Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Examination Notice No. 4/2026-CDS-I for Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2026 with 451 vacancies for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Online applications open from 10 December to 30 December 2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026Advt No – 4/2026-CDS-I | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 200 |
| SC/ST/Females | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Online/SBI Challan
Vacancy Details (451 Posts)
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) – Men | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) – Women | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027):
- IMA/INA/AFA: 19-24 years (born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008)
- OTA: 19-25 years (born between 2 Jan 2002 – 1 Jan 2008)
Educational Qualification:
| Academy | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IMA | Graduation Degree |
| INA | B.Sc. with Physics & Maths OR BE/B.Tech |
| AFA | B.Sc. with Physics & Maths OR BE/B.Tech |
| OTA (Men/Women) | Graduation Degree |
Marital Status: Unmarried
Selection Process
- Written Examination (600 Marks)
- English: 120 Marks
- General Knowledge: 120 Marks
- Elementary Mathematics: 100 Marks (IMA/INA/AFA only)
- SSB Interview (340 Marks)
- Medical Examination
Required Documents
- Recent passport size photo (20-300 KB)
- Signature (10-200 KB)
- Photo ID proof
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply Online UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
- Visit: upsconline.nic.in
- Click “Online Application” → CDS (I) 2026
- Part-I Registration → Generate Registration ID
- Part-II → Fill details → Upload photo/signature
- Pay fee → Submit → Print application
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
FAQ : UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026
Q1: Total vacancies? A1: 451 posts across IMA/INA/AFA/OTA
Q2: Exam date? A2: 12 April 2026
Q3: Age limit? A3: 19-24 years (IMA/INA/AFA), 19-25 years (OTA)
Q4: Last date? A4: 30 Dec 2025 (6 PM)
Q5: Females eligible? A5: Yes for OTA (both men & women)
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