UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 | Apply for 457 Posts!
Union Public Service Commission (Combined Defense Service): UPSC invites Online applications for the recruitment of 457 Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 Posts. Application will be available on the Official website @ https://upsc.gov.in/ from 11.12.2024 to 31.12.2024. Before applying for the recruitment, Applicants must carefully read the UPSC CDS I 2025 notification and ensure their eligibility.
1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 160th (DE) Course commencing in January 2026 [including 13 vacancies reserved for National Cadet Corps (NCC) `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders]
100
2. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in Jan, 2026 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders]
32
3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) The training course is set to begin in Jan, 2026 i.e. No. 219 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry]
32
4. Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April, 2026.
275
5. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2026.
18
Total number of Vacancies
457
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
For I.M.A. and OTA, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy – Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
For Air Force Academy – Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Note: Candidates, who have yet to pass their degree examination will be eligible only if they are studying in the final year of degree examination. Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the final year Degree Examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination by the prescribed date and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
Age Limit:
(i) For IMA — Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy — Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2026 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2006 (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 2000 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy — (SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2007 only are eligible.
(v) 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, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2007.
Note: Male divorcee/widower candidates cannot be treated as unmarried male for the purpose of their admission in IMA/INA/AFA/OTA, Chennai courses and accordingly they are not eligible for these courses.
Selection Process:
1. Written Exam
2. Intelligence and Personality Test
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.gov.in. A candidate who is willing to apply for Combined Defence Services Examination shall be required to apply on-line and submit the requisite information and supporting documents towards various claims, such as date of birth, educational qualification, etc. as may be sought by the Commission alongwith the Registration and Online Application Form.
Application Fee:
For ST/SC/Female Applicants – Nil
For Other Applicants – Rs. 200/-
Payment Mode: Online
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.12.2024
Last date for Submission of Application: 31.12.2024 till 6:00PM
