UPSC NDA & CDS 2 Final Result 2025 (OUT): Toppers List, Merit PDF Download @upsc.gov.in
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results for NDA & NA II and CDS II 2025. A total of 742 candidates qualified for NDA (topped by Parth Kumar Tiwari), and 302 candidates were recommended for CDS (topped by Samar Islam Laskar and Jasnoor Singh). Results are available now at upsc.gov.in.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the highly anticipated UPSC NDA & NA II Final Result 2025 and UPSC CDS II Final Result 2025. This final merit list determines the selection of candidates for the elite Indian Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies.
The results are based on the combined performance of candidates in the Written Examination held on September 14, 2025, and the subsequent SSB Interviews conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
UPSC NDA & NA II 2025 Toppers: Official Merit List
For the 156th Course of the National Defence Academy and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), the commission has recommended 742 candidates.
Top 3 NDA Performers:
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Parth Kumar Tiwari (AIR 1)
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Ishaan Pachauri (AIR 2)
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Ishaan Singh (AIR 3)
UPSC CDS II 2025 Final Result: Academy-Wise Merit
In the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II cycle, 302 candidates have been recommended for the IMA, INA, and Air Force Academy. Jasnoor Singh achieved the rare feat of securing Rank 1 for both the Naval and Air Force wings.
CDS II AIR 1 Toppers:
| Academy | Topper Name | Rank |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Samar Islam Laskar | AIR 1 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Jasnoor Singh | AIR 1 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | Jasnoor Singh | AIR 1 |
How to Check Your UPSC Result 2025
Aspirants can verify their selection by following these simple steps:
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Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
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Go to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
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Select the link for "Final Result: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025" or "Final Result: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025".
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The merit list PDF containing names and roll numbers will open.
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Use Ctrl+F to find your specific roll number.
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Download the PDF for your records.
Note: The results are provisional. Final joining is subject to the verification of original certificates (Date of Birth and Education) and medical fitness clearing.
What Happens Next for Qualified Candidates?
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Medical Examination: Candidates must be declared medically fit by the Service Medical Boards.
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Document Verification: Submit original documents to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting in New Delhi as per the official notification.
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Marksheet: Individual marks will be uploaded by UPSC within 15 days from the date of result declaration.
1. Who is the AIR 1 in UPSC NDA 2 2025?
Parth Kumar Tiwari has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the NDA & NA II 2025 final merit list.
2. When will the UPSC NDA and CDS 2 2025 marks be released?
UPSC typically publishes the marks of all candidates on its official website within 15 days of the final result announcement.
3. How many vacancies were available for CDS II 2025?
A total of 453 vacancies were notified, including 100 for IMA, 26 for INA, 32 for AFA, and the remainder for the Officers Training Academy (OTA).
4. Is the medical result part of this UPSC merit list?
No. The UPSC merit list is based strictly on Written Exam and SSB scores. Medical fitness is a separate qualifying stage conducted by the Ministry of Defence.
5. Can I check the UPSC result by name?
Yes, the official UPSC PDF result contains both the Roll Numbers and the Names of the recommended candidates.