Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Defence Services CDS I Exam 2026 Online Form
Short Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination CDS I Recruitment 2026. All candidates who are interested in this UPSC CDS 1 2026 vacancy and fulfill the eligibility can apply online from 20 December 2025 to 09 January 2026. Read the notification for recruitment details, academy-wise vacancies, selection procedure, and other information.
Advt No. : 04/2026-CDS-I
Department: UPSC Delhi
UPSC CDS I Important Dates
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UPSC CDS I Application Fee
Payment Mode: Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan Fee Mode Only. |
UPSC CDS I Age Limit Details As on 01/01/2027
* Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Combined Defence Services I Examination 2026 Rules.
Age Criteria: Candidate Must be Born Between 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008.
UPSC CDS I Selection Process
- Stage I: Written Examination (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Stage II: SSB Interview / Intelligence Test / Personality Test.
- Stage III: Document Verification (Original Certificates).
- Stage IV: Medical Examination by Military Board.
UPSC CDS I Required Documents for OTR & Form
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
- Scanned Passport Size Photograph (As per UPSC Specifications).
- Scanned Signature (Clear background).
- Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, and Graduation Marksheets).
- Cast / Category Certificate (If Applicable).
UPSC CDS I Vacancy Details (Academy Wise)
| Post / Academy Name | Total | Age | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | 19-24 | Passed/Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | 19-24 | B.E / B.Tech Engineering Degree. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | 20-24 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2. |
| OTA (Men & Women) | 280 | 19-25 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
UPSC CDS I How to Fill Online Form 2026
- Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal before applying.
- After OTR, login and fill the CDS I Application Form with basic information.
- Upload high-quality scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
- Enter your Photo ID Card details carefully and upload the ID proof PDF.
- Pay the examination fee (if required) and choose your preferred Exam Center.
- Review all details in the preview section and click on Final Submit.
- Take a printout of the application form for your records.
UPSC CDS I Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| UPSC OTR Registration | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |