UPSC CDS I Exam Final Result 2025

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 

Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2025

Short Details of Notification 

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Important Dates

• Application Begin : 11-12-2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 31-12-2024 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 31-12-2024
• Correction Date : 01-01-2025 to 07-01-2025
• Exam Date : 13-04-2025
• Admit Card Available : 04-04-2025
• Result Announced : 10-10-2025

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹200/-
• EWS : ₹200/-
• SC / ST : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 24 years (as on 01-07-2024)
• Selection Process: Written Examination (Objective Type – 300 Marks for IMA/INA/AFA, 200 Marks for OTA) + Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview (900 Marks) + Medical Examination + Final Merit List

Result Details– Total Selected – 457

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university; For IMA/OTA: Any Degree; For INA: Engineering Degree; For AFA: Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or Engineering.

   

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Lieutenant (Starting Rank): Level 10 – ₹56,100 – 1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 50%), HRA (24% in X Cities), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
• Job Security: Defence Services Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

• Exam Type: Objective Multiple Choice
• Total Questions: 300 Questions for 300 Marks (IMA/INA/AFA), 200 for OTA
• Duration: 6 Hours (2 Hours per Paper)
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd Mark Deducted for Wrong Answers
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:100 (High competition)
• Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

SSB Interview Centers

• India: Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kapurthala, Dehradun, Varanasi, etc.
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate’s preference and availability
• Candidates to report with required documents including educational certificates, ID proof, and medical fitness certificate

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