UPSC CDS 1 Application Form 2026 Apply Online
UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026 out for 451 Posts in Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officer Training Academy. Online applications started on 10 December 2025 and close on 30 December 2025.
Job Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS 1 Application Form 2026 Apply Online
451
30/12/2025
Important Dates
10/12/2025
30/12/2025
12/04/2026
2025-12-10
2025-12-30
As Per Schedule
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Application Fee
Note: Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.
Vacancy Details
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
IMA
Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream OR Equivalent
19 to 24 Years
Indian Naval Academy
INA
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR Equivalent
19 to 24 Years
Air Force Academy
AFA
Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream With Physics & Math 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Of Engineering OR Equivalent
20 to 24 Years
Officer Training Academy (Men)
OTA (Men)
Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream OR Equivalent
19 to 25 Years
Officer Training Academy (Women)
OTA (Women)
Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream OR Equivalent
19 to 25 Years
Educational Qualification
Graduate
Stream: Any Stream
Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Graduate
Stream: Engineering
Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Graduate
Stream: Any Stream
With Physics & Math 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Of Engineering OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Graduate
Stream: Any Stream
Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Graduate
Stream: Any Stream
Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Age Limit
Minimum Age
19
Maximum Age
25
As on Date
01/07/2025
IMA & INA Age Limit: 19 to 24 Years. Air Force Age Limit: 20 to 24 Years. OTA Age Limit: 19 to 25 Years.
Selection Process
Stage 1
Written Exam
Stage 2
SSB Interview/ Personality Test
Stage 3
Document Verification
Stage 4
Medical Examination