UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment
UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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Last updated: 4:56:07 PM, 12/29/2024

Total Vacancy

457

Notification No.

04/2025.CDS-I DATED 11.12.2024

Short Description: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment Notification. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 11th December 2024 to 31st December 2024. For details on eligibility, post information, selection process, age limit, pay scale, and other important information, please refer to the official notification.

Important Dates and Application Fee: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Application Begin11/12/2024
Last Date for Apply Online31/12/2024 till 6.00 PM
Fee Payment Last date31/12/2024
Correction date01/01/2025 to 07/01/2025
Admit CardTo be notified later
Examination DateTo be notified later
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS₹200/-
SC/ST / FemaleNil
Mode of Fee ApplicationDebit Card/ Credit Card/ Net banking, UPI mode only

Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Post VacancyQualification
Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025

457

·         For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai: A degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

·         For Indian Naval Academy: A degree in engineering from a recognized university or institution.

·         For Air Force Academy: A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering.

Age Limits, Sex, and Marital Status: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

1.       For IMA: Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.

2.       For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.

3.       For Air Force Academy:

·         Age: 20 to 24 years as of 1st January 2026 (born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2006).

·         Upper age limit relaxable up to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot License holders (born between 2nd January 2000 and 1st January 2006).

·         Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried; married candidates above 25 years are eligible but cannot live with family during training.

4.       For Officers’ Training Academy (Men): Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.

5.       For Officers’ Training Academy (Women): Unmarried women, issueless widows (not remarried), and issueless divorcees (holding divorce documents) born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.

Note:

·         Pay Scale: Rs. 56100-177500/-

UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment
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Course-wise Vacancy Details: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

No.Name of the CourseApprox. No. of Vacancies
1Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 160th (DE) Course (Jan 2026) [13 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing)]100
2Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro Course (Jan 2026) [6 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing)]32
3Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – No. 219 F(P) Course (Pre-Flying, Jan 2026) [3 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)]32
4Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course (Apr 2026)275
5Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 37th SSC (Women) (NT) (UPSC) Course (Apr 2026)18
Total457

Centers of Examination: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

City Names (Column 1)City Names (Column 2)
AGARTALAGHAZIABAD
NAVI MUMBAIAGRA
GORAKHPURPANAJI (GOA)
AJMERGURGAON
PATNAAHMEDABAD
GWALIORPORT BLAIR
AIZAWLHYDERABAD
PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD)ALIGARH
IMPHALPUDUCHERRY
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND)INDORE
PUNEANANTAPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH)
ITANAGARRAIPUR
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGARJABALPUR
RAJKOTBENGALURU
JAIPURRANCHI
BAREILLYJAMMU
SAMBALPURBHOPAL
JODHPURSHILLONG
BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH)JORHAT
SHIMLACHANDIGARH
KARGILSILIGUDI
CHENNAIKOCHI
SRINAGARCOIMBATORE
KOHIMASRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND)
CUTTACKKOLKATA
THANEDEHRADUN
KOZHIKODE (CALICUT)THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
DELHILEH
TIRUCHIRAPALLIDHARAMSHALA
LUCKNOWTIRUPATI
DHARWADLUDHIANA
UDAIPURDISPUR
MADURAIVARANASI
FARIDABADMANDI
VELLOREGANGTOK
MUMBAIVIJAYAWADA
GAYAMYSORE
VISHAKHAPATNAMGAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR
NAGPURHANUMAKONDA (WARANGAL URBAN)

How  to Apply: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

1.       Candidates must apply online via the website upsconline.gov.in.

2.       Submit the required information and supporting documents (e.g., date of birth, educational qualification) along with the Registration and Online Application Form.

3.       Refer to the Notice for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025, for detailed instructions on filling out the form.

4.       Failure to provide necessary information/documents or submit them within the correction window may result in cancellation of candidature.

5.       Registration is a one-time process and can be completed at any time throughout the year.

6.       Already registered candidates can directly proceed to fill out the online application for the examination.

Selection Process: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

1.       The UPSC will prepare a list of candidates who achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam, as determined by the Commission.

2.       Successful candidates will undergo an intelligence and personality test at the Service Selection Board (SSB) based on their preferences and service HQ.

3.       Candidates opting for Army (IMA/ OTA) as their first choice must register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in to receive call-up information for the SSB interview.

·         Candidates already registered on the website should not register again.

·         The email ID used on the DG Recruiting website and provided to UPSC must be the same and unique.

4.       SSB results will be valid for all qualified courses, including:

·         Indian Military Academy (DE) Course, Dehradun

·         Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

·         Air Force Academy (Pre- Flying) Course, Hyderabad

·         SSC (NT) Course at OTA, Chennai

5.       SSB follows a two-stage selection process:

·         Stage 1: Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test conducted on the first reporting day. Only those who qualify proceed to Stage 2.

·         Stage 2: Includes further tests, and only those who pass are required to submit photocopies of:

(i) Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent for proof of date of birth.

(ii) Bachelor’s/ Provisional Degree and mark sheets of all years/ semesters for educational qualification proof.

FAQs: UPSC CDS I 2025 Recruitment

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