Upsc Cds Exam News 2026
CDS 2025 Results Released, Merit List Changed After Interview – Military Academy Tops the List
The final results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination 2025, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), have been released. This time, a significant change was observed in the merit list after the interview (SSB). Candidates from the Military Academy (IMA) secured the highest marks in CDS-2025.
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Examination and Interview Details
After the written examination of CDS-2025, the selected candidates underwent the SSB interview. The final merit list was prepared based on the marks obtained in the interview, resulting in changes in the ranks of several candidates.
CDS-2025: Marks Obtained in the Three Armed Forces Academies
Candidates were selected for the following three academies through this examination:
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
Naval Academy (INA)
Air Force Academy (AFA)
The merit list was prepared based on the combined marks of the written examination and the interview. This time, the toppers from IMA secured the highest combined marks.
Important Information for CDS 2026 Aspirants
According to the report, the CDS 2026 examination will be conducted on April 12th in three shifts. This time, the syllabus for the examination may be made more comprehensive. Candidates are advised to pay special attention to Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs.
Written Examination and Interview Marks
Written Examination: 300 marks
Interview (SSB): 300 marks
Total Marks: 600
Changes in Cut-off Marks
Changes were also observed in the cut-off marks after the interview. The cut-off marks varied for different academies, with the Military Academy having the highest cut-off.