The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025. The much-awaited merit list is now available for candidates on the commission's official portal, upsc.gov.in. This marks a crucial step for aspirants seeking a career in the Indian Armed Forces.
Key Statistics and Candidate Breakdown
A total of 535 candidates have successfully cleared the written examination and are now called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview process. Among these successful candidates, 473 are male and 62 are female. These individuals are competing for admission to prestigious defence academies for courses commencing in 2026.
The government has intimated a specific number of vacancies for which these candidates are vying. There are 275 vacancies for the Short Service Commission (Men) and 18 vacancies for the Short Service Commission (Women Non-Technical).
Academies and Courses on Offer
The shortlisted candidates are eligible for admission to the following defence training institutions:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: For the 123rd Short Service Commission Course (Men).
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: For Flying Training.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai: For the 37th Short Service Commission (Men) Course and the 31st Short Service Commission (Women Non-Technical) Course.
Important Provisional Details and Next Steps
Candidates must note that the declared result is provisional. The selection at this stage does not include the outcome of the medical examination, which is a critical component of the final selection.
The final recommendation will be contingent upon the candidate's medical fitness and the successful verification of all eligibility criteria by the respective Service Headquarters. Furthermore, the detailed marks of the candidates will be made public by the UPSC only after the declaration of the final result.
For candidates seeking additional information or clarification, the UPSC has set up a facilitation counter at its campus in New Delhi. The commission also advises all concerned to keep checking its official website for the latest updates and announcements.
How to Access and Download the Merit List
Aspiring candidates can follow these straightforward steps to check their results:
- Go to the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Look for and click on the link pertaining to the 'Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 Result'.
- This will open a PDF file containing the merit list.
- Use the 'Ctrl + F' function on your keyboard to search for your roll number quickly within the document.
- Download the PDF file and save a copy for your future records and reference.
Once released, candidates will also be able to access their scorecards and view details related to non-recommended candidates through the UPSC portal. This result opens the door to the next challenging and rewarding phase of the selection process—the SSB interview—for hundreds of India's defence service aspirants.
