UPSC
UPSC CDS (I) Examination 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
30 December 2025
Closed
Salary
โน56,100 - โน1,77,500
Age limit
19-25 years (IMA: 19-24, INA: 19-22, AFA: 20-24, OTA: 19-25)
Application Fee
General/OBC: โน200, Female/SC/ST: Nil
About This Exam
Combined Defence Services exam for entry into Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. CDS I 2026 exam conducted on April 12, 2026.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
451
Available Posts
IMA DehradunOTA ChennaiIndian Naval AcademyAir Force Academy
Important Dates
Notification Released
10 December 2025
Application End Date
30 December 2025
Exam Date
12 April 2026