Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Combined Defence Service CDS-I Examination 2026
Advt No: 04/2026
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Application Fee
- General/ OBC : Rs. 200/-
- SC/ ST Candidates : Rs. 00/-
- Female All Category : Rs. 00/-
- Payment Mode: Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fee Mode.
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Important Dates
- Online Apply Start On : 10 December 2025
- Registration Last Date : 30 December 2025 (06:00 PM)
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30 December 2025
- Admit Card Available : Notify Later
- Exam Held on: 12 April 2026
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Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read Official Notification.
- Use Age Calculator: Click Here
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Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy : 451 Post
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Course Name
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Total Post |
Eligibility Criteria/ Age Limit |
- Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun
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100 |
- Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
- Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
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- Indian Naval Academy, INA
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26 |
- Candidates have Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
- Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
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- Air Force Academy Hyderabad
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32 |
- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and
Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007
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- Officer Training Academy OTA
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275 |
- Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
- Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
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- Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)
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18 |
- Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
- Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
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Written Exam Pattern
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Subject Name
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Total Question
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Total Marks
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Time Duration
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| English |
120 |
100 |
2 Hours |
| General Knowledge |
120 |
100 |
2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics |
100 |
100 |
2 Hours |
| Total |
340 Question |
300 Marks |
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| ** For OTA There Will be Only Two Papers:-(1) English, (2) General Knowledge |
Pay Scale, Mode of Selection
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📋 How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 Examination 2026 Online Form
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “CDS I 2026 Online Application” link under the Examinations section.
- Register by providing your details to create a login ID and password.
- Fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 200 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/Female) through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit the form by December 30, 2025, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: Applications open on December 10, 2025. Eligibility: Graduation for IMA/INA/AFA, 10+2 for OTA. Exam on April 12, 2026. Contact UPSC support via https://upsc.gov.in for assistance.
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📰 Latest Updates for UPSC CDS 1 2026
- December 10, 2025: Online application starts today!
- December 30, 2025, 06:00 PM: Last date for registration and fee payment.
- April 12, 2026: Exam date.
- To Be Notified: Admit card.
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start |
December 10, 2025 |
| Registration Last Date |
December 30, 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
December 30, 2025 |
| Exam Date |
April 12, 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Notify Later |
Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in
💸 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC |
Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female |
Rs. 0/- |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
🕒 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per rules.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- IMA/OTA: Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
- INA: B.E./B.Tech.
- AFA: Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or B.E./B.Tech.
📋 Vacancy Details
💰 Pay Scale & Mode of Selection
- Pay Scale: As per rules (Rs. 56,100 for Lt.)
- Mode of Selection: Written Examination + SSB Interview
📋 How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2026
- Visit https://upsc.gov.in.
- Click "One Time Registration (OTR)" if new.
- Fill Part I & II, upload documents, pay fee.
- Submit and download confirmation.
🌟 Why Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2026?
- Defence Officer Entry: IMA/INA/AFA/OTA commissioning.
- Graduate Level: For aspiring officers.
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❓ UPSC CDS 1 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
📅 Q1. When does UPSC CDS 1 2026 online form start?
December 10, 2025.
📅 Q2. What is the last date to apply?
December 30, 2025, 06:00 PM.
💸 Q3. What is the application fee?
General/OBC: Rs. 200/-, SC/ST/Female: Rs. 0/-.
🕒 Q4. What is the age limit for IMA?
20-24 years.
📋 Q5. How many posts?
To be notified.
🎓 Q6. Eligibility for AFA?
Graduation + 10+2 Physics/Maths.
🔍 Q7. Selection process?
Written + SSB.
💰 Q8. Salary for CDS Officer?
Rs. 56,100.
📅 Q9. UPSC CDS 1 2026 फॉर्म कब शुरू?
10 दिसंबर 2025 को।
📅 Q10. अंतिम तिथि?
30 दिसंबर 2025।
💸 Q11. आवेदन शुल्क?
सामान्य: 200 रुपये।
🕒 Q12. IMA आयु सीमा?
20-24 वर्ष।
📋 Q13. कितने पद?
अधिसूचित होने पर।
🎓 Q14. AFA योग्यता?
ग्रेजुएशन + फिजिक्स/मैथ्स।
🔍 Q15. चयन प्रक्रिया?
लिखित + SSB।
💰 Q16. CDS ऑफिसर वेतन?
56,100 रुपये।
