UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026: Apply soon for 451 vacant posts, check eligibility and other details here
UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026 is now open. Apply online and discover important details regarding eligibility and vacancies.
UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-1) for the year 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can now apply for the exam through the official websites: upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. The official notification includes important details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fees, and the selection process. Apply before December 30.
Vacancy Details
Total vacant posts: 451
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 162nd (DE) Jan 2027 (13 NCC)- 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Jan 2027- 26
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad- 32
- OTA Chennai – 125th SSC Men Apr 2027- 275
- OTA Chennai – 125th SSC Women Apr 2027- 18.
Application fee
The application fee for the general and OBC categories is Rs 200. While the reserved category candidates- SC, ST- are not required to pay any application fee.
Age limit
An eligible candidate needs to be born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008. For OTA, the candidates should be born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008. The age of Air Force applicants should be between 20 and 24 years.
Selection process
The selection process follows a written exam, SSB interview, Document verification, and medical exam.
How to apply for UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official websites- upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the UPSC CDS 1 recruitment 2026 link
- Fill UPSC CDS 1 application form with details
- Upload your passport-size photo, required documents
- Pay the application fee and click on submit
- Save the UPSC CDS application form PDF and take a hard copy of it.
Candidates have been advised to carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the advertisement before applying.
