The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the detailed marks of candidates who have been recommended for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025. This crucial announcement allows successful aspirants who cleared both the written test and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview to view their individual scores. The marks are now accessible on the commission's official portal, providing transparency into the final selection metrics.
How to Access Your UPSC CDS-I 2025 Marks
To check the results, candidates must visit the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. On the homepage, they should navigate to the 'What's New' section. Here, a link titled 'Marks of Recommended Candidates: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025' will be available. Clicking this link opens a comprehensive PDF document. This file contains vital details including the candidate's roll number, full name, marks secured in the written examination, scores from the SSB interview, and the final total. It is advised that all recommended individuals download and securely save this PDF for their records and future reference during the onboarding process.
Breakdown of Recommended Candidates
The published list reveals that a total of 535 candidates have been recommended for training. The cohort comprises 473 men and 62 women. These candidates have earned their place for the prestigious 123rd Short Service Commission (SSC) course for men and the 37th SSC course for women. Their training will be conducted at the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. The release of marks is a formal confirmation of their recommendation, which is still contingent upon successful completion of final document verification and a rigorous medical examination.
Next Steps in the Selection Process
With the results declared, the journey for the recommended candidates enters its final administrative and medical phases. The immediate next step involves thorough document verification to confirm eligibility criteria. Following this, candidates must undergo and pass a comprehensive medical examination conducted by the Armed Forces Medical Board. Only after successfully clearing these final hurdles will the candidates receive their formal joining letters for the respective SSC courses at OTA Chennai. This will mark the commencement of their military training, which will prepare them for commissioning as officers into the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force.
This structured progression from written exam to SSB interview, and now to final verification, underscores the multi-layered and stringent selection process for India's defence services. The release of marks brings clarity and closure to the examination stage for hundreds of aspirants, setting them on the definitive path to a career in the armed forces.
