UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 :

Published On 12-02-2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has recently released the official advertisement for the recruitment of 451 Vacancies under UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026. The Online Application window will remain open from 24 December, 2025 to 23 January, 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates can submit online application within this timeframe. Applicants are advised to read carefully the official notification Pdf of UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 before submitting their application.

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Important Dates :
Application Start Date	10 December 2026
Last Date	30 January 2026
Last Date For Application Fee	30 January 2026
Admit Card	Before Exam
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Result Date	To be notified
Application Fees :
General / OBC/ EWS	₹200/-
For SC/ ST	₹00/-
For All Female Category	₹00/-
Application Fee Payment Modes :- Online : Through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI and Net Banking. Offline : Through E Challan.

UPSC CDS I Vacancy 2026

Name of Post	Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy, INA	26
Air Force Academy Hyderabad	32
Officer Training Academy OTA	275
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)	18
Total	451
Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

Eligibility Criteria:

Name of Post	Education Qualification
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun	Candidate 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	Candidates 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	Candidates 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.
Officer Training Academy OTA	Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2002 And 01 January 2008.
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)	Candidates Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering From A Recognized University, And Their Date Of Birth Should Be Between 02 January 2002 And 01 January 2008.
Age Limit :
Age Between : 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

UPSC CDS I For IMA, INA & AFA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Name of Subject	Marks
General English	100
General Knowledge	100
Mathematics	100
Duration	2 Hours

UPSC CDS I For OTA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Name of Subject	Marks
General English	100
General Knowledge	100
Duration	2 Hours

How To Apply Online Form Of UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released, all interested candidates can Apply online from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025.
Visit the official website of the UPSC- https://upsc.gov.in/
Please download and carefully read the UPSC CDS I 2026 official notification before applying.
Candidates are suggested to read all the Special and general instructions carefully.
Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
Complete the new registration process by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
After registration, log in using the registration number and password.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including passport-size photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Review the complete application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.

Selection Process :
Written Exam. Interview. Medical Examination. Physical Examination.

IMPORTANT LINKS :
Apply Online	CLICK HERE
Download Official Notification	CLICK HERE
Official Website	CLICK HERE

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When will the online application window open for UPSC CDS I 2026 ?

Answer : The online application for UPSC CDS I will start from 10 December, 2025.

Q2. What is the last date for UPSC CDS I 2026 ?

Answer : The last date to apply for UPSC CDS I is 30 December, 2025.

Q3. How many vacancies in UPSC CDS I 2026 ?

Answer : UPSC CDS I Vacancy 2026 released for 451 Post.

Q4. What is the starting salary of UPSC CDS I 2026 ?

Answer : The starting salary of UPSC CDS I 2026 is not Mentioned.

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC CDS I 2026 ?

Answer : Age Between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 to apply for UPSC CDS I 2026.

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