UPSC CDS 1 (Combined Defence Services Examination-I), 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) • All India

Total Posts: 451

Application Closed: 30 Dec 2025

Application Fees

SC / ST / FEMALE

₹ 0

GENERAL / OBC / EWS

₹ 200

Important Dates

Notification
10 Dec 2025
Start Date
10 Dec 2025
End Date
30 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

19 - 25 Years

Post	Min Age	Max Age
IMA & INA Age Limit	19	24
Air Force Age Limit	20	24
OTA Age Limit	19	25

Education

IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
AFA: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Final year students can apply provided they can submit proof of passing by the deadline.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies:

451

Category-wise Vacancies

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY (IMA)	100
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY (INA)	26
AIR FORCE ACADEMY (AFA)	32
OFFICERS' TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA) - MEN	275
OFFICERS' TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA) - WOMEN	18

Selection Process & Exam Details

Written Examination (Objective Type)
SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Important Notes:

Only unmarried candidates are eligible (special conditions apply for OTA Women).
Candidates must first register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform of UPSC if not already done.
The application window closes strictly at 6:00 PM on December 30, 2025.

Important Dates

Notification
10 Dec 2025
Start Date
10 Dec 2025
End Date
30 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

UPSC CDS 1 (Combined Defence Services Examination-I), 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) • All India

Total Posts: 451

Application Closed: 30 Dec 2025

Application Fees

SC / ST / FEMALE

₹ 0

GENERAL / OBC / EWS

₹ 200

Important Dates

Notification
10 Dec 2025
Start Date
10 Dec 2025
End Date
30 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

19 - 25 Years

Post	Min Age	Max Age
IMA & INA Age Limit	19	24
Air Force Age Limit	20	24
OTA Age Limit	19	25

Education

IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
AFA: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Final year students can apply provided they can submit proof of passing by the deadline.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies:

451

Category-wise Vacancies

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY (IMA)	100
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY (INA)	26
AIR FORCE ACADEMY (AFA)	32
OFFICERS' TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA) - MEN	275
OFFICERS' TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA) - WOMEN	18

Selection Process & Exam Details

Written Examination (Objective Type)
SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Important Notes:

Only unmarried candidates are eligible (special conditions apply for OTA Women).
Candidates must first register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform of UPSC if not already done.
The application window closes strictly at 6:00 PM on December 30, 2025.

Important Dates

Notification
10 Dec 2025
Start Date
10 Dec 2025
End Date
30 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

UPSC CDS 1 (Combined Defence Services Examination-I), 2026

Application Fees

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

Education

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancies

Selection Process & Exam Details

Important Notes:

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

UPSC CDS 1 (Combined Defence Services Examination-I), 2026

Application Fees

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

Education

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancies

Selection Process & Exam Details

Important Notes:

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date