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UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Notification: Apply Online for 457 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Important Dates

UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Notification Out

UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Recruitment

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024. This examination is conducted to recruit candidates for various courses in the Indian Military Academy (IMA)Indian Naval Academy (INA)Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). Eligible candidates can apply online until 31st December 2024, and the examination will be held on 13th April 2024.

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Overview

Exam NameCombined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Courses OfferedIMA, INA, AFA, OTA
Vacancies457
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release Date11 December 2024
Online Application Start Date11 December 2024
Last Date to Apply Online31 December 2024
Exam Date13 April 2025
ResourceLink
UPSC CDS ResultResult
UPSC CDS-I Admit CardAdmit Card
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UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General/OBC₹200
Female/SC/STNil

Payment can be made via online methods or by depositing cash at any SBI branch.

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Vacancy Details

AcademyVacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)32
Air Force Academy (AFA)32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Men)275
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Women)18

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

  • Indian citizen or as prescribed in the notification (subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or Indian origin migrants).

Age Limit

  • IMA: Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2006.
  • INA: Same as IMA.
  • AFA: 20 to 24 years as of 1st January 2025.
  • OTA: Unmarried male and female candidates born between 2nd January 2000 and 1st January 2006.

Educational Qualification

  • IMA and OTA: Degree from a recognized university.
  • INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
  • AFA: Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Selection Process

  1. Written Examination:
    • IMA, INA, AFA:
      • English: 100 Marks
      • General Knowledge: 100 Marks
      • Elementary Mathematics: 100 Marks
    • OTA:
      • English: 100 Marks
      • General Knowledge: 100 Marks
  2. SSB Interview:
    • Intelligence and personality tests conducted by Services Selection Board (SSB).
  3. Merit List:
    • Based on combined scores of the written exam and SSB interview.

UPSC CDS (I) 2025 Exam Pattern

SubjectDurationMarks
English2 Hours100
General Knowledge2 Hours100
Elementary Mathematics (IMA, INA, AFA only)2 Hours100
  • Negative marking applies for wrong answers.

How to Apply for UPSC CDS (I) 2025

  1. Visit upsconline.nic.in.
  2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Fill out the application form and upload required documents.
  4. Pay the application fee and submit the application.
  5. Take a printout for reference.
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