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UPSC CDS Examination (I), 2026 : Apply Online
Post Update :11–12-2025
Short Description: The UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2026 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The online application process starts on 10 December 2025, and the last date to apply is 30 December 2025. The examination will be held on 12 April 2026. It is meant for graduate candidates seeking a commissioned officer’s rank in the Indian Armed Forces. CDS offers a respected career based on discipline, leadership, and service to the nation. Age Limit / Vacancy Details / / Salary Details are Available on . More Other / / / / / and Other Details Visit
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026
UPSC NDA I Exam Advt No : 04/2026 : Short Details of Notification
Important Dates
Application Fee
Application Begin :10/12/2025
Last Date for Apply Online :30/12/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date :30/12/2025
Exam Date : 12/04/2026
General / OBC / EWS :200/-
SC / ST :0/-
All Category Female :0/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Offline Mode Only
UPSC CDS I Notification 2026 : 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.
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 451 Post
Post Name
Total Post
UPSC CDS I 2026 Eligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy)
100
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
INA (Indian Naval Academy)
26
Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
AFA (Air Force Academy)
32
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)
293
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
How to Fill UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026
UPSC C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026 Recruitment Notification 2026 and Invited Online Application Form for the UPSC CDS Candidate Can Apply Online for 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Application Form in Rojgar Result Recruitment Latest Job Section.
Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Hand Writing, Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID, Thumb, Proof, Etc.
Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Interested Candidate Can Read the Full UPSC CDS I 2026 Notification Before Apply Online.
