UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
Last Update on – 21-01-2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released the Recruitment Notification for UPSC CDS I 2026. The online registration window will be open from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025. Eligible candidates may submit their application within this period. Candidates are advised to carefully read the Official Notification PDF for the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 before applying. Direct links to download the recruitment notification and apply online are provided in the “Important Links” section below.
UPSC CDS I Notification 2026
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
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| Important Dates : |
| Application Start On |
10 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Apply |
30 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Exam Fee |
30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date |
12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Notified Soon |
| Application Fees : |
| General / OBC/ EWS |
₹200/- |
| For SC/ ST |
₹00/- |
| For All Female Category |
₹00/- |
- Mode of Payment : Through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking Mode/ Pay Offline Through E Challan.
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UPSC CDS I Vacancy 2026 :
| Name of Post |
Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, INA |
26 |
| Air Force Academy Hyderabad |
32 |
| Officer Training Academy OTA |
275 |
| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) |
18 |
| Total |
451 |
- Please Read the Official Notification for more information.
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Eligibility Criteria:
| Name of Post |
Education Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun |
- Candidate Must Have Passed Bachelor’s Degree In Any Subject From A Recognized University. In Addition, Your Date Of Birth Must Fall Between 02 January 2003 And 01 January 2008 To Be Eligible.
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| Indian Naval Academy, INA |
- Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2003 And 01 January 2008.
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| Air Force Academy Hyderabad |
- Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2003 And 01 January 2008.
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| Officer Training Academy OTA |
- Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2002 And 01 January 2008.
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| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) |
- Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2002 And 01 January 2008.
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- Please Read the Official Notification for more information.
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| Age Limit : |
- Age Between : 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
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- Please Read the Official Notification for more information.
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UPSC CDS I For IMA, INA & AFA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
| Name of Subject |
Marks |
| General English |
100 |
| General Knowledge |
100 |
| Mathematics |
100 |
| Duration |
2 Hours |
UPSC CDS I For OTA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
| Name of Subject |
Marks |
| General English |
100 |
| General Knowledge |
100 |
| Duration |
2 Hours |
How To Apply Online Form Of UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
- UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released, all interested candidates can Apply online from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025.
- At First, Read the Official Notification for detail information about number of vacant post, necessary Educational qualification, Age limit & criteria of relaxation, Total marks, Question pattern etc.
- You can download the Pdf notification from below provided link in Important Link Section. Candidates Visit to the Official Website of UPSC-https://upsc.gov.in/
- Candidates are suggested to read all the Special and general instructions carefully .
- Kindly Check and Collect all documents – Age & Educational Qualification Proof, ID Proof , Cast Certificate, Address & Basic details information etc .
- Kindly Ready Scan all documents related to the Recruitment – Photo, Signature, ID Proof etc
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully .
- At Last Take a Print Out of Final Submitted Form .
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| Selection Process : |
- Written Exam.
- Interview.
- Medical Examination.
- Physical Examination.
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| UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 – FAQs |
| Q1. What is the starting date to apply online application for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 ?
Answer : Online registration for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 will start from 10 December, 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 ?
Answer : The last date to apply for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 is 30 December, 2025.
Q3. How many vacancies in UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 ?
Answer : UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy released for 451 Nos Post. |