UPSC CDS Result 2025: Check CDS 1 & 2 Result PDFs , Cut-Off Scores & More

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 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 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 2024 Syllabus

The UPSC will release the list of candidates who will qualify for the UPSC CDS written exam as a PDF. The candidates will be able to download the UPSC CDS 1 Result PDF by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website-upsc.gov.in 
• Click on the UPSC CDS 1 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 1 Result will appear on the screen 
• Check and Download the CDS 1 Written Exam Result and save it for later use 

Direct link to check UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025: To be notified

The CDS 1 OTA 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 1 OTA result link
• Click on the result PDF link 
• The CDS 1 OTA result will appear on the screen 
• Download the CDS 1 OTA result PDF and save it for later use

Direct PDF Link for the CDS 1 OTA Result 2025: to be updated

Also Read: CDS 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:

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:

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.

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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 Cut-Off 2021

CDS 1 2019 cutoff

CDS 2 2019 cutoff

CDS 1 cut off 2018

 CDS 2 Cut off 2018

Other Defence Exam Results

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

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

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

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.

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

INA

AFA

CDS 2 2019 Toppers

IMA

INA

Also Read: CDS Previous Years' Question Papers

AFA

CDS 1 2019 Toppers

IMA 

INA 

AFA

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