UPSC CDS Application Form 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have released the CDS 1 2025 application form on December 11, 2024. The last...
UPSC CDS Application Form 2025 (Dec 11): Apply Online for CDS 1
February 19, 2025UPSC CDS Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) 1 2025 written exam result on May , 2025. The result is published in the form of a merit list on the official website – upsc.gov.in. Also, the direct link to check the result has been provided in this article below. The CDS 1 2025 exam was held on April 13, 2025.
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The selection process for this recruitment consists of a written exam and an intelligence and personality test interview. Candidates who clear the written exam will only be eligible for the interview round. Read this article to know more about the important dates, steps to download the result, merit list and other relevant details.
Latest Updates:
– UPSC declared the CDS 1 result 2025 on May 4, 2025. (Direct Link)
The UPSC CDS exams are conducted twice a year, and candidates need to be aware of upcoming CDS 1 2025 result dates & other events. However, candidates should clear all the stages of the selection process to get admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA (Men & Women) courses. Check the important dates from the table below:
Events | CDS 1 Dates | CDS 2 Dates |
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UPSC CDS Exam Date 2025 | April 13, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
UPSC CDS Result 2025 | May, 2025 ( Tentative ) | November 2025 ( Tentative ) |
CDS Final Result 2025 | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
UPSC releases the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam merit list online through its official website. Candidates who want to download the merit list PDF from the official website can follow the steps given below:
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The CDS merit list PDF consists of names and roll numbers of qualified candidates. The exam authority compiles a list of applicants who achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Separate merit lists will be released for the written exam and final result.
However, the final merit list will be released separately for IMA, INA, and AFA and separately for OTA candidates. They need to search for their ‘Roll Number’ to know whether or not they have qualified for the exam.
The final selection is based on their merit, subject to medical fitness and the number of open positions. Check the following details mentioned on the CDS merit list 2025:
The CDS mark sheet 2025 will be released within 15 days after the release of the final result. Candidates must enter their ‘Roll Number’ and ‘Date of Birth’ to check the marks. The scorecard will include the candidate’s roll number, date of birth, name, total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB Interview, final total marks, etc. The mark sheet will also be provided to the candidates who will not get selected after the SSB interview.
The UPSC calculates the CDS score using the procedure outlined below:
Applicants must go through the previous year’s statistics of the number of candidates who applied and passed the CDS written test and SSB interview. They can find the statistics below:
Year |
Exam |
No. of Applied Candidates |
No. of Candidates Qualified in Written Exam |
No. of Candidates Qualified in SSB Interview |
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2022 |
CDS 1 |
— |
2612 – IMA 933 – INA 616 – AFA |
104 -IMA 46 – INA 14 – AFA |
2021 |
CDS 2 |
— |
6,845 |
214 |
CDS 1 |
— |
6,552 |
169 |
|
2020 |
CDS 2 |
— |
6,727 |
— |
CDS 1 |
— |
7,018 |
— |
|
2019 |
CDS 1 |
— |
7,953 |
267 |
2018 |
CDS 2 |
— |
7,650 |
295 |
CDS 1 |
2,61,309 |
8,261 |
272 |
|
2017 |
CDS 2 |
2,66,102 |
8,692 |
419 |
CDS 1 |
1,83,844 |
8,548 |
441 |
|
2016 |
CDS 2 |
2,76,210 |
8,563 |
593 |
CDS 1 |
2,36,307 |
8,411 |
325 |
After releasing the UPSC CDS written exam merit list, candidates need to register themselves at the recruiting directorate website. Candidates who have chosen IMA/OTA as the top priority need to register at the Join India Army official website. Those who already registered on the recruiting directorate website are advised not to register again.
As per the schedule, applicants registered on the directorate site will be called for the SSB interview. Candidates whose roll number is on the merit list must submit their documents and photo-attested copies. The verification of these candidates’ Date of Birth and Educational Qualification will be done by the Army Quarter.
Qualified candidates are required to submit the original certificates in support of age, educational qualifications, and NCC (C) certificate, along with attested copies to the Army Headquarters:
After clearing the SSB Interview, a candidate needs to undergo medical tests. If the candidate is not fit, they will be rejected irrespective of whether or not they have cleared the CDS exam and SSB Interview.
However, if the candidate suffers from medical issues that can be treated, they will be given a specific time until they become fit. Candidates are also required to submit all their original documents.
Check the following addresses at which documents need to be submitted. Note that the candidates must not send the original certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.
Category | Send Documents to this Address |
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For male candidates | Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE Entry Section |
For women candidates | Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE SSC Women Entry Section |
In the case of IMA/SSC as their first choice | West Block-III, Ground Floor, Wing 1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 |
In the case of the Navy as their first choice | IHQ of MoD (Navy), DMPR (OI &R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 |
In the case of the Air Force as their first choice | PO 3 (A) Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 |
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Given below are some of the important frequently asked questions related to the CDS Result 2025.
A: The CDS 1 result 2025 was released on May 4, 2025.
A: The UPSC CDS 2 result 2025 is expected to be declared in September 2025.
A: Candidates can get the CDS 1 result direct link from the official website – upsc.gov.in, or directly on this page.
A: The details mentioned on the CDS merit list are the name of the candidates, roll number, name of the academy, and other vital instructions.
A: UPSC conducted the Combined Defence Service Examination (1) on April 16, 2025.
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