UPSC CDS (I) 2026 - Combined Defence Services Exam, 451 Vacancies
UPSC Examination Notice No. 4/2026 CDS-I for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026: 451 vacancies — IMA Dehradun 162nd (DE) (100), INA Ezhimala (26), AFA Hyderabad 221 F(P) (32), OTA Chennai 125th SSC Men (275) and SSC Women (18). Written exam held on 12.04.2026. Applications closed on 30.12.2025. This page tracks final results — not an official UPSC site.
Important dates
Notification
10 Dec 2025 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply (closed)
30 Dec 2025 · 06:00 pm IST
Written exam
12 Apr 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
IMA/OTA: degree of a recognised university. INA: Engineering degree. AFA: degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, or Bachelor of Engineering. Age (unmarried unless noted): IMA/INA born 02.01.2003–01.01.2008; AFA 20–24 as on 01.01.2027 (born 02.01.2003–01.01.2007, CPL holders up to 26); OTA Men/Women born 02.01.2002–01.01.2008 (women: also issueless widows/divorcees as per notice).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| IMA Dehradun 162nd (DE) Course | Total | 100 |
| INA Ezhimala Executive GS/Hydro | Total | 26 |
| AFA Hyderabad 221 F(P) Course | Total | 32 |
| OTA Chennai 125th SSC (Men) | Total | 275 |
| OTA Chennai 125th SSC Women (NT) | Total | 18 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | Male | ₹200 |
| Female / SC / ST | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Written Exam
SSB Intelligence and Personality Test
Medical Examination
How to apply
- Applications were accepted online at https://upsconline.nic.in; last date 30.12.2025 6:00 PM (closed)
Official notification
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