To hire officers for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), the Union Public Service Commission administered the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam (1) 2025. Everybody taking the test is anxiously awaiting the results to be announced.
UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025
Result Overview
The result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 Exam 2025 was released on April 28, 2025 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The merit list contains the Roll Numbers of qualified candidates and is available on the official website:
https://upsc.gov.in/
Steps to Check the Result
- Visit https://upsc.gov.in/
- Click on the “Results” section.
- Click on “Result for the CDS 1 Exam 2025” to download the PDF.
- Open the file and search for your Roll Number to verify your selection status.
Result Summary
| Date | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 28 April 2025 | Released | Click Here |
Expected Cut-Off Marks
Cut-off marks vary by academy and category and will be officially published alongside the result.
- IMA: 120–130 out of 300
- INA: 110–120 out of 300
- AFA: 130–140 out of 300
- OTA (Men & Women): 90–100 out of 200
What Happens After the Result?
Candidates who pass will proceed to the next stages: SSB Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
SSB Interview
- Duration: 5 days
- Registration:
- IMA/OTA: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- INA: joinindiannavy.gov.in
- AFA: careerindianairforce.cdac.in
- Stage 1 (Day 1): OIR Test, PPDT
- Stage 2 (Days 2–5): Psychology, GTO tasks, Personal Interview, Conference
- Special Test for AFA: PABT or CPSS
Document Verification
- Timing: Within 2 weeks post-SSB
- Deadlines:
- IMA/INA: Jan 1, 2026
- AFA: Nov 13, 2025
- OTA: Apr 1, 2026
- Required Documents:
- Class 10 certificate (DOB proof)
- Graduation certificate or provisional
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photographs
Medical Examination
- Conducted at: Designated military hospitals
- Includes: Vision, hearing, dental, fitness, blood/urine tests, X-rays
- AFA Flying Branch: Additional anthropometric and vision standards
- Recheck: Unfit candidates may appeal within 42 days
Keep visiting https://upsc.gov.in/ for all updates and official notifications.