Written by Manju Kashyap on
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Union Public Service Commission has issued a recruitment notification for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026. There are 451 posts to be filled. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 Dec 2025 to 30 Dec 2025.
Candidates should generally be between 20 and 24 years of age, with category-wise relaxation as per the rules (see the Age Limits section below). The application fee is ₹200 for General, OBC, EWS.
Candidates will be selected through Mode Of Selection.
Full details — important dates, eligibility and the official application link — are in the sections below. Applying a few days before the deadline helps you avoid last-minute server load. Read our step-by-step guides, and get your documents and a correctly sized photo and signature ready before you start. Be sure to confirm every detail in the official notification before you apply.
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: - (02 April 2026 Available Now)
Answer Key: - (16 April 2026 Available Now)
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. |
Enter your details to instantly see which roles in this notification you may qualify for. Results are indicative — always confirm on the official notification.
There are a total of 451 vacancies in UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026.
The required qualification varies by role — Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun: Graduate / Bachelor’s; Indian Naval Academy, INA: Graduate / Bachelor’s; Air Force Academy Hyderabad: Graduate / Bachelor’s; Officer Training Academy OTA: Graduate / Bachelor’s.
The last date to apply is 30 Dec 2025.
Online applications start on 10 Dec 2025.
The age limit is generally between 20 and 24 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
The application fee is — For General, OBC, EWS: ₹200; For SC / ST: ₹0; Female All Category: ₹0.
Selection is based on Mode Of Selection.
To apply for UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026, open the official website via the “Apply on Official Website” link on this page, register, fill in the application form, upload the required documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit before 30 Dec 2025.
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