UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2025 includes 451 CDS 1 Posts under the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026. The recruitment notification has been officially released by UPSC. Interested candidates who hold a Degree (varies by course) can apply online through the official website. The online application process will start from 10 December 2025 and the last date to submit the application form is 30 December 2025 at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC CDS 1 Jobs Notification @Apply Online for 451 Posts

The UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2025 is announced for 451 posts under various academies such as IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-10 along with allowances as per Central Government norms. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online. The detailed notification PDF and online application link are available on the official UPSC website.

UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualifications

• For IMA & OTA: 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 can also apply.
• Professional and technical qualifications recognised by Government are acceptable.

Age Limit

• IMA & INA: Unmarried male candidates born between 02/01/2003 and 01/01/2008.
• Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years; upper age limit relaxable up to 26 years for CPL holders.
• OTA (Men): Unmarried male candidates born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2008.
• OTA (Women): Unmarried women/widows/divorcees born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2008.
• Date of birth accepted only from Matriculation/Secondary certificate.

UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2025
UPSC Online Application Form for 451 CDS Posts

Important Date

Vacancy Details

• IMA, Dehradun: 100 Posts
• Indian Naval Academy: 26 Posts
• Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
• Officers’ Training Academy (Men): 275 Posts
• Officers’ Training Academy (Women): 18 Posts
• Total Vacancies: 451

How to Apply

• Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
• Create an account and generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
• Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with required details.
• Upload recent photograph and capture live photo.
• Select preferred academies (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA).
• Upload necessary documents.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable).
• Submit the application form before the last date.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
• Mode of Apply: Online.
• Job Location: All India.

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