UPSC Announces CDS (I) 2025 Merit List; Over 500 Candidates Shortlisted for SSB Interviews

New Delhi, 31st December 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025, shortlisting 535 candidates for the next phase of selection, the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The merit list has been uploaded on the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in.

UPSC officials stated that the shortlisted candidates qualified based on their performance in the written examination conducted earlier this year. The SSB interview will assess candidates for entry into various officer training academies of the Indian Armed Forces.

Gender-wise Break-up of Qualified Candidates

Of the 535 candidates who cleared the written examination:

473 are male candidates

62 are female candidates

Those selected will be considered for defence training courses scheduled to commence in 2026.

Academies and Training Courses

Candidates who have qualified will be eligible for admission to the following institutions:

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 123rd Short Service Commission Course (Men)

Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala

Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – Flying Training Course

Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

37th Short Service Commission Course (Men)

31st Short Service Commission Course (Women – Non-Technical)

Vacancies Available

As per UPSC data, the vacancy distribution includes:

275 posts for Short Service Commission (Men)

18 posts for Short Service Commission (Women – Non-Technical)

Selection Process and Important Notes

UPSC clarified that the current result is provisional. Final selection will be subject to:

Medical fitness as assessed by the armed forces

Verification of eligibility conditions and academic qualifications by the respective Service Headquarters

The commission also noted that individual marks of candidates will be released only after the declaration of the final result.

How to Access the Result

Candidates can check their results by following these steps:

Visit upsc.gov.in

Click on Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 – Result

Open the PDF file and search for the roll number using Ctrl + F

Download and retain the document for future reference

UPSC has further informed that details of marks and information regarding non-recommended candidates will be published on the website at a later date. A facilitation counter is also operational at the UPSC office in New Delhi to assist candidates.

Applicants are advised to regularly check the UPSC website for updates on SSB interview schedules and the final merit list.