UPSC CDS Result 2025: CDS 2 Result, Merit List Link, 2024 Final Marks Out

Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jun 5, 2025 12:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CDS Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will declare the CDS 2 2025 result on the official website. The CDS 2 exam 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025. The result will be declared roll number-wise and then name-wise. As per the offiical PDF, 8516 candidates were qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence in CDS 1. The CDS 1 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. 

CDS 2 Exam 2024 (Final Marks OUT)

The authority released the CDS 2 2024 final marks list on the official website. It is released in the form of PDF. Candidates can check below.

UPSC CDS is one of the most sought-after career options after graduation for aspirants who want to join the defence sector-Army, Navy and Air Force. After clearing the written exam and SSB interview, candidates will secure admission to the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). To get admission to the Indian Armed Forces academies, the candidates have to secure the CDS cut off marks which the UPSC releases after analysing the marks secured by the candidates. The candidates can check their expected scores by analysing the CDS answer key released by the coaching institutes. However, the final answer key is released by the UPSC after the recruitment of the candidates in the academy. The candidates can access the UPSC CDS result PDF on the official website-upsc.gov.in. The candidates who qualify for the CDS written exam will be called for the SSB (Selection Service Board) interview.

Important Links:

CDS 2 Exam 2024 (Final Marks OUT) PDF
Download Here
CDS 2 2025 Result PDF with Roll Numbers and Names Available here
CDS 2 2025 Result PDF Available here

 

Q:   Is CDS 2 2024 final merit list released?
A: 

UPSC released the final merit list for the CDS 2 2024. A total of 574 candidates comprising 510 men and 64 women qualified for admission to the OTA, Chennai. Candidates who are selected will be inducted into the 122nd Short Service Commission Course (Non-Technical) for Men and 36th Short Service Commission Women (non-Technical) course, both scheduled to commence in October 2025. 

Q:   When will the CDS 2 result 2025 be released?
A: 

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the CDS 2 exam 2025 on September 14, 2025, at various centres across the country. The CDS 2 2025 result will be released on the official website. Candidates who will appear for the CDS 2 exam in 2025 can check their result. It will be released in the PDF format containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates, which can be downloaded from the official website. The CDS result declaration process occurs in two stages: first, the written examination results will be released, followed by the final results, which include the SSB Interview.

Q:   How to Download the CDS 2 Result 2025?
A: 

The candidates can download the CDS 2 2025 result by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the CDS 2 Written exam result link 
  • The CDS 2 Result PDF link will appear on the screen 
  • Click on the CDS 2 Result PDF link 
  • The UPSC CDS result PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Check the results and save it for later use

 

Q:   What is the expected cut off for the CDS 2 2025 exam?
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The candidates can check the expected CDS 2 expected cut off below in the table:

AcademyWritten ExamFinal Exam

IMA (Indian Military Academy)

120-125

245-255

INA (Indian Naval Academy)

110-125

240-250

AFA (Air Force Academy)

145-150

265-270

OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men

85-100

160-170

OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women

90-100

165-170

Table of content
  • CDS 2 Result 2025
  • CDS Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to Download the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 @upsc.gov.in?
  • UPSC CDS 2 Expected Cut Off 2025
  • UPSC CDS 1 Expected Cut Off 2025
  • UPSC CDS Previous Years Cut off
  • CDS Result: Score Calculation Process
  • CDS Marksheet 2025
  • CDS Result: Preparation of Merit List
  • CDS Public Disclosure of Scores
  • CDS 2 Final Merit List Out 2024
  • CDS Result: Previous Years' Toppers
  • CDS Result 2025 FAQs
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CDS 2 Result 2025

The CDS 2 result 2025 will be announced on the official website. The candidates can check the CDS results by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the CDS 2 result link
  • Click on the result PDF link 
  • The CDS 2 result will appear on the screen 
  • Download the CDS 2 result PDF and save it for later use

Direct PDF Link for the CDS 2 Result 2025: to be updated here

Also Read: CDS 2025 Selection Process

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How to Download the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025 @upsc.gov.in?

The UPSC will release the list of candidates who will qualify for the UPSC CDS written exam as a PDF. The candidates can download the UPSC CDS 2 Result PDF by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website-upsc.gov.in 
  • Click on the UPSC CDS 2 written exam result link available in New Section 
  • The CDS Result PDF link will appear on the screen 
  • Click on the CDS Result 2025 link 
  • The UPSC CDS 2 Result will appear on the screen 
  • Check and Download the CDS 2 Written Exam Result and save it for later use 

Direct link to check UPSC CDS 2 Result 2025: to be updated here

 

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UPSC CDS 2 Expected Cut Off 2025

Candidates can check the UPSC CDS 2 written exam expected cut off below in the table. The expected cut off for the CDS written exam is given on the basis of the difficulty level and other UPSC CDS cut off deciding factors:

Academy Written Exam Final Exam

IMA (Indian Military Academy)

120-125

245-255

INA (Indian Naval Academy)

110-125

240-250

AFA (Air Force Academy)

145-150

265-270

OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) men

85-100

160-170

OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) women

90-100

165-170

 

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UPSC CDS 1 Expected Cut Off 2025

The candidates can check the UPSC CDS 1 written exam expected cut off below in the table. The expected cut off for the CDS written exam has been given on the basis of the difficulty level and other UPSC CDS cut off deciding factors:

CDS Written Exam Expected Cut Off 2025
CDS 1 Expected Cutoff 2025 CDS 1 Written Exam CDS 1 Final Cutoff 
CDS Cut off AFA 135-142 260-270
CDS Cut off IMA 110-125 245-255
CDS Cut off INA 108-115 230-244
CDS Cut off OTA (female) 90-95 158-165
CDS Cut off OTA (male) 90-94 160-170
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UPSC CDS Previous Years Cut off

For selection to the IMA, INA, AFA and OTA, candidates need to qualify for the minimum qualifying marks separately in the written exam and SSB Interview prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates need to secure at least 20 per cent in each subject. Candidates securing the CDS cut off in the written exam are called for the SSB Interview.

Also Read: Best Tips for Women to Crack CDS Exam 

Previous Years' CDS Cut Off

The candidates waiting for the CDS result can check the UOPS CDS previous year's cut offs to speculate the  UPSC CDS expected cut-off marks. 

CDS 1 2022 Cut Off
Academy  CDS Written Exam Cut Off CDS Final Cut Off
IMA 136 258
INA 128 256
IFA 147 269
OTA (Male) 100 181
OTA (Female) 100 184
CDS 2 2022 Cut Off
Academy CDS Written Exam Cut Off CDS Final Cut Off
IMA 138 263
INA 132 256
IFA 148 270
OTA (Male) 102 183
OTA (Female) 102 184

CDS 1 Cut-Off 2021

Academy Written Exam Final Exam
IMA 145 268
INA 136 260
AFA 158 281
OTA (Men) 107 189
OTA(Women) 107 191

CDS 1 2019 cutoff

Academy  Written Exam Final Exam 
  Aggregate marks of the last qualified candidate Marks of last recommended candidate 
IMA 116 242
INA 105 233
AFA 129 264
OTA (Men) 78 160
OTA(Women)  78 162

CDS 2 2019 cutoff

Academy    Written Exam Final Exam 
  Minimum qualifying
marks in each subject
Aggregate marks of last
qualified candidate
Marks of last recommended candidate 
IMA 20 marks (i.e. 20%)  134 marks (i.e. 44.67%)  258 
INA 20 marks (i.e. 20%)  122 marks (i.e. 40.67%)  245 
AFA 20 marks (i.e. 20%)  148 marks (i.e. 49.33%)  272 
OTA (Men) 20 marks (i.e. 20%)  95 marks (i.e. 47.5%)  176 
OTA(Women)  20 marks (i.e. 20%)  95 marks (i.e. 47.5%)  179 

CDS 1 cut off 2018

Academy Written Exam Final Exam

 

Aggregate marks of the last qualified candidate

Marks of last recommended candidate

IMA

118

240

INA

98

225

AFA

138

279

OTA(Men)

69

154

OTA(Women)

69

150

 CDS 2 Cut off 2018

Marks of last qualified candidate  Written Result Final Result
Minimum qualifying marks in each Subject Minimum aggregate marks of last qualified candidate Marks of last recommended candidate

IMA

20 marks (i.e. 20%)

116 marks (i.e. 38.67%)

242

INA

20 marks (i.e. 20%)

102 marks (i.e. 34%)

228

AFA

20 marks (i.e. 20%)

131 marks (i.e. 43.67%)

253

OTA (Men)

20 marks (i.e. 20%)

80 marks (i.e. 40%)

162

OTA (Women)

20 marks (i.e. 20%)

80 marks (i.e. 40%)

163

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CDS Result: Score Calculation Process

The scores of candidates are calculated as per the process given below:

  • For the correct answer in each section of the test, candidates score one mark
  • For incorrect response, 1/3 marks are deducted
  • In case candidates mark more than one option in the test that will be treated as the wrong answer
  • The total score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

Also Read: CDS Exam Pattern 2025

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CDS Marksheet 2025

The marks obtained by the qualified candidates are displayed after the declaration of the final result and CDS final answer key. The scorecard includes the candidate’s roll number, date of birth, name, total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB Interview, and final total marks.

However, keeping with the decision of the Government of India (Department of Personnel & Training) regarding the display of scores of candidates who appeared for the SSB Interview but did not qualify, the commission releases the same which remains valid for one year. The details include the candidate’s name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, category, gender, educational qualification, total marks, etc.

Candidates can download their mark sheets by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Go to the 'What's New' section 
  • Enter roll number and date of birth
  • The marksheet will appear on the screen 
  • Download the marksheet and take its printout
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CDS Result: Preparation of Merit List

The merit list is prepared in the following manner:

  • UPSC prepares a list of candidates who get the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam decided by the commission
  • Candidates declared successful in the written exam are called for an intelligence and personality test
  • Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB Interview
  • The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks secured in the written exam and SSB Interview
  • The final selection is done based on their merit subjected to medical fitness and the number of vacancies
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CDS Public Disclosure of Scores

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) discloses the marks and other details of non-recommended candidates. The marks are released as per the willingness of candidates. CDS marks are available in PDF form and comprise details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, community, gender, educational qualifications, total marks, complete address, and email ID. The scores and other details of non-qualified under the disclosure scheme are released out of 600 marks for IMA, INA, and AFA and 400 marks for OTA.

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CDS 2 Final Merit List Out 2024

UPSC released the final merit list for the CDS 2 2024. A total of 574 candidates comprising 510 men and 64 women qualified for admission to the OTA, Chennai. Candidates who are selected will be inducted into the 122nd Short Service Commission Course (Non-Technical) for Men and 36th Short Service Commission Women (non-Technical) course, both scheduled to commence in October 2025. 

CDS 2 2024 Final Merit List: Download Here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 1 Final merit list 2024.  590 (470 + 120) candidates who were finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held
by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence. Of 590 candidates, 120 are women and 470 are men who will be enrolled in the 35th Short Service Commission Women (NonTechnical) and 121st Short Service Commission Course (Men).

The UPSC released the final result of the CDS 2 examination 2024 at upsc.gov.in. A total of 349 candidates have qualified based on their performance in the CDS II exam and interviews held by the SSB. The Commission had recommended 2534,900 and 613 as qualified in written test for admission to the IMA, INA and AFA respectively. The number of candidates finally qualified are those after SSB test conducted by the Army Head Quarters. Further, the result of Medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. Candidates can check below the list of the qualified candidates.

The authority released the CDS 1 Final Result 2024 on October 21, 2024 on the official website. The CDS 1 result 2024 was released on July 31, 2024.  According to the CDS 1 2024 final result, 237 candidates were declared qualified and finally shortlisted for admission to the 158th (DE) Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course i.e. No. 217 F(P) Course. Candidates can check below through the direct link shared below. The authority also released the CDS 2 result 2024 that is the name-wise list of qualified candidates for the exam conducted on September 1, 2024. The the CDS 2 result 2024 was released  on Sepember 20, 2024.The UPSC CDS result PDF comprises the roll numbers of the candidates who qualified for the written exam. Based on the CDS 2 name-wise results, 8,796 candidates have qualified for interviews by the Service Selection Board (SSB) of the Ministry of Defence. 

Download CDS 1 FInal Merit List 2024 PDF: Click Here

Download CDS 1 Final Result 2024 PDF: Click Here

CDS 2 Name-Wise Result 2024 PDF: Click Here 

CDS 2 Result PDF Direct Link: Click Here 

CDS 1 Result PDF Direct Link: Click Here 

Also Read: CDS 2025 Syllabus

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CDS Result: Previous Years' Toppers

Candidates who have secured the first three positions in CDS 2019 exam for admission under IMA, INA and AFA are given below.

CDS 1 2020 Toppers

IMA

Name Rank
Kothawade Pratik Pradeep  AIR 1
Kunal Sharma  AIR 2
Gagandeep Joshi AIR 3

INA

Name Rank
Kothawade Pratik Pradeep  AIR 1
Kunal Sharma  AIR 2
Anmoldeep Singh  AIR 3

AFA

Name Rank
Anmoldeep Singh  AIR 1
Y N Pawan Kumar  AIR 2
Siddhant Kotnala AIR 3

CDS 2 2019 Toppers

IMA

Name Rank
Suresh Chandra AIR 1
Parvesh Kumar AIR 2
Jatin Garg AIR 3

INA

Name Rank
Shaurya Ahlawat  AIR 1
Ashutosh Digari AIR 2
Madhusudan Bansal AIR 3

Also Read: CDS Previous Years' Question Papers

AFA

Name Rank
Pravesh Kumar AIR 1
Ashutosh Digari AIR 2
Rahul Kumar Yadav AIR 3

CDS 1 2019 Toppers

IMA 

Ranks  Names 
AIR 1  Parvesh Kumar 
AIR 2  Sumeet Mal 
AIR 3 Agniprava Mukherjee 

INA 

Ranks  Names 
AIR 1  Hitesh Yadav
AIR 2  Prashant Tyagi 
AIR 3 Saad Ahmed Siddiqui 

AFA

Ranks  Names 
AIR 1  Tejas Mohlah 
AIR 2  Prashant Tyagi 
AIR 3 Kaanad Wanchoo 
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