UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
Updated on: 15 December 2025
Posted on: 10 December 2025
Join Indian Armed Forces with UPSC CDS I 2026, offering 451 vacancies for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA courses. Syllabus / Jobs / Admit Card / Result / Answer Key / Sarkari Yojana and Other Details Visit Sarkari Result
Post Name: UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
Sarkari Result
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 December 2025
- Last Date: 30 December 2025 upto 06:00 PM
- Online Fee Payment Last Date: 30 December 2025
- Admit Card Date: 1 week before exam
- Exam Date: Available Soon
- Result Date: Will update here soon
Application Fee
- UR/EWS/OBC: Rs. 200/-
- SC/ST/PH: ₹ 00/-
- Mode of Payment: You can make the payment using following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
Age Limit Details
- As On: 01/01/2027
- Age: IMA & INA : 19-24 Years
- Age: Air Force : 20-24 Years
- Age: OTA : 19-25 Years
- Age Relaxation: For Age Relaxation Kindly Read Notification
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
Sarkari Result
Vacancy Details Total : 451 Post
| Post Name | Total Post | UPSC CDS I 2026 Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 100 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 26 | Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 32 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree |
| OTA (Officer's Training Academy) |
| Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India |
Stages of selection
- Written exam
- Interview
- Skill test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Salary Details
- Lieutenant (Starting Rank): ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (Level-10, 7th Pay Commission
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹80,000 - ₹1,00,000/month, including DA (~50%), MSP (₹15,500), HRA (8-24%), TA
- Job Tenure: Permanent commission, with pension, medical benefits, paid leaves
- Other Benefits: Job security, promotions to Captain/Major, medical facilities, LTC, canteen privileges
Useful Important Links
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