UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 Out 8 May – 8826 SSB PDF

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026

Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 – Advt No. 04/2026

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Important Dates

• Application Begin : 10/12/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online : 30/12/2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment : 30/12/2025
• CDS I Exam Date : 12/04/2026
• Admit Card Available : 02/04/2026
• Answer Key Available : 16/04/2026[web:157]
• Result Available : 08/05/2026[web:157][web:160][web:163]

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST : ₹0/-
• Female (All Category) : ₹0/-
• Pay the Examination Fee through Cash at E‑Challan or Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

UPSC CDS I 2026 Notification : Age Limit as on 01/01/2027

• IMA & INA : 19–24 Years[web:159][web:162]
• Air Force Academy : 20–24 Years[web:159][web:162]
• Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) : 19–25 Years[web:159][web:162]
• Age relaxation extra as per UPSC CDS I 2026 recruitment rules and notification.[web:164][web:165]

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details – Total : 451 Posts

Post / Academy

Total Posts

UPSC CDS I Eligibility 2026

IMA (Indian Military Academy), Dehradun

200

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.[web:156][web:162]
• Unmarried male candidates only (as per CDS rules).[web:162]

INA (Indian Naval Academy), Ezhimala

32

• Engineering Degree from a recognized University / Institution.[web:156][web:162]
• Unmarried male candidates only.

AFA (Air Force Academy), Hyderabad

32

• Graduation (Bachelor Degree) with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering.[web:156][web:162]
• Unmarried male candidates only.

OTA (Officers’ Training Academy), Chennai (Men)

187

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.[web:156][web:162]
• Unmarried male candidates only.

Sarkari Anjaam® How to Fill UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026

• UPSC CDS I 2026 online application form is available from 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025 on the official UPSC portal.[web:157][web:165]
• Candidates must read the CDS I 2026 notification before applying for IMA, INA, AFA or OTA.[web:164]
• Kindly check and collect all documents – eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, basic details.
• Keep ready scanned copies of photograph, signature and ID proof in the prescribed format.
• Before submitting the application form, carefully check the preview and verify every column.
• If an application fee is applicable for your category, ensure to pay it; otherwise your form will be treated as incomplete.
• Take a print out of the final submitted application form for future reference.
• For latest defence jobs, admit card, answer key and result updates, visit SarkariAnjaam.com regularly.

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