UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2026 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications from eligible male and female candidates for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026, for recruitment as Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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Key Highlights
| Detail |
Information |
| Exam Name |
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2025 |
| Recruiter |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies |
451 Officer Posts |
| Services |
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) |
| Exam Date |
12th April 2026 |
| Application Mode |
Online Only |
| Official Website |
https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Official Notification - Click to Read
🎯 Vacancy Details (Course Starting Jan/Apr 2027)
| Academy |
Men's Vacancies |
Women's Vacancies |
Course Type |
| IMA, Dehradun |
100 |
- |
Permanent Commission |
| INA, Ezhimala |
26 |
- |
Permanent Commission (Executive/Hydro) |
| AFA, Hyderabad |
32 |
- |
Permanent Commission (Pre-Flying) |
| OTA, Chennai (SSC) |
275 |
18 |
Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| TOTAL |
433 |
18 |
451 Posts |
📅 Important Dates
| Activity |
Date |
| Start Date for Online Application |
10th December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application |
30th December 2025 (up to 6:00 PM) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
| Academy |
Requirement |
| IMA & OTA |
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. |
| INA |
Engineering Degree from a recognized University/Institution. |
| AFA |
Degree (must have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR Engineering Degree. |
Note: Candidates in the final year of the degree course are also eligible to apply, but must submit proof of passing the degree by the specified date.
2. Age Limits (Reference Date: 1st January 2027)
| Academy |
Sex / Status |
Birth Date Range (Must be born between) |
| IMA, INA |
Unmarried Men |
2nd January 2003 and 1st January 2008 |
| AFA |
Unmarried Men |
2nd January 2003 and 1st January 2007 (Age 20-24) |
| OTA (Men) |
Men (Married/Unmarried) |
2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2007 |
| OTA (Women) |
Unmarried Women, Issueless Widows/Divorcees |
2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2007 |
3. Physical Standards
- Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards as detailed in the official UPSC notification.
💸 Application Fee
- Fee: ₹200/-
- Exemption: Female, SC, and ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- Payment: Can be paid online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card) or by depositing cash at an SBI Branch.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Fill in the online application form accurately between 10/12/2025 and 30/12/2025.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Note: For detailed information regarding syllabus, selection procedure, and physical standards, candidates must refer to the official CDS (I) 2026 detailed advertisement on the UPSC website.
☎️ UPSC Contact and Address Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Address |
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069 |
| Facilitation Counter (Phone) |
011-23098543, 011-23385271, 011-23098591 |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in (For Notices) |
| Application Portal |
upsconline.nic.in (To Apply online) |
| General Feedback Email |
feedback-upsc@gov.in |
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