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UPSC CDS Result 2025 final merit list is out with 302 candidates recommended for IMA, INA, and AFA. Check toppers, revised merit list, result PDF download link, cut-off marks, and steps to download the CDS 2 final result online.
CDS Result 2025: The declaration of the UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2025 marks the successful conclusion of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. As per the official results, a total of 302 candidates have been recommended for admission to prestigious defence academies, including IMA, INA, and AFA. These selected candidates are now set to begin their journey toward serving the nation as commissioned officers.
The final merit list has been prepared following the interview stage conducted by the Services Selection Board under the Ministry of Defence. Samar Islam Laskar has secured the top position for IMA, while Jasnoor Singh has emerged as the top candidate for both INA and AFA. Notably, Jasnoor Singh (Roll No. 3503411) has delivered an exceptional performance, securing 7th rank in IMA and clinching 1st rank in both INA and AFA simultaneously—making him one of the standout achievers of CDS II 2025.
CDS Result 2025 Overview
| CDS Result 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS 2) 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Result Mode | Online (PDF format) |
| Final Result Status | Released on 30th March 2026 |
| Next Stage | Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview |
UPSC CDS 2 Final Revisd Result 2025 has been officially released on 7 April 2026. Candidates can check their results. To check the results from the official website, one can follow the steps mentioned below:

Qualifying marks act as the initial benchmark for shortlisting candidates for the SSB round. The CDS Exam 2025 Qualifying Marks are decided by UPSC based on various factors. It includes several factors like difficulty level, number of candidates, and vacancies.
To qualify for the SSB interview stage, candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each paper as well as an overall aggregate. While the official cut-off will be released after the final result, expected qualifying marks are as follows:
| CDS Exam 2025 Expected Qualifying Marks | ||
| Academy | Minimum Aggregate Marks | Minimum Marks in Each Paper |
| IMA, INA, AFA | 20% | Around 120–140 marks |
| OTA (Men & Women) | 20% | Around 100–110 marks |
Candidates must also meet physical standards and pass the SSB interview and medical examination.
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the CDS Result 2025 must adhere to the following guidelines:
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The CDS 2 Final Result 2025 was declared on 30 March 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission, with the revised merit list released on 7 April 2026.
A total of 302 candidates have been recommended for admission to IMA, INA, and AFA.
Candidates can download the CDS Result 2025 PDF from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in under the “Written Results” section.
Samar Islam Laskar topped for IMA, while Jasnoor Singh secured top rank in both INA and AFA.
The CDS Exam 2025 Qualifying Marks vary by academy and paper; candidates must score the minimum cut-offs set by UPSC to qualify.
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