UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026

Post Name – Combined Defense Services

(Union Public Service Commission)

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date – 10-12-2025

Last Date – 30-12-2025

Fee Payment Last Date – 30-12-2025

Admit Card – March-2026

Exam Date – 12-04-2026

FEE DETAILS

• General/OBC/EWS – Rs. 200/-

• SC/ST/Female – Rs. 0/-

Fee can be paid only online through Net Banking, Credit or Debit cards

JOB LOCATION

All India

AGE LIMIT

(As on 01-01-2026)

Minimum Age – 20 Years

Maximum Age – 24 Years

Age Relaxation: As Per Rules

Post Description – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is Inviting Online Application Form For UPSC Combined Defense Academy Online Form 2025 For 451 Posts. Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online Before Last Date.

Details Of Recruitment Of UPSC CDS 1 Online Form 2026

Posts Name – Combined Defense Service

Number Of Posts – 451 Posts

Category Wise Posts –

Indian Military Academy (IMA) – 100 Posts  

Indian Naval Academy (INA) –  26 Posts

Air Force Academy – 32 Posts

Officers Training Academy (OTA) –  275 Posts

OTA Women– 18 Posts

Pay Scale – As Per Rules

Education Qualification –

IMA & OTA– Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.

Naval Academy (INA)– Bachelor Degree in Engineering .

Airforce – Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 12th Exam

Physical Standard

Height: 157cm (Navy), 162.5Cm (Airforce)

Height: 160 cm (Female)

How to Apply Online UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026 – Candidates can apply through link provided below or they can also apply through official site of the Union Public Service Commission before 30/December/2026.

Required Documents For Online Application –

Educational Mark sheet And Certificates

Aadhar Card / Pan Card

Passport Size Photo

Signature

Selection Mode –

Written Exam

PET/PST

Final Merit List