Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released notification on December 10, 2025, for UPSC CDS 1 2026 application form for 451 Vacancy. Interested Candidates can Apply online from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025. For more information Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale on the official website of upsc.gov.in.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services UPSC CDS 1 notification 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Dates : 10 December 2025
- Online Application Last Date : 30 December 2025 Up to 6:00 PM
- Last Date of Pay Application Fee : 03 December 2025
- Exam Date : 12 April 2026
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
- Result Declared : Notified Soon
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Application Fee's
- General / OBC : ₹200
- SC / ST / Female: ₹ 0
- Online Application Payment Mode : Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/UPI and Online Mode also.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC CDS 1 ) 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum age : 20 Years
- Maximum age : 25 Years
- For Post Wise age limit details read the notification.
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Post
Officers Training Academy OTA
275
Officers Training Academy OTA (Women)
18
Indian Military Academy IMA
100
Air Force Academy
32
Indian Naval Academy
26
UPSC CDS eligibility criteria
Officers Training Academy OTA
- Candidates 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.
Indian Military Academy IMA
- Candidates 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.
Indian Naval Academy, INA
- Candidate 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.
Air Force Academy Hyderabad
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008.
UPSC CDS Selection Process
UPSC CDS selection process involves three main stages:
Written Examination (objective papers depending on academy).
SSB Interview (intelligence, personality, and group tasks).
Medical Examination & Document Verification (fitness and eligibility checks).
How to Apply for UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS 1 Online Form 2026
Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released notification on 10 December 2025 for Combined Defence Service CDS 1 Examination 2026. Interested Candidates can Apply Online from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025 for UPSC CDS 1 Examination 2026.
Union Public Service Commission has implemented OTR i.e. One Time Registration system for all other types of recruitment including Combined Defence Services.
Candidate Read the UPSC CDS 1 notification 2026 before Online Application Form in Bharat Result Info Latest Job Section.
Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility.
Applicant Check and Arrange the All Document Such as – Eligibility proof, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
Before Submit the Application Form Check All the details such as Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth and other details Carefully.
If Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You will Not the Pay Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
Take Out the Print after Final Submission of Application Form.
Important Link For Online Application
Apply Online
Download Notification
For OTR Registration
Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Notification released on 10 December 2025
30 December is the last Date to apply UPSC CDS 1 2026
CDS application form 2026 start from 10 December 2025. Intrested candidates can apply before 30 December 2026
For CDS 1 2026 age limits vary by academy: IMA & INA require 19-24 years (born ~Jan 2003-Jan 2008); AFA is 20-24 years (born ~Jan 2003-Jan 2007); OTA (Men/Women) is 19-25 years (born ~Jan 2002-Jan 2008)
CDS (Combined Defence Services) salary in India starts with a training stipend of ₹56,100/month, then progresses to a Lieutenant’s pay scale (Level 10) of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, plus allowances like Military Service Pay (MSP) for junior ranks. Pay increases with rank, reaching ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 for Lieutenant Colonel (Level 12A) and higher for senior ranks, along with other benefits.