UPSC CDS 1 Exam Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 451 Posts

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• Updated December 11, 2025 09:52 AM
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• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 451 CDS 1 Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the UPSC CDS 1 Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications:

• For IMA and Officers' Training Academy, Chennai: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent
• For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
• For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
• Candidates studying in final year/semester degree course can also apply
• Professional and technical qualifications recognised by Government as equivalent are also acceptable

Salary/Stipend

• During Training: Fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month (starting pay in Level 10)
• After Commissioning as Lieutenant: Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/-
• Captain: Pay Level 10B: Rs. 61,300 - 1,93,900/-
• Major: Pay Level 11: Rs. 69,400 - 2,07,200/-
• Lieutenant Colonel: Pay Level 12A: Rs. 1,21,200 - 2,12,400/-
• Colonel: Pay Level 13: Rs. 1,30,600 - 2,15,900/-
• Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500/- per month (fixed) from Lieutenant to Brigadier
• Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Dress Allowance (Rs. 20,000/- per year), Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance (Rs. 2,250/- per month), Free Ration in kind

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

• For IMA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02/01/2003 and not later than 01/01/2008
• For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02/01/2003 and not later than 01/01/2008
• For Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years (born not earlier than 02/01/2003 and not later than 01/01/2007). Upper age limit relaxable upto 26 years for candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot Licence
• For OTA (SSC Men): Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02/01/2002 and not later than 01/01/2008
• For OTA (SSC Women): Unmarried women, issueless widows/divorcees born not earlier than 02/01/2002 and not later than 01/01/2008
• Date of birth accepted only from Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate
• No subsequent change in date of birth allowed

Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances
• No fee exemption available for OBC candidates

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Stage 1 - Written Examination: Objective type questions conducted by UPSC
• For IMA/INA/AFA: Three papers - English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks), Elementary Mathematics (100 marks). Total: 300 marks
• For OTA: Two papers - English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks). Total: 200 marks
• Stage 2 - Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview: Intelligence and Personality Test
• Two-stage SSB selection: Stage I (OIR tests and PP&DT), Stage II (Interview, GTO Tasks, Psychology Tests, Conference)
• SSB Interview marks: Equal to written examination marks (300 for IMA/INA/AFA, 200 for OTA)
• Stage 3 - Medical Examination: Special Medical Board at designated Armed Forces Medical Services Hospitals
• Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in both written exam and SSB test
• Final selection based on combined marks (Written + SSB) subject to medical fitness
• Negative marking: 0.33 marks deduction for each wrong answer

General Information/Instructions

• Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in
• No other mode of application is allowed
• Universal Registration Number (URN) required for all UPSC examinations
• Live Photo Capture mandatory while filling Common Application Form (CAF)
• Aadhaar Card strongly recommended as ID document
• One Photo ID Card mandatory (Aadhaar/Voter Card/PAN/Passport/Driving License)
• Candidates cannot withdraw applications after submission
• e-Admit Card will be issued on last working day of preceding week of examination
• No Admit Card will be sent by post or email
• Candidates must reach examination venue at least 30 minutes prior to commencement
• Face Authentication mandatory at examination venue
• Mobile phones and electronic devices strictly banned
• Use Black Ball Pen only for marking answers in OMR sheet
• Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) available for 7 days after examination
• Helpdesk: 011-24041001 or email: [email protected] (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days)
• Government strives for gender balance - Women candidates encouraged to apply

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit official website https://upsconline.nic.in
• Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
• Step 3: Fill Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details
• Step 4: Upload recent photograph and capture live photo
• Step 5: Fill Examination Specific Module with preferences for Services (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)
• Step 6: Upload required documents (Date of Birth proof, Educational certificates, etc.)
• Step 7: Select Examination Centre from available options
• Step 8: Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking
• Step 9: Submit application and note down Application Number
• Step 10: Take printout of application for future reference
• Important: No corrections allowed after submission of application
• Note: Candidates already in Government Service must inform their Head of Office/Department
• Note: Candidates serving in Armed Forces must inform Commanding Officer and submit NOC at SSB

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