CDS I 2026 Notification Released – Apply Online for IMA, INA, AFA & OTA
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026 का आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) द्वारा जारी कर दिया गया है। इस परीक्षा के माध्यम से Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) और Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) में प्रवेश दिया जाएगा।
📌 CDS I 2026 Highlights
Exam Date: 12 April 2026
Last Date: 30 December 2025 (6 PM)
Courses: IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men & Women)
Conducting Body: UPSC
Exam Date: 12 April 2026
Last Date: 30 December 2025 (6 PM)
Courses: IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men & Women)
Conducting Body: UPSC
CDS I 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| CDS I Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
CDS I 2026 Vacancy Details (Tentative)
| Academy | Course | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| IMA, Dehradun | 162nd DE Course | 100 |
| INA, Ezhimala | Executive / Hydro | 26 |
| AFA, Hyderabad | Pre-Flying Training | 32 |
| OTA, Chennai | SSC (Men) | 275 |
| OTA, Chennai | SSC (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 | |
CDS I 2026 Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
- IMA / OTA: Graduation from a recognised university
- INA: Engineering Degree
- AFA: Graduation with Physics & Maths (10+2) or Engineering
🎂 Age Limit (as per course)
- IMA / INA: Born between 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008
- AFA: Born between 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2007
- OTA (Men & Women): Born between 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2008
Application Fee
✔ General / OBC: ₹200
✔ SC / ST / Female Candidates: No Fee
CDS I 2026 Exam Pattern
| Academy | Subjects | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IMA / INA / AFA | English, GK, Maths | 300 |
| OTA | English, GK | 200 |
Selection Process
- Written Examination (UPSC)
- SSB Interview (2-Stage)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply Online for CDS I 2026
- Visit official portal – https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill CDS I 2026 application form
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit & download application PDF
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Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Source: UPSC CDS I 2026 Official Notification

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