The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the CDS I Examination (I) 2026. Candidates can apply online from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025. The exam is scheduled for 12/04/2026. Application fees are Rs.200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST and all‑female candidates are exempted. Age limits vary by academy: IMA & INA (19‑24 years), Air Force (20‑24 years) and OTA (19‑25 years) with standard UPSC relaxations. Vacancies are listed for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA with eligibility criteria based on a bachelor’s degree or engineering qualification. Useful links for online application, notification download, official UPSC website and Rojgar Result channels are provided.
Fee Information
category
fee
General / OBC / EWS
200/-
SC / ST
0/-
All Category Female
0/-
Important Note
Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Offline Mode Only
Important Dates
Application Start Date
10/12/2025
Last Date
30/12/2025
Exam Date
12/04/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
30/12/2025
Age Limit Details
IMA & INA
19-24 Years
Air Force
20-24 Years
OTA
19-25 Years
Relaxation
As per UPSC CDS Examination (I), 2026 Rules
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Post
Eligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy)
Soon
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
INA (Indian Naval Academy)
Soon
Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
AFA (Air Force Academy)
Soon
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)
Soon
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
Application Process
Apply online between 10/12/2025 and 30/12/2025.
Read the full notification before filling the form.
Prepare required documents: handwriting sample, eligibility proof, ID, address, photo, signature, thumb impression.
Scan all documents (photo, sign, ID, thumb, proof).
Preview the form carefully before submission.
Pay the application fee; incomplete fee payment will reject the form.
Print the final submitted form for records.