UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026 for 451 Post
UPSC will conduct the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2026 for recruitment into IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The online application starts on 10 December 2025 and ends on 30 December 2025. The exam will be held on 12 April 2026.The CDS exam is for graduate candidates aspiring to become Commissioned Officers in the Indian Armed Forces.Details of age limit, vacancies, syllabus, and salary are available in the official notification. For more updates, visit IndiaExamNews.com.
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 10/12/2025
- Last Date for Registration : 30/12/2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 30/12/2025
- Exam Date : 12/04/2026
Application fees
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / Female : Rs. 0/-
- All Category Female : Rs. 0/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
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. for more details check notification
Some Useful Important Links
| Task Name | Useful link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| To Join IndiaExamNews Whatsapp Channel | Click Here |
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 451 Post
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) | 293 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. |