UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS I Examination 2025 | 457 Posts

Updated By:Shikha Yadav

Last Updated At:16 Dec 2024 | 9:15 AM

Summary

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025 for 457 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online from 11 December 2024 to 31 December 2024. Details include eligibility, age limits, and qualifications for various academies such as IMA, INA, Air Force, and OTA.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	11/12/2024
Last Date to Apply	31/12/2024
Last Date for Fee Payment	31/12/2024
Form Modification Period	01/01/2025 to 07/01/2025
Exam Date	13/04/2025
Admit Card Release	Before Exam

Application Fee

SC / ST / Female	0
General / OBC	200
Fee Payment Mode	Pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or Challan

Age Limits

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

Minimum Age Limit	18
Maximum Age Limit	23

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

Minimum Age Limit	18
Maximum Age Limit	23

Air Force Academy

Minimum Age Limit	20
Maximum Age Limit	24

Officers Training Academy (OTA)

Minimum Age Limit	18
Maximum Age Limit	24

Vacancies

Indian Military Academy (IMA)	Total Vacancies: 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	Total Vacancies: 32
Air Force Academy	Total Vacancies: 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	Total Vacancies: 293

Academic Qualifications

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Minimum Percentage	As Per Official Notification
Minimum Passing Year	Passed/ Appearing

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum Percentage	As Per Official Notification
Minimum Passing Year	Passed/ Appearing

Air Force Academy

Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Minimum Percentage	As Per Official Notification
Minimum Passing Year	Passed/ Appearing

Officers Training Academy (OTA)

Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Minimum Percentage	As Per Official Notification
Minimum Passing Year	Passed/ Appearing

How to Apply

Candidates must register via UPSC's One Time Registration (OTR) system.

Fill out the online application form between 11 December and 31 December 2024.

Ensure all required documents are ready, including eligibility proof, scanned photo, signature, and ID proof.

Carefully review the form before submission and pay the application fee if applicable.

Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Useful Links

Apply Online	Click Here
One Time Registration	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Apply for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025 for 457 posts. Registration open from 11 December to 31 December 2024. Check eligibility, syllabus, and important dates. Join IMA, INA, Air Force, or OTA through this prestigious exam. Apply online now!