The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 Examination 2025. A total of 365 outstanding candidates have successfully cleared both the challenging written examination and the rigorous Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. Their final selection is based purely on their performance in these crucial stages, setting them on a path to prestigious military careers. Medical examination results, while important for overall fitness, were not factored into this final merit list. These accomplished individuals are now set to begin their foundational training at the esteemed Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA).
Meet the Top Cadets: Academy-Wise High Achievers
The UPSC has proudly announced the leading performers for each academy in the CDS 1 final result. Here’s who topped the lists:
Indian Military Academy (IMA):
- Chirag Guar
- Arya Umesh Dharmatti
- Satya Prakash Tiwari
Indian Naval Academy (INA):
- Arya Umesh Dharmatti
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- S Lalith Adityan
Air Force Academy (AFA):
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- Akshat
- Atul Goyat
How to Easily Access Your UPSC CDS 1 Final Result
Candidates can quickly check their final CDS 1 result by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Navigate to the ‘Examinations’ section and then click on ‘Results.’
- Locate and click on ‘CDS 1 Final Result 2025’ in the displayed list.
- Open the PDF document to view the results.
- Click the download icon to save the merit list to your device.
- Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to quickly find your roll number within the document.
The official list of selected candidates is available on the UPSC website. Aspirants are advised to check their roll numbers, marks, and academy allocation.
The Journey Ahead: SSB Interviews and Elite Academy Training
The Services Selection Board conducted comprehensive interviews for candidates aspiring to join the 160th (DE) Course at IMA, Dehradun; INA, Ezhimala; and AFA, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying Training Course). These interviews were meticulously designed to evaluate candidates’ physical fitness, leadership potential, intellectual capacity, and overall personality traits. With successful completion of these rigorous assessments, the selected individuals are now poised to embark on their intensive training at their respective academies. This pivotal phase will prepare them thoroughly for their future roles as dedicated commissioned officers in the esteemed Indian Armed Forces, where they will uphold the nation’s honor and security.