The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025. A total of 535 candidates, comprising 473 men and 62 women, have qualified and been shortlisted for the 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 and medical fitness by the respective headquarters.