UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts Combined Defence Service Exam every year & lakhs of candidates participate for the examination. UPSC has released the UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2026 CDS-I. Online applying process for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 has started from 10 December 2025 & the candidates can apply till 30 December 2025. Candidates must check the complete details like important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, applciate fess and other information for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 which has given below.

Important Dates
Application Begin Date 10-December-25
Last Date To Apply 30-December-25
Last Date To Pay Fees Online 30-December-25
Exam Date 12 April-26
Application Fees
Category Fees
General/OBC Rs 200
SC/ST/Female Rs 0
Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only
Vacancies Details
Post Name Vacancies Details
Indian Military Academy( IMA) 100.
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
Air Force 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 275
OTA Women 18

Eligibility Criteria
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy( IMA) Completed Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Indian Naval Academy (INA) Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at 10+ 2 Level/Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.
Air Force Completed Engineering Degree in relevant trade will be considered for this post.
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Completed Bachelor Degree in any Stream from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.

Age Criteria
  • Candidates must have born between 02/January/2003 to 01/January/2008
  • Age Relaxation as per UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026.

Important Links

Apply Link Click Here
Officail Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Selection Process
  • Written exam
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

How To Apply
  • Visit the Official Website
  • New Registration: Click on the link for new registration.
  • Fill Registration Form: Enter your name, email ID, phone number, and other required details.
  • Login: Use the registration number and password sent to your email to log in.
  • Complete Application Form: Fill in all required details and upload the necessary documents.
  • Pay Application Fee: Make the payment through the available online modes.
  • Submit Application: Review all details and submit the application form.
  • Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference