UPSC CDS-I Online Form-2026 (451 Post)

By Sudama Dixit / 12/11/2025

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Combined Defence Service (CDS)-I Recruitment-2026

Total Post : 451

Last Date : 30/12/2025

Important Dates

Application Start : 10 December 2025
Last Date : 30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date : 30 December 2025
Modify / Edit Form : As per Schedule
Exam Date : 12 April 2026
Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Result Declared : After Exam

APPLICATION FEE

GEN/ OBC / EWS : Rs. 100 /-
SC / ST : Rs. 0 /-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card , Credit Card , Net Banking OR Pay the Exam Fee through Cash E Challan Fee Mode.

Age Limits (As on UPSC Rules)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Candidates must have born between 02/January/2003 to 01/January/2008
UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS-I position as per their regulations.

Educational Qualifications

Post Name	Education Qualifications
Indian Military Academy( IMA)	Candidates having Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	Candidates having Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at 10+ 2 Level/Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Air Force	Candidates having Engineering Degree in relevant trade will be considered for this post.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	Candidates having Bachelor Degree in any Stream from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy, INA	26
Air Force Academy Hyderabad	32
Officer Training Academy OTA	275
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)	18

Mode of Selection ?

Written exam
Interview
Skill test
Document Verification
Medical Examination

IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online Link	Click Here
Check Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here