UPSC NDA, NA (I) and CDS (I) Result 2025 Declared
UPSC NDA, NA (I) and CDS (I) 2025 Results Announced
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2025, and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025, held on April 13, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exams can now check their qualification status online.
About NDA & NA Examination (I), 2025
The NDA & NA Examination is conducted for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 155th Course and the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from January 2, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | April 13, 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 406 |
| Exam Structure | Mathematics (300 marks), GAT (600 marks) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, SSB Interview |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Link | Check Result on UPSC Website |
Next Steps for NDA & NA Candidates
- Register on the Indian Army portal: joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks.
- Candidates who registered earlier do not need to register again.
- Submit original certificates (Age and Educational Qualification) at the time of SSB interview, not to UPSC.
Information
Note: Marksheets will be available within 15 days from the date of final result declaration and will stay online for 30 days.
About CDS Examination (I), 2025
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted for admission into various Defence Academies.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | April 13, 2025 |
| Qualified Candidates | 8516 |
| Exam Structure | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, SSB Interview |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Link | Check Result on UPSC Website |
Next Steps for CDS Candidates
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Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in if Army (IMA/OTA) is your first choice.
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Candidates already registered need not register again.
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Submit original certificates (Age, Education, NCC (C)) to respective HQs:
- Army (IMA/OTA First Choice): West Block III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066
- Navy (INA First Choice): DMPR, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
- Air Force (AFA First Choice): J Block, Opposite Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi-110106
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Important deadlines:
- For IMA & INA: Submit certificates by 1st January 2026
- For AFA: Submit certificates by 13th November 2025
- For OTA: Submit certificates by 1st April 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSB Interview Commencement | To be announced |
| Final Result Declaration | Expected in October 2025 |
| Scorecard Availability | Within 15 days after final result |
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Attention: Candidature remains provisional until all eligibility criteria are verified during the SSB process.
Conclusion
Congratulations to all candidates who have qualified! Prepare well for your SSB interviews and ensure timely submission of documents to avoid cancellation of candidature.
Check Official UPSC Result