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UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026; Notification 451 Vacancy; Apply Now!
Union Public Service Commission (Central Government) has released the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Notification for 394 vacancies including Combined Defence Service Examination posts. Interested candidates can check eligibility, age limit, salary and apply online at from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025 through the official website https://upsc.gov.in/.
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🔎 UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | UPSC CDS I (Central Government) |
| Post Name | Combined Defence Service Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹56,000 – ₹1,77,000 (post-wise) |
| Selection Process | Exam/ Interview |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
📌 Vacancy Details
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 162nd (DE) Course commencing in January 2027 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] – 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in January 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 01 for Hydro] – 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January 2027 i.e. 221 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] – 32 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 125th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2027 – 275 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 125th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in, April 2027 – 18 Posts
📘 Eligibility Criteria
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
🎯 Age Limit (Post-wise)
- For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than 1 st January, 2008 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than 1st January, 2008 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008.
- SC/ST Candidate – 5 Years
- OBC Candidate – 3 Years
- PwD Candidate – 10 Years
💰 Salary Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Rs.56,100/- to Rs.1,77,500/- |
💰 Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwD: No Fees
📝 Selection Process
- Written Test
- Intelligence & Personality Test
- Document Verification
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10/12/2025 |
| Application Start | Ongoing |
| Last Date | 30/12/2025 |
| Exam Date | Not Announced |
👉 How to Apply for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026?
- Visit https://upsc.gov.in/
- Go to “Careers”
- Open “UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026”
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents and pay fees
- Submit and print the form
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