The Union Public Service Commission UPSC releases a detailed CDS I job notification 2025 on its official website , You can get the latest govt jobs notifications about the Union Public Service CommissionUPSC CDS I exam 2025 through the below summary.
The Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I 2025 Exam welcomed applications for eligible candidates, with the application window open from Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025. The online application mode of the exam aimed to fill multiple CDS I vacancies. Aspirants were advised to carefully review the official advertisement for essential details such as eligibility criteria, age limits, selection process, syllabus, pay scale, and other pertinent information before applying.
| Recruiter Name | Union Public Service Commission - UPSC |
| Post Name | CDS I |
| Category | Defense And Security |
| Salary | NA |
| Number Of Vacancies | 451 |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Application Closing Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | Dec 30, 2025 |
The online registration has been released along with Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I Notification 2025. Aspiring candidates of Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I apply online from Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025. As per the new vacancy 2025, the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I Exam Dates have been updated below.
| Online Registration Starts | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Online Registration Ends | Dec 30, 2025 |
| UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2025 | Will Update Soon |
| Exam Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
You need to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying the application form for any post, if your profile is not matching with requirement then kindly do not apply as your application form will not be approved.
| S.No | Defence Branch Name | No. of Vacancies | UPSC CDS I 2026 Eligibility |
| 1 | IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 100 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. |
| 2 | INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 26 | Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India. |
| 3 | AFA (Air Force Academy) | 32 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree |
| 4 | OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) | 293 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. |
Note: Check the official notification to get detailed information regarding eligibility criteria.
The category-wise fee structure for Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I 2025 online application is given below. Submission of the application fee does not guarantee selection. And, if the fee once paid will not be refunded on any account.
| General / OBC / EWS | RS. 200/- |
| All Category Female / SC / ST | RS. 0/- |
The age limit of aspirants for Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I recruitment 2025 is noted below. There is age relaxation as per the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) CDS I Recruitment Rules.
| IMA & INA Age Limit | 19-24 Years |
| Air Force Age Limit | 20-24 Years |
| OTA Age Limit | 19-25 Years |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Download Notification | Official Notification |
| Admit Card | Will update soon |
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