UPSC CDS I Marks 2025 Released, Candidates Can Check Scores Online Here

Pranay Agarwal January 15, 2026

Union Public Service Commission has officially released the marks for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2025 on its website. The CDS I 2025 examination was conducted to recruit officers for prestigious defence academies including Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy. Candidates who appeared for the CDS I examination held on 13 April 2025 can now check their individual marks by logging into the UPSC portal using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth.

The CDS I 2025 notification was issued on 11 December 2024, and the online application process remained open till 31 December 2024. After the written examination in April 2025, the result was declared on 28 April 2025, followed by the final result on 10 October 2025. The final result for OTA was separately declared on 29 December 2025. UPSC has now released the detailed marks of candidates on 07 January 2026.

UPSC CDS I Marks 2025 Overview

Name of Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2025
Total Vacancies	457 Posts
Exam Date	13 April 2025
Apply Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Marks Release Date	07 January 2026

UPSC CDS I Vacancy Details 2025

Post Name	Vacancy	Education
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32	Bachelor’s degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level or Engineering degree
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	275	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
OTA Women	18	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Educational Qualification and Selection Process

For CDS I 2025, educational qualification varied according to the academy. Candidates applying for IMA and OTA were required to hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, while INA candidates needed an engineering degree. Air Force Academy candidates required Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or an engineering qualification.

The selection process consisted of a written examination followed by an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board. Candidates clearing the interview were subjected to medical and physical examinations before final merit-based selection.

Important Dates for UPSC CDS I 2025

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	11 December 2024
Online Apply Start Date	11 December 2024
Online Apply Last Date	31 December 2024
Exam Date	13 April 2025
Admit Card Release Date	03 April 2025
Written Result Date	28 April 2025
Final Result Date	10 October 2025
OTA Final Result Date	29 December 2025
Marks Release Date	07 January 2026

How to Check and Download UPSC CDS I Marks 2025

Candidates should visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission and open the What’s New, Examination or Marks section on the homepage. Click on the link titled “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 – Marks.” The marks will open in PDF format. Use the search option to find your Roll Number or Name. After verifying the marks, download or save the PDF for future reference. Candidates may also take a printout of the marks sheet if required for documentation purposes.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the UPSC website for cut-off details and future CDS notifications. Release of marks helps aspirants evaluate their performance and plan preparation for upcoming defence examinations conducted by UPSC.

UPSC CDS I Marks 2025 Download – PDF

Download Marks	Click Here
Download OTA Final Result	Click Here
Download Final Result	Click Here
Download Name Wise Result	Click Here
Download Admit Card	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
UPSC CDS-I Official Website	Click Here
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Telegram Channel	Click Here
Download Result	Sarkari Result