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UPSC CDS 1 2026 Apply Online for 451 Posts

Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) invited Online Applications for CDS I 2026 –  451 Posts in various Academies from 20th December 2026.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 for the 451 Army, Navy and IAF posts has been released on its official website @upsc.gov.in. The online application for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 started on 11th December 2024 and 30th December 2025 is the last date to apply for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026  Overview :

Aspirants should go through the following key points about the Recruitment.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Important Dates :

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

UPSC CDS I పేర్కొన్న ఖాళీల కోసం దరఖాస్తు లింక్‌ను విడుదల చేసింది. 
ఆశావాదులు తప్పనిసరిగా UPSC CDS I వెబ్‌సైట్ https://upsconline.nic.inలో 
ఇచ్చిన లింక్‌ను ఉపయోగించాలి. పత్రాలను అప్‌లోడ్ చేయడం, తప్పనిసరి ఫీల్డ్‌లు మరియు
ఫీజులు ఎలా చెల్లించాలి మొదలైన అన్ని సూచనలను చదవడం అవసరం.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Vacancy

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Fees Details

 Educational Qualification :

(i) For I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai – Degree of a recognised
University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy– Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy-Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

Age Limit : as on 01-01-2026

(i) For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than
1st January, 2008 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January,
2003 and not later than 1st January, 2008 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later
than 1st January 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot
Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001
and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during
training. Married candidates aged 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during training period
they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the
premises.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) Unmarried male candidate born not
earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women,
issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce
documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd
January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008.

Application/Examination Fees :

1. Rs.200/- for UR/OBC/EWS
2. No Fees for SC/ST/Female
3. Payment Mode : Online Net Banking/Debit / Credit Card/Wallets

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure :

The Selection Process for Assistant Commandants in Central Armed Forces is Based on the following criteria :

• Written Test
• Physical Standards Test
• Documents Verification
• Medical Exam
• Appointment

– Exam Centers in AP/Telangana are

Anantapur

Warangal

Vijayawada

Hyderabad

Tirupati

Visakhapatnam.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 How To Apply

దరఖాస్తు చేసుకోవాలనుకునే అభ్యర్థులు UPSC CDS I నోటిఫికేషన్ కోసం దరఖాస్తు 
చేయడానికి క్రింది దశలను అనుసరించాలి.

-UPSC CDS I నోటిఫికేషన్ 2026 నుండి EQ (అవసరమైన అర్హత)ని ధృవీకరించండి.
-క్రింద ఇవ్వబడిన దరఖాస్తు ఆన్‌లైన్ లింక్‌పై క్లిక్ చేయండి లేదా www.upsconline.nic.in 
వెబ్‌సైట్‌ను సందర్శించండి.
-దరఖాస్తు ఫారమ్‌లోని అన్ని తప్పనిసరి ఫీల్డ్‌లను పూరించండి.
-నోటిఫికేషన్‌లో పేర్కొన్న విధంగా ఫోటో, సంతకం మరియు అవసరమైన పత్రాలను 
అప్‌లోడ్ చేయండి
-ఫీజు చెల్లింపు చేయండి.
-భవిష్యత్ ఉపయోగం కోసం దరఖాస్తు ఫారమ్‌ను ప్రింట్ చేయండి.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Important Links

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to apply for UPSC CDS 1 Jobs?

Apply Online from the website upsc.gov.in.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 ?

30-12-2025