The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS 1) Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the written exams and SSB interviews can now check the merit list on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
A total of 365 candidates have successfully qualified for admission to the 160th (DE) Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala; and Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad (Pre-Flying Training). Selected candidates are now eligible to undergo training at IMA, INA, and AFA.

List of top three rank holders:
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
- Chirag Gaur
- Arya Umesh Dharmati
- Satya Prakash Tiwari
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY
- Arya Umesh Dharmati
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- S Lalith Adithyan
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
- Rehan Singh Dhaka
- Akshat
- Atul Goyat
For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of UPSC.