UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Exam Date Out 

Post Update: 07/01/2026

Post Summary: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has release examination date for the CDS l 2026 for 451 vacancies. Examination will conduct on 12 April 2026. Online application process will begin on 10 December 2025. Candidates applied until 30 December 2025 through the official website. The application fees is ₹200 for the UR / OBC / EWS category and ₹00 for SC/ST candidates. Candidates must have bachelor degree from a recognized university. The age limit is 19 to 25 years ( post wise ). Candidates can check the short information of the notification given below.

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 UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Exam Date Out 

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Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 10 December 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
  • Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 30 December 2025
  • Exam Date: 12 April 2026
  • Admit Card Available: Before Exam

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
  • SC / ST : ₹00
  • Female (All Categories): ₹00
  • Payment Mode: Online – UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card

 Eligibility Criteria

Age limit

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

  • Unmarried males
  • Born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

  • Unmarried males
  • Born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008

Air Force Academy (AFA)

  • Unmarried male
  • Age 20–24 years as on 1 Jan 2027
  • Born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2007

Officers’ Training Academy (OTA – Men)

  • Unmarried males
  • Born between 2 Jan 2002 – 1 Jan 2008

Officers’ Training Academy (OTA – Women)

  • Unmarried women
  • Born between 2 Jan 2002 – 1 Jan 2008

For more information read notification.

Education Qualification

  • IMA/OTA: Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University in India.
  • INA: Engineering Degree from any recognized University in India.
  • AFA: Graduation with Physics & Maths at 10+2, OR B.E./B.Tech

For more information read notification.

CDS 1 2026 Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Air Force Academy (AFA)32
OTA (Men)275
OTA (Women)18
Total451

 

How to Apply for CDS 1 2026

  • Visit the official website
  • Download Notification and read carefully.
  • Complete Account Creation & get URN if new user or login.
  • Click on UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026.
  • Fill out the application form with correct information.
  • Upload required documents, photo, and signature.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form.
  • Take a printout of the final submitted form for future use.

 Selection Process

  • Written Examination
  • SSB Interview
  • Medical Test
  • Physical Test ( if applicable )
  • Document Verification

CDS 1 2026 Exam Pattern

For IMA, INA & AFA

SectionMax. Marks
English100
General Knowledge100
Elementary Mathematics100
Total300
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd
  • Duration 120 minutes per subjects.
  • For more information read notification.

For OTA

SectionMax. Marks 
English100
General Knowledge100
Total200
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd
  • Duration 120 minutes per subjects.
  • For more information read notification.
Before applying read the notification carefully.

Important links 

Exam Date Notice Click Here 
Apply OnlineClick Here
Download NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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