The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. 02/2026-CDS-I) for the selection of eligible candidates for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026 Notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post / Role: UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-I) 2026 Notification
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. 02/2026-CDS-I
- Total Vacancies: 457 Posts (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA Chennai)
- Educational Criteria: Degree of a recognized University (Degree in Engineering for INA/AFA)
- Age Limit: 19 to 24 / 25 Years depending on academy (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP ₹ 15,500/month)
- Job Location: Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Officers Training Academy
- Employment Type: Permanent / Short Service Commission in Armed Forces
- Selection Process: Written Examination (English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics) and SSB Interview
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 Jan 2026 (06:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 09 Jan 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | 12 Apr 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Female / SC / ST candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit / Credit Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
Verified Primary Source: 10 Oct 2026
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