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Union Public Service Commission
UPSC CDS (I) Examination 2026
Last date: 30 Dec 2025Defence & paramilitaryCentral government
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Vacancies
451 vacancies
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Salary
As per rules
Qualification
Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. Specific requirements vary by academy: IMA/OTA require a Degree; INA requires an Engineering Degree; AFA requires a Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. Age limits apply: For IMA & Indian Naval Academy, unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2008. For Air Force Academy, 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2026 (born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007), with relaxation up to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot Licence holders. For Officers Training Academy (Men & Women), Bachelor Degree in any Stream from any Recognized University. Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008.
Age limit
18–65 years
Opens on
Announced
Application fee
No fee
Location
All India
Closes on
30 Dec 2025
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
The Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 is conducted for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). A total of 451 vacancies have been released. The selection process includes a Written Examination, Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The written examination is scheduled for 12th April 2026.
Eligibility
Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. Specific requirements vary by academy: IMA/OTA require a Degree; INA requires an Engineering Degree; AFA requires a Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. Age limits apply: For IMA & Indian Naval Academy, unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2008. For Air Force Academy, 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2026 (born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007), with relaxation up to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot Licence holders. For Officers Training Academy (Men & Women), Bachelor Degree in any Stream from any Recognized University. Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008.
Experience
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