The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026 for admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officer Training Academy (OTA). The recruitment is expected to fill 450+ vacancies.

The UPSC CDS 1 Online Application Form 2026 will be available from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025. Interested candidates must carefully review eligibility, fees, age limits, and the selection process before applying.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release: 10 December 2025
Application Start Date: 10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: 30 December 2025
Correction Window: As per schedule
Admit Card: Notify Later
Written Exam Date: 12 April 2026
Result Date: Notify Later

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
SC / ST: ₹0/-
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

🎓 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

IMA / INA: 19 to 24 Years
Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 Years
OTA (Men/Women): 19 to 25 Years
(Age relaxation as per UPSC rules)

📊 Expected Vacancies

450+ Posts (Expected)
Final vacancy details will be updated in the official notification.

🎯 UPSC CDS 1 Eligibility 2026

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Air Force Academy (AFA)

Bachelor’s Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level
OR
Bachelor of Engineering.

Officer Training Academy (Men & Women)

Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.

For detailed eligibility, refer to the official notification.

💼 UPSC CDS 1 Salary 2026

Pay Scale: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- per month
Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance, Transport Allowance, Field Area Allowance & other perks as per government norms.

⚖️ UPSC CDS 1 Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes the following stages:

Written Examination
SSB Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Final selection will be made based on merit.

📝 How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2026?

Follow the steps below to fill out the UPSC CDS 1 Online Application Form 2026:

Read the UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026 PDF.
Click on the Apply Online link below or visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
Fill out the UPSC CDS 1 Online Form with accurate details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
Pay the application fee as applicable.
Submit the form and print a copy for future reference.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website	Click Here
Homepage	Click Here

UPSC CDS 1 Application Form

UPSC CDS 1 Application Form 2026 – Apply Online @ upsc.gov.in