UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2026 Apply Online for 451 Vacancies @upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS (I) Notification 2026 – UPSC has released Official Notification for Combined Defense Services Examination, 2026 @upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Notification –

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the New Notification  for Combined Defense Services Examination (I), 2026 on its website  i.e. upsc.gov.in on 10 December 2025.Candidate should have passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree OR Diploma / Degree in Engineering from any recognized University or Institute. Those Candidates who are interested in UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026 and following all eligibility criteria can read the Notification and Apply Online from 10 December 2025 to 30 decembaer 2025.

Read the full article to know UPSC CDS 1 2026 important dates, Application Fee, Age Limit, Qualification, Vacancy details, Notification and online application link

Post Date – 11 December 2025

Vacancy – 451 Vacancies

UPSC CDS I Exam 2026 Online Form

Examination Notice No.04/2026-CDS-I

UPSC CDS I 2025 Important Dates

• Starting Date for Online Registration – 10 December 2025
• Last Date for Online Registration – 30 December 2025 
• Last Date for Fee Payment – 30 December 2025
• Modify Application Form – As per schedule
• CDS 1 2026 Exam Date – 12 April  2026
• Admit Card Released Date – April 2026

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Application Fee

• For General / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs.200/-
• For SC / ST Category : No Fee
• For All Category Female : No Fee
• Payment Mode –  Online Through Debit Card, Credit Card , Net Banking and Through SBI E-Challan also.

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS 1 2026 Recruitment

Age Limit

• IMA & INA : 19-24 Years
• Air Force : 20-24 Years
• OTA : 19-25 Years 
• Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC CDS 1 Exam rules.
• More Details Read the Notification.

Educational Qualification

(i) For Indian Military Academy :—  Must have Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.

(ii) For Indian Naval Academy :—  Must have Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University.

(iii) For Air Force Post :- Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering

(iv) For Officers Training Academy (MEN / Women) :-  Must have Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Vacancy Details – Total 451 Vacancies

Selection Process for UPSC CDS I 2026 Notification

The selection will be done on the basis of

• Written Test
• SSB Interview/Personality Test

How to Apply For UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026?

Interested candidates can apply Online for UPSC CDS I 2026 through online mode (Direct link given below) from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025.

Interested candidates can Read the Notification before Apply Online

Important Links for UPSC CDS  1 2026

Apply Online – Click Here

Download UPSC CDS 1 Notification PDF – Click Here (Including Exam Pattern, Syllabus & More Details are available)

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Official Website – Click Here