The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025. A total of 535 candidates, comprising 473 men and 62 women, have been selected based on their written exam performance and are shortlisted for Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. These candidates are eligible for admission to various defence academies for courses commencing in 2026. The selection is provisional, pending verification of documents by the Army Headquarters.