UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025 Online Application Form

Online Application for 457 Vacancies

Date Posted/Updated: 01 January 2025 | 01:10 AM

Brief Overview:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the first Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam of 2025. Candidates interested in this recruitment can apply online from 11th December 2024 to 1st January 2025. Please refer to the notification for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, post details, selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other relevant information.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025

Notification Number: 04/2025, CDS-I

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Important Dates:

Event	Date
Application Start Date	11th December 2024
Last Date for Online Application	1st January 2025 (by 06:00 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline	1st January 2025
Application Form Modification Period	1st - 7th January 2025
CDS I 2025 Exam Date	13th April 2025
Admit Card Availability	Prior to the Exam
Result Declaration	To be announced soon

Application Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹200
• SC/ST/Female: ₹0 (Fee exempted)

Candidates must pay the examination fee via Challan, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

Total Vacancies in UPSC CDS I 2025:

457 Posts Available

Vacancy Details:

Post	Vacancies	Age Limit	Eligibility
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100	Born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2007	Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university (either completed or appearing).
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32	Born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2007	Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university (either completed or appearing).
Air Force Academy	32	Born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2006	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	275	Born between 02/01/2001 and 01/01/2007	Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university (either completed or appearing).
Officers Training Academy Women (OTA Women)	18	-	Same as OTA.

How to Apply for UPSC CDS I Exam 2025 Online:

UPSC now uses the One Time Registration (OTR) system for all its recruitment, including Combined Defence Services. Interested candidates can submit their application for CDS I 2025 from 11th December 2024 to 1st January 2025 after completing their OTR process. If you are applying for the CDS I Exam 2025, it is mandatory to complete the OTR before starting the application.

Important Notes for Applicants:

• Ensure you read the detailed notification before proceeding with your online application.
• Verify that all documents such as ID proof, photographs, signatures, thumbprints, etc., are ready and properly scanned.
• Double-check your application form before submitting it to avoid errors.
• If applicable, make sure the examination fee is paid; otherwise, your application will not be accepted.
• After submitting your application, it is advisable to print the final form for future reference.