UPSC CDS-I Recruitment Online Form 2026 for 451 Post

  • UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)- I Recruitment Online Form 2026
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Important Dates

  • Online Applications Begin : 10 December 2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 30 December 2025
  • Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 30 December 2025
  • Examination Date : 12 April 2026
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website/Notification.

Application Fees

  • For General / OBC / EWS : Rs 200/-
  • For SC / ST : Rs 0/-
  • All Category Female : Rs 0/-
  • Payment Mode : Online
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website/Notification.

Age Limit

As on 01/01/2027

  • IMA & INA : 19-24 Years
  • Air Force : 20-24 Years
  • OTA : 19-25 Years 
  • Age Relaxation As per UPSC C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 Rules.
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website/Notification.

Vacancy Details

Total Post : 451

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

 

  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website/Notification.

Eligibility Details

Post Name  Eligibility Criteria
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.
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website/Notification.

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