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UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS I Examination 2026 Admit Card

Post Date: 02 April 2026 | 06:16 PM
Short Information : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has Officially Released Admit Card for the Post of Combined Defence Service CDS-I Examination 2026 for 451 Post. Exam Held On April 12, 2026& Admit Card Available On April , 2026. All Interested Candidate Can Download Admit Card Now in The Given Link Below

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Combined Defence Service CDS-I Examination 2026

Advt No: 04/2026

Application Fee

  • General/ OBC : Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ ST Candidates : Rs. 00/-
  • Female All Category : Rs. 00/-
  • Payment Mode: Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fee Mode.

Important Dates

  • Online Apply Start On : 10 December 2025
  • Registration Last Date : 30 December 2025 (06:00 PM)
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30 December 2025
  • Admit Card Available : April 2026
  • Exam Held on:  12 April 2026

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
  • For Age Relaxation Read Official Notification.
  • Use Age Calculator:  Click Here

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy : 451 Post

Course Name

Total Post Eligibility Criteria/ Age Limit
  • Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun
100
  • Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
  • Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
  • Indian Naval Academy, INA
26
  • Candidates have Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
  • Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
  • Air Force Academy Hyderabad
32
  • Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and
    Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
  • Born Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007
  • Officer Training Academy OTA
275
  • Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
  • Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
  • Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)
18
  • Bachelor Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University.
  • Born Between: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008

Written Exam Pattern

Subject Name

Total Question

Total Marks

Time Duration

English 120 100 2 Hours
General Knowledge 120 100 2 Hours
Elementary Mathematics 100 100 2 Hours
Total 340 Question 300 Marks  
** For OTA There Will be Only Two Papers:-(1) English,  (2) General Knowledge

Pay Scale, Mode of Selection

  • Pay Scale: As Per Rule.
  • Selection Process:  Written Examination  & SSB Interview (Stage-I, II)

📋 How to Download UPSC CDS I 2026 Admit Card

  1. Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
  2. Click on the “Admit Card” or “Examination” section.
  3. Find and click on the link for “CDS I 2026 Admit Card”.
  4. Log in using your Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
  5. Download the Admit Card and take a printout.
  6. Carry the printed Admit Card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center.

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📰 Latest Updates for UPSC CDS 1 2026

  • December 10, 2025: Online application starts today!
  • December 30, 2025, 06:00 PM: Last date for registration and fee payment.
  • April 12, 2026: Exam date.
  • April 1, 2026: Admit card.

📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Online Apply Start December 10, 2025
Registration Last Date December 30, 2025 (06:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date December 30, 2025
Exam Date April 12, 2026
Admit Card April 1, 2026

Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in

💸 Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC Rs. 200/-
SC / ST / Female Rs. 0/-

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

🕒 Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
  • Age Relaxation: As per rules.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • IMA/OTA: Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
  • INA: B.E./B.Tech.
  • AFA: Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or B.E./B.Tech.

📋 Vacancy Details

  • Total Vacancy: 451 Post

💰 Pay Scale & Mode of Selection

  • Pay Scale: As per rules (Rs. 56,100 for Lt.)
  • Mode of Selection: Written Examination + SSB Interview

📋 How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2026

  1. Visit https://upsc.gov.in.
  2. Click "One Time Registration (OTR)" if new.
  3. Fill Part I & II, upload documents, pay fee.
  4. Submit and download confirmation.

🌟 Why Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2026?

  • Defence Officer Entry: IMA/INA/AFA/OTA commissioning.
  • Graduate Level: For aspiring officers.
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❓ UPSC CDS 1 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

📅 Q1. When does UPSC CDS 1 2026 online form start?
December 10, 2025.

📅 Q2. What is the last date to apply?
December 30, 2025, 06:00 PM.

💸 Q3. What is the application fee?
General/OBC: Rs. 200/-, SC/ST/Female: Rs. 0/-.

🕒 Q4. What is the age limit for IMA?
20-24 years.

📋 Q5. How many posts?
To be notified.

🎓 Q6. Eligibility for AFA?
Graduation + 10+2 Physics/Maths.

🔍 Q7. Selection process?
Written + SSB.

💰 Q8. Salary for CDS Officer?
Rs. 56,100.

📅 Q9. UPSC CDS 1 2026 फॉर्म कब शुरू?
10 दिसंबर 2025 को।

📅 Q10. अंतिम तिथि?
30 दिसंबर 2025।

💸 Q11. आवेदन शुल्क?
सामान्य: 200 रुपये।

🕒 Q12. IMA आयु सीमा?
20-24 वर्ष।

📋 Q13. कितने पद?
अधिसूचित होने पर।

🎓 Q14. AFA योग्यता?
ग्रेजुएशन + फिजिक्स/मैथ्स।

🔍 Q15. चयन प्रक्रिया?
लिखित + SSB।

💰 Q16. CDS ऑफिसर वेतन?
56,100 रुपये।