UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025

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.

Online Application Form for UPSC CDS I 2026 for 451 Posts

Online Application Form for UPSC CDS I 2026 for 451 Posts logo
Updated On 14 December 2025

UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam 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.

UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment Details

Recruitment Details
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

UPSC 2025 CDS I Exam Dates

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.

UPSC CDS I Important Dates Details
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

UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2026 Vacancy Details

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.NoDefence Branch NameNo. of VacanciesUPSC CDS I 2026 Eligibility
1IMA (Indian Military Academy)100Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
2INA (Indian Naval Academy)26Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
3AFA (Air Force Academy)32Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
4OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)293Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.

 

Note: Check the official notification to get detailed information regarding eligibility criteria.

UPSC CDS I 2025 Application Fee

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.

UPSC CDS I 2025 Fee Structure

UPSC CDS I Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS RS. 200/-
All Category Female / SC / ST RS. 0/-

UPSC CDS I Age Limit

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.

UPSC CDS I Age Details
IMA & INA Age Limit 19-24 Years
Air Force Age Limit 20-24 Years
OTA Age Limit 19-25 Years

Important Links

UPSC CDS I Important Links
Apply Online Apply Now
Download Notification Official Notification
Admit Card Will update soon

CDS I Frequently Asked Questions

Ans. The start date for the UPSC CDS I application process is Dec 10, 2025.

Ans. The last date to apply for UPSC CDS I recruitment is Dec 30, 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications online before the last date.

Ans. The age limit for aspirants applying for UPSC CDS I position is IMA & INA Age Limit is 19-24 Years, Air Force Age Limit is 20-24 Years, OTA Age Limit is 19-25 Years

Ans. The official website to apply for UPSC CDS I recruitment is http://www.upsc.gov.in.

Ans. The number of vacancies for UPSC recruiting for CDS I is 451 vacancies.

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