UPSC Recruitment 2025:Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2025. A total of 457 vacancies are available for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 December 2024 to 31 December 2024. The selection process includes a written examination followed by an SSB interview and medical examination. For more details on eligibility, syllabus, age limit, and application process, refer to the official notification. For more visit us.
Overview UPSC Recruitment 2025
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2025
Notification No.
04/2025.CDS-I
Vacancies
457 Posts
Application Mode
Online
Important Dates UPSC Recruitment 2025
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2025
Notification No.
04/2025.CDS-I
Vacancies
457 Posts
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
11 December 2024
Application Last Date
31 December 2024 (6:00 PM)
Correction Window
1 January 2025 to 7 January 2025
Exam Date
13 April 2025
Admit Card Release
Before Exam
Application Fee
•
Category
Fee
General/OBC/EWS
₹200
SC/ST/Female
Exempted
Payment Mode
Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or SBI Challan
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2026)
Academy
Age Limit
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
20-24 years
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
20-24 years
Air Force Academy (AFA)
20-24 years (26 years for CPL holders)
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
20-25 years
Age Relaxation
As per UPSC rules
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
100
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
32
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men)
275
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women)
18
Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Eligibility
IMA/OTA
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
INA
Engineering degree.
AFA
Bachelor’s degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.
Selection Process
Selection Process
Details
1. Written Exam
– Objective-type questions.
– Negative marking for wrong answers.
2. SSB Interview
– Two stages:
– Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIR) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT).
– Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.
