UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026 – 451 Post in Indian Army, Navy & Air Force.
UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date 2025
UPSC CDS 1 Apply Online 2025
Dear friends, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026. All the candidates who like government job can see the PDF of UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this job before the last date. Candidates read this article till the end to get the dates, qualifications, age limit, fees, application and other information of UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment Online Form 2026.
Post As Per UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment Notification 2026
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Air Force Academy
Officers Training Academy (Men)
Officers Training Academy (Women)
No. Of Post UPSC CDS 1 Job 2026
Total No. Of Post – 451
Post Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | Total | Post Name | Total |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 | Officers Training Academy (Men), Chennai | 275 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 26 | Officers Training Academy (Women), Chennai | 18 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 | Grand Total | 451 |
Eligibility As Per UPSC CDS 1 Vacancy 2026
Indian Military Academy (IMA) : Bachelor Degree.
Indian Naval Academy (INA) : B.E. / B.Tech. Degree.
Air Force Academy : 12th Passed in Physics, Maths with Degree in Any Stream OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree.
Officers Training Academy (Men) : Bachelor Degree.
Officers Training Academy (Women) : Bachelor Degree.
Salary Of UPSC CDS 1 Job Vacancy 2026
Rs. 56,100 – Rs.1,77,500 per month.
Other allowance benefits will also be provided.
Fees Of UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment Notification
General / OBC / EWS : 200/-
SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / ORs : 0/-
All Category Female : 0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode : Online Mode
Age Limit As Per UPSC CDS 1 Notification PDF
Age Limits As On UPSC Rules.
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS-I position as per their regulations.
Selection Process Of UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment
Selection Process
Written Exam
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
IMA, INA, AFA Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/3rd
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 02 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 02 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 02 Hours |
| Total | 300 | 06 Hours |
Exam Pattern For OTA
Negative Marking : 1/3rd
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 02 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 02 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 04 Hours |
SSB / Interview Marks
| Academy Name | SSB Marks |
| Indian Military Academy | 300 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 300 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 300 |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 200 |
How to Apply
Visit the official website through the link given below.
Upload all the documents carefully while filling the form.
Upload scanned documents related to the recruitment form like photo, sign, ID proof, etc.
Before submitting the application form, all the columns must be checked carefully.
Candidates must pay the application fee.
If you have not paid the fee in the form then your form will not be submitted.
Date As Per UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026
Fill the form before the last date of UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment ends, otherwise there may be a problem of server down
Notification Date : 10/12/2025
Application Start : 10/12/2025
Last Date Apply Online : 30/12/2025 06:00 PM
Last Date Fee Payment : 30/12/2025
Correction Date : As Per Schedule
Admit Card : Notify Soon
Tentative Exam Date : 12/04/2026
Apply Online
Candidates should complete their applications within the given timeframe.
Notification PDF
UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026 has been released on the official portal which details various aspects. Candidates can read and download UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026 through the direct link given below.
Official Website
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