Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released a notification For Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2026. Total Vacany For this Post is 394 The online application process for the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 has commenced from 10/12/2025, and the last date is 30/12/2025 . UPSC CDS I Examination is one of India’s most prestigious defence entry tests for young aspirants who dream of joining the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Intrested Condidate Can Apply Online For This Post.
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 GovtResultInfo.com | |||||
| Important Dates | Examination Fees | ||||
| Form Start Date : 10/12/2025 Closing Date : 30/12/2025 Fees Last Date : 30/12/2025 Exam Date : Notified Soon Admit Card Date : Before Exam Result Date : Notified Soon Total Post : 394 | Gen / OBC / EWS : 100/- SC / ST : Nil/- All Female : Nil/- Payment Mode : Online | ||||
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| Age Limit born between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010 | |||||
| IMA & INA : 19-24 Years Air Foce : 20-24 Years OTA : 19-25 Years UPSC CDS age relaxation as per government rules | |||||
| Vacancy Details | |||||
| Post Name | Total Post | Education Qualifications | |||
| IMA | 100 | Candidate Must Have Bachelor Degree In Any Streem. | |||
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 | Candidate Must Have Bachelor Degree In Engineering. | |||
| Air Force Academy | 32 | Candidate Must Have Bachelor Degree In Any Streem (With Physics & Math 10+2 Level) OR Bachelor of Engineering | |||
| Officer Training Academy (Men) | 275 | Candidate Must Have Bachelor Degree In Any Streem. | |||
| Officer Training Academy (Women) | 18 | ||||
| UPSC CDS I Service Pay Scale | |||||
| Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant / Flying Officer | Pay Level10, ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ||||
| Flight Lieutenant | Level 10B, ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ||||
| UPSC CDS I Recruitment Selection Process & Exam Pattern | |||||
| Written Examination | Paper I | Mathematics | |||
| Paper II | General Ability Test (GAT) | ||||
| Interview | Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for an interview. | ||||
| Medical Examination | Candidates recommended by SSB undergo a detailed medical assessment. | ||||
| How To Apply UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 | |||||
| 1. Visit official website of UPSC NDA https://upsconline.nic.in/. 2. On the homepage “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS.” and Select NDA I 2026 Part-I Registration. 3. Fill out the application form (Online/Offline as mentioned) as indicated, upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, education certificate etc). 4. Pay the required application fee (if applicable). 5. Take printout/keep a copy of your submitted application for future reference. | |||||
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