The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I, 2025. A total of 365 candidates have successfully cleared both the written examination and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, securing their positions for training at esteemed defence academies.
π Key Highlights
- Result Release Date: October 10, 2025
- Total Candidates Selected: 365
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): 227 candidates
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): 103 candidates
- Air Force Academy (AFA): 35 candidates
- Training Courses:
- IMA: 160th (DE) Course
- INA: 117th Course
- AFA: 219th (Pre-Flying) Course
- Vacancies:
- IMA: 100
- INA: 32
- AFA: 32
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders: Reserved seats included
- Selection Basis: Performance in the written exam and SSB interview; medical examination results were not considered in the final merit list
π How to Check the UPSC CDS I Final Result 2025
- Visit the Official UPSC Website: Go to upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ Section: Locate the link titled βFinal Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025β.
- Download the PDF: Click on the link to open the PDF document containing the merit list.
- Search for Your Roll Number: Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your roll number in the list.
- Download and Print: Save the document for future reference and take a printout if necessary.
π Topper Highlights
- Indian Military Academy (IMA):
- Top Rank: Chirag Guar
- Second Rank: Arya Umesh Dharmatti
- Third Rank: Satya Prakash Tiwari
- Indian Naval Academy (INA):
- Top Rank: Arya Umesh Dharmatti
- Second Rank: Rehan Singh Dhaka
- Third Rank: S Lalith Adityan
- Air Force Academy (AFA):
- Top Rank: Rehan Singh Dhaka
- Second Rank: Akshat
- Third Rank: Atul Goyat
π Important Dates
- Written Examination Date: April 2025
- SSB Interviews: Conducted post-written examination
- Final Result Declaration: October 10, 2025
π Next Steps for Selected Candidates
- Document Verification: Candidates must submit original documents to the respective academies as per their course preferences.
- Medical Examination: Candidates will undergo a medical examination as part of the final selection process.
- Training Commencement: Training at the respective academies will begin as per the schedule provided by the Ministry of Defence.
