Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS 1), 2026. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of UPSC.
The online application process for UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026 has started on 10 December 2025, and the last date to submit the application form is 30 December 2025.
To apply, candidates must be between 20 to 24 years of age as per the post and academy requirements.
| UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026 |
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) : Short Details Of Notification EXAMINATION NOTICE NO. 4/2026 CDS- I | Short Details Of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 10 December 2025 • Application Start : 10 December 2025 • Last Date For Apply Online : 30 December 2025 (06:00 PM) • Last Date For Fee Payment : 30 December 2025 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : 12 April 2026 • Admit Card Date : Notify Soon • Result : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • General / OBC / EWS : 200/- • SC / ST / PH : 00/- • All Females : 00/- • Pay The Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, Etc. |
| Age Limit |
| • IMA & INA Age Limit : 19 To 24 Years. • Air Force Age Limit : 20 To 24 Years • OTA Age Limit : 19 To 25 Years • Age Relaxation For Reserved Category Candidates As Per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 451+ (Expected) |
| Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Course Name | No. Of Posts | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun | 100 | Bachelor Degree In Any Stream From Any Recognized University. Born Between: 02 January 2003 To 01 January 2008 |
| Indian Naval Academy, INA | 26 | Candidates Have Bachelor Degree In Engineering. Born Between: 02 January 2003 To 01 January 2008 |
| Air Force Academy Hyderabad | 32 | Degree Of A Recognised University (With Physics And Mathematics At 10+2 Level) Or Bachelor Of Engineering. Born Between: 02 January 2003 To 01 January 2007 |
| Officer Training Academy OTA | 275 | Bachelor Degree In Any Stream From Any Recognized University. Born Between: 02 January 2002 To 01 January 2008 |
| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) | 18 | Bachelor Degree In Any Stream From Any Recognized University. Born Between: 02 January 2002 To 01 January 2008 |
| For Detailed Educational Requirements, Read The Official Notification. | ||
| Salary |
| Pay Scale : Rs 56,100/- To Rs 1,77,500/- Per Month. |
| Selection Process |
| • Written Exam • SSB Interview/ Personality Test • Medical Examination • Physical Examination |
| Written Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject Name | Total Question | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 Hour |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 Hour |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 Hour |
| Total | 40 | 300 Marks | |
| UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026: How To Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website (https://upsc.gov.in/) of UPSC. Candidates can apply between 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025. 2. Read the official notification carefully before applying for “UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026”. 3. Check and collect all required documents – eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic personal details. 4. Keep scanned copies of documents ready – photo, signature, ID proof, etc. 5. Before submitting the application form, carefully review the preview and all entered details. 6. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |