Candidates who appeared for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2025 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are eagerly awaiting their results! 📜
The written examination was successfully held on 13 April 2025 across multiple exam centers nationwide. This year, the UPSC aims to recruit candidates for 457 vacancies across prestigious academies including IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), and OTA (Officers’ Training Academy). 🏛️
The UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025 is expected to be announced soon on the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in. 🎯
Applicants will be able to check their selection status and also view the official cut-off marks and answer key from the provided links. 📥 Let's explore complete updates, expected cut-offs, how to check your result, FAQs, and much more in this detailed guide. 🚀
📋 UPSC CDS 1 2025 Examination Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| 🏛️ Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| 📚 Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2025 |
| 🗓️ Exam Date | 13 April 2025 |
| 🧮 Total Vacancies | 457 |
| 🎯 Courses Offered | IMA, INA, AFA, OTA |
| 📊 Exam Mode | Offline (Written Exam) |
| 📈 Result Status | To be Released Soon |
| 🌐 Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
📝 UPSC CDS 1 2025 Exam Pattern
The written exam structure differed based on the course applied for:
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For IMA, INA, and AFA Aspirants:
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📚 English: 120 Marks (2 hours)
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🌍 General Knowledge: 120 Marks (2 hours)
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➗ Elementary Mathematics: 100 Marks (2 hours)
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For OTA Aspirants:
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📚 English: 120 Marks (2 hours)
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🌍 General Knowledge: 120 Marks (2 hours)
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📈 Expected Cut-Off Marks: UPSC CDS 1 Result 2025
The expected cut-off marks for CDS I 2025 vary by academy and are influenced by exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available vacancies.
| Academy | Expected Written Exam Cut-Off (2025) |
|---|---|
| 🎖️ Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 120 - 130 |
| ⚓ Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 105 - 120 |
| ✈️ Air Force Academy (AFA) | 145 - 150 |
| 🏅 Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) - Men | 73 - 85 |
| 🏅 Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) - Women | 74 - 85 |
📜 Previous Year (2021) Cut-Off Marks for Reference:
IMA: 145
INA: 136
AFA: 158
OTA: 107
You can also check the official cutoff history here: Click to View Official Cut-Off
🔗 Important Direct Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 Check Result | UPSC CDS 1 2025 Result |
| 📝 Official Answer Key | Download CDS I Answer Key |
| 📊 Official Cut-Off Marks | View Official Cut-Offs |
📞 Helpline / Contact Info
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☎️ UPSC Helpline Number: 011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543
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🌐 Website: upsc.gov.in
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