AcademyExpected 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

Next Stage After UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025

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

Important Dates for Certificate Submission:

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.

UPSC CDS 1 Marksheet 2025

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.

Courses Offered Through CDS 1 2025

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)

FAQs on UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025

 When was the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 declared?

The UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 was officially declared on 28th April 2025 at the UPSC official website.

How can I check my CDS 1 Result 2025?

You can check your result by visiting upsc.gov.in, navigating to the "Whats New" section, and downloading the CDS 1 Merit List PDF.

What after qualifying the CDS 1 Written Exam?

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.