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Updated:
Online Apply Start Date: 10-12-2025
Online Apply Last Date: 30-12-2025
Last Date For Fee Payment: 30-12-2025
Exam Date: 12-04-2026
Admit card: - (Before Exam)
Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.: -
For General, OBC, EWS 200.00 [Online]
For SC / ST 0.00
Female All Category 0.00 [Online] — You can make the payment using the following methods (Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS Cash Card / Mobile Wallet)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CDS-2026 Age Limits | 20 | 24 | UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS-I position as per their regulations. |
| Category | No. of Posts | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun | 100 | |
| Indian Naval Academy, INA | 26 | |
| Air Force Academy Hyderabad | 32 | |
| Officer Training Academy OTA | 275 | |
| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) | 18 |