📢 UPSC CDS-I 2026 – Overview

Category Details
Recruiting Authority Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026
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Application Mode Online
Official Website upsc.gov.in

📢 Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 30 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment 30 December 2025
Form Correction / Edit As per Schedule
CDS-I Exam Date 12 April 2026
Admit Card Release Before Exam
Result Declaration After Exam

💰 Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC ₹200/-
SC / ST / Female ₹0/-

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other online methods.

🎯 UPSC CDS-I 2026 Age Limit

  • Candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008
  • Age relaxation will be applicable as per UPSC CDS-I rules

📊 UPSC CDS-I Vacancy Details 2026

Academy Number of Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Air Force Academy32
Officers Training Academy (OTA)275
OTA (Women)18
Total Vacancies 451 Posts

🎓 Educational Qualification

Post Eligibility
Indian Military Academy (IMA) Graduation degree in any discipline
Indian Naval Academy (INA) Graduation with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 OR Engineering Degree
Air Force Academy Engineering degree in relevant discipline
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Bachelor’s degree in any stream

🏆 UPSC CDS-I 2026 Selection Process

  • Written Examination
  • SSB Interview
  • Skill Test (if applicable)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

📝 How to Apply for UPSC CDS-I Online Form 2026

  • Visit the official UPSC website – upsc.gov.in
  • Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
  • Click on UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 link
  • Fill the application form carefully
  • Upload documents and pay the fee
  • Submit the form and take a printout

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

  1. Application start date? – > 10 December 2025
  2. Last date to apply? – > 30 December 2025
  3. Age limit? – > Born between 02 Jan 2003 & 01 Jan 2008
  4. Minimum qualification? – > Graduation
  5. Official Website? – > upsc.gov.in