UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026

Important Dates
Date of Examination 2026-04-12
Vacancy detail
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
Status of result
Mode of examination
Offline

Short Information : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts Combined Defence Service Exam every year & lakhs of candidates participate for the aforesaid examination. Same as for the year 2026 also, 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 for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 which has given below. 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026

Advt No: 04/2026

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date : 10 December 2025
  • Last Date : 30 December 2025
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 30 December 2025
  • Modify / Edit Form : As per Schedule
  • Exam Date : 12 April 2026
  • Admit Card Available : Before Exam
  • Result Declared : After Exam

Application Fee

  • General, OBC : Rs. 200/-
  • SC, ST, Female : 0/-
  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

UPSC CDS I Notification 2026 : Age Limit

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

UPSC CDS I 2026 : Vacancy Details

Total Posts : 451

Post Name No of Post
   
Indian Military Academy( IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
Air Force 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA)      275
OTA Women 18

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

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

UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026 : Mode of Selection

  • Written exam
  • Interview
  • Skill test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : How To Apply

  • Candidates can apply through link upsc.gov.in or provided below in link section or they can also apply through official site of the UPSC before Last Date.
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  • For all the interested and eligible candidates who want to apply for UPSC CDS I recruitment can read all the information related to the recruitment is given below and the link to apply is given in the Important Link section below.
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  • Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification (Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification) को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे ।

Important Links

Apply Online

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Download Notification

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Official Website

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Important Question

Q. When will Apply Online Link will Start for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026?
Answer. Online applications for this recruitment have started from 10 December 2025.

Q. What is Last Date of UPSC CDS-I Notification 2026?
Answer. The last date to apply online for this recruitment is 30 December 2025.

Q. What is Age Limit For UPSC CDS-I Vacancy 2026?
Answer. The age of the candidates applying for this recruitment as per UPSC CDS-I rules, see the post wise age information in the official information.

Q. What is Qualification For UPSC CDS-I Online Form 2026?
Answer. To apply for this recruitment, the candidate must have Graduation pass read the official information completely before applying.

Q. How to Apply For UPSC CDS-I Bharti 2026?
Answer. To apply for the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Bharti 2026, you must complete the online application process through the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website. The application window is open from December 10 to December 30, 2025

Step-by-Step Application Guide

  1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR): Before applying for the CDS exam, you must first register on the UPSC's One Time Registration (OTR) portal, if you haven't already.

    • Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.

    • Click on the "New Registration" tab and fill in your basic details, including name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.

    • An OTR ID will be generated. You can update details in your OTR profile within 7 days of registration.

  2. Fill the Online Application Form:

    • Log in to your OTR account using your registered Email ID/Mobile Number or OTR ID.

    • Navigate to the "Latest Exam" or "Active Examinations" section and find the link for "Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026".

    • The application process is in two parts:

      • Part I: Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details, and select your preferred academies (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA) and exam center.

      • Part II: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and a photo ID proof as per the specified dimensions and formats.

    • Pay the application fee if applicable.

  3. Pay the Application Fee: The fee is ₹200 for General and OBC male candidates. Female, SC, and ST candidates are exempt from payment. Payment can be made online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or by depositing cash at an SBI branch.

  4. Submit and Print:

    • Review all the details entered in the form carefully before final submission.

    • After successful submission, a confirmation message will be sent to your registered email and mobile number.

    • Download and print a copy of the final application form for your records

Q. How to download the result of UPSC CDS-I Result 2026?
Answer. All those candidates who had given the exam for this recruitment can now download their result. To download your result, you can download it by entering registration number / roll number and DOB (Date of Birth). The official download link of the result will be made available in the important links above.

Q. What is UPSC Official Website?
Answer. The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in


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