UPSC CDS 1 Online Form 2026 :- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online application process for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2026. Women candidates can apply under the Non-Technical Course category. Instructions on how to fill out the UPSC CDS online form are provided further down on this page. For more information, please visit the official website; a direct link is provided below. Before filling out the online form, please carefully review the official notification. Only interested and eligible candidates should apply.
UPSC CDS I 2026 -Highlights:
| Name of Exam | Combined Defense Service (CDS) I Exam 2026 |
| Types of exam | Board Level |
| Level of exam | National Level |
| Course | UPSC Exams (Naval Academy & Air Force Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy) |
| Exam Conduct By | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| No of Posts | 451 Post |
| Mode of application form | Online |
| Apply Last Date | 30.12.2025 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Official Website | http://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC CDS I Vacancy, Name of the Post :-
UPSC Exams – Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Officers’ Training Academy,
UPSC CDS I Age Limit :-
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Air Force Academy | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2008 |
Educational Qualification :-
- For IMA & OTA : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
- Naval Academy : Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
- For Airforce : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level.
UPSC CDS I Exam Pattern 2026 :-
(A)For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:
- English, Duration- 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- General, Duration- Knowledge 2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
- Elementary, Duration- Mathematics 2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
(B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
- English , Duration- 2 Hours & Maximum Marks 100
- General Knowledge , Duration: Knowledge 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- Maximum marks allotted to the written exam and the interviews will be equal for each course
Important Date :-
| Date for submission of online applications | 10.12.2025 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 30.12.2025 |
| Modification in OTR Profile | Jan 2026 |
| Date of CDS Examination | 12.04.2026 |
How to Apply UPSC CDS 1 Online Form 2026.?
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
- Click the Part-I link to register for CDS I
- Enter personal details, address and educational qualification for CDS I
- Candidates are also required to choose their preferred branch
- Verify the details before submitting the registration form
- On successful registration, the registration ID
Candidates need to login with the generated registration ID to fill the details in Part-II of CDSII form 2024.
Important Link :-
| APPLY ONLINE | CLICK HERE |
| NOTIFICATION | DOWNLOAD |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN TELEGAM | CLICK HERE |
FAQs
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