The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Recruitment 2026 notification for 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officersβ Training Academy (OTA). Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 451 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) β Men | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) β Women | 18 |
| IMA & OTA | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| INA | Degree in Engineering |
| AFA | Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level or Engineering degree |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years (varies by academy) |
| General/OBC | βΉ200 |
| SC/ST/Female | No Fee |
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Notification Release | 10 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 |
| CDS I Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Download |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
A1: A total of 451 vacancies have been announced for CDS I 2026 across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
A2: The age limit varies by academy. Generally, candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 (as per official notification).
A3: Graduation is required for IMA/OTA, Engineering degree for INA, and Graduation with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 for AFA.
A4: The application fee is βΉ200 for General/OBC candidates, while SC/ST and Female candidates are exempted.
A5: Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in by completing One Time Registration (OTR) and submitting the application form.
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