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UPSC CDS I Examination 2026 Invited 451 Vacancy, Apply Online
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited application for the recruitment of 451 vacancy through Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
Name of exam: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
No of posts: 451 posts
Training Institute-wise vacancy:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 26
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), 125th SSC (Men) (NT): 275
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), 125th SSC Women (NT): 18
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Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CDS I Examination
Nationality: Candidate must be unmarried and must either be:
(i) a Citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iii) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
i) IMA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
ii) Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2008 only are eligible.
iii) Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
iv) Officers' Training Academy: (SSC Course for men) Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
v) Officers' Training Academy: (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008.
Educational Qualification:
i) I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
ii) Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
iii) Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Application Fee:
Others: Rs. 200/-
Female/ SC/ ST: NIL
Payment mode: Candidates can pay either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card
How to Apply UPSC CDS I Examination 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps .
a) Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section.
b) Click on Online Application Form link.
c) A new webpage will be opened.
d) Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
e) Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
f) Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button.
g) Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form.
Imp Dates of UPSC CDS I Exam 2026
◾ Starting date of submission of online application: 10th December 2025
◾ Last date of submission of online application: 30th December 2025
◾ Release date of Admit Card: To be updated later
◾ Date of written exam: 12th April, 2026
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