UPSC CDS I Examination 2026: Key Information
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
10 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
30 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date |
12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
02 April 2026 Available Now |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 0/- |
Payment can be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
A total of 451 posts are available
Age Limits
UPSC CDS I Notification 2026: Age Limits as per UPSC Rules
- Age Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
- UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS I position as per their regulations
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| 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 |
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun |
Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university. In addition, your date of birth must fall between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 to be eligible. |
| Indian Naval Academy, INA |
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth should be between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008. |
| Air Force Academy Hyderabad |
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008. |
| Officer Training Academy OTA |
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university, and their date of birth should be between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008. |
| Officer Training Academy OTA (Women) |
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008. |
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How to Check & Download UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026
- Open your web browser on your phone or computer
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- On the homepage, go to the Examination / Latest Notifications / Exam Calendar section
- Look for the notification titled CDS I Admit Card 2026
- Click on the Exam Date / Schedule link
- The exam date notice will open in PDF format
- Check the important details such as:
- CDS I exam date
- Reporting time
- Shift timing
- Exam duration
- After reviewing, download or save the PDF to your device
- Take a printout if needed for future reference
UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026: Mode Of Selection
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Medical Examination
- Physical Examination
