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 IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA, Full Details Given Below.
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026 SarkariResult12.com | |||||
| Exam Dates | Exam Fees | ||||
| Application Start Date : 10/12/2025 Last 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 | ||||
| Age Limit born between 2/07/2007 and 1/07/2010 | |||||
| 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 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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