Stage: Result Updated: 2 Nov 2026
451 Total Vacancies

UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Final Result 2026

  • Posted2 Nov 2026
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Apply Last Date 30 December 2025
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Overview: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Combined Defence Services Exam First Examination 2026 Notification. Those candidates who are Enrolled in this UPSC CDS I Vacancy 2026 can Download Result. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, pay scale and all other information

Important Dates & Schedule

Application Begin10/12/2025
Last Date for Apply Online30/12/2025
Last Date Pay Exam Fee30/12/2025
Exam Date12/04/2026
Admit Card Available02/04/2026
Result Available08/05/2026
Final Result Available02/11/2026

Dates are as announced by the board and can change — check the official notice before you rely on them.

Application Fee & Payment

General / OBC / EWS100/-
SC / ST0/-
Female0/-
Pay the Examination Fee Through Cast at E Challan or Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking

Age Limit & Relaxation

IMA & INA19-24 Years
Air Force20-24 Years
OTA19-25 Years
Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC CDS I Recruitment Rules.
Not sure if you qualify on age? Work out your exact age in years, months and days.

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Post
IMA (Indian Military Academy)100
INA (Indian Naval Academy)26
AFA (Air Force Academy)32
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)293

Eligibility & Qualification

Post NameEligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy)Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
INA (Indian Naval Academy)Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
AFA (Air Force Academy)Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.

How to Apply, Step by Step

  1. 1Open the official notification below and read the eligibility, post details and reservation rules in full.
  2. 2Register on the board's portal and log in, keeping your registration number and password safe.
  3. 3Fill the application form exactly as per your 10th certificate — name, date of birth and category must match.
  4. 4Upload your photograph and signature in the sizes the portal asks for.
  5. 5Pay the application fee online, and keep the transaction receipt.
  6. 6Submit, then download and print the final confirmation page for your records.

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Details are compiled from the official notification and we make every effort to keep them accurate. Vacancies, dates and eligibility can be revised by the board after publication, so please confirm anything you rely on against the official notice before applying.

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