UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I) 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2026 on 12th April 2026 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezihimala, Air force Academy, Hyderabad, and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the courses (Men and Women) for recruitment of following various 451 Sarkari Naukri Vacancy of Officers in Navy, Army, and Indian Air Force. (UPSC Advt. No. 04/2026.CDS-I)
Online application in the prescribed format is invited by UPSC for the Recruitment of Trainee Officers in the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2026. This is the detailed information about UPSC Defence Services Examination-I 2026.
UPSC CDS (I) 2026 Examination – 451 Vacancies
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100 vacancies for 160th (DE) Courses commencing in January 2027 (including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’
Certificate (Army Wing) holders) - Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 26 vacancies for Executive
(General Service)/Hydro (including 06 vacancies
for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC
Special entry)) holders, Course commencing in January 2027 - Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 vacancies for (Pre-Flying) 221 F(P) Training Course commencing in January 2027. (including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’
Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry) - Officers Training Academy, Chennai: 275 vacancies for 125th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course
commencing in April 2027 - Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women): 18 vacancies for 125th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course
commencing in April 2027.
Conditions of Eligibility for CDS-(I) Exam 2026
(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
- For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
- For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy: 20-24 years, i.e. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
- For Officers Training Academy – SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course : (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2007.
(B) Educational Qualifications
- For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
- For 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 Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
- Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.
(C) Physical Standards
candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2026 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement on the UPSC website. Published for https://www.SarkariNaukriBlog.com
Application Fee
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of ₹200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the Net Banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card.
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How to Apply for UPSC CDS Exam-I 2026?
Candidate must apply online in the prescribed format at https://upsconline.nic.in from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025 6.00 pm for UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam (I) 2026.
Detailed Information for UPSC CDS Exam (I) 2026
Complete details and other information are available at the Union Public Service Commission UPSC website at https://upsconline.nic.in for UPSC Defence Services Examination-I 2026.
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