UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS I Examination 2025 | 457 Posts

Updated By:Shikha Yadav
Last Updated At:16 Dec 2024 | 9:15 AM

Quick Information

Last Date to Apply

31/12/2024

Total Vacancies

457

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized ...

Exam Date

13/04/2025

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

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One Time Registration

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Official Website

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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!

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