Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam I 2025 (CDS I 2025)
UPSC CDA Exam Notice No. 04/2025, CDS-I: Short Details of the Notification
Post Date/Update: 28 April 2025 | 06:00 PM
Short Information: The UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025 results are out for a total of 457 posts. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results and verify their performance. This prestigious examination is a gateway for aspirants looking to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Stay updated with the latest information and results for CDS I 2025 on our website. Don't miss your chance to take the next step towards a career in the Indian Armed Forces.
| Application Begin | 11/12/2024 |
| Last Date of Apply Online | 01/01/2025 Till 06:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 01/01/2025 |
| Modify / Edit Form | 01-07 January 2025 |
| UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam Date | 13/04/2025 |
| Admit Card Available | 03/04/2025 |
| Result Declared | 28/04/2025 |
| General / OBC | 200/- | |||
| SC / ST / Female | 0/- (Exempted) | |||
| Pay the examination fee through Challan, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card only. | ||||
| Post Name | Total Post | CDS I Age Limit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University. |
| Air Force | 32 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering. |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
| OTA Women | 18 | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
- UPSC has implemented OTR (One Time Registration) system for all types of recruitment including the Combined Defence Services (CDS).
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the Combined Defence Services CDS I Recruitment 2025 notification and invited online application forms for the latest defence jobs. Candidates can apply online from 11 December 2024 to 01 January 2025.
- Any candidate who is going to apply or considering applying for the Combined Defence Services CDS First Exam 2025 must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) immediately. Only after OTR will they be able to apply.
- Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully
- Kindly check and collect all required documents including handwriting samples, eligibility documents, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Ensure you have scanned documents ready such as photo, signature, ID proof, thumb impression, etc., as required for the recruitment form.
- Before submitting the application form, make sure to preview and verify all the columns carefully.
- If the candidate is required to pay the application fee, it must be submitted. If you do not submit the required application fees, your form will not be considered complete.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records.
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