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

The application window for UPSC CDS I Answer Key 2026 closed on 30 December 2025. UPSC has announced 100 vacancies for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Download Result. The exam is scheduled for 12 April 2026.

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 Download Result
Total Vacancies	100
Application Start Date	10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	30 December 2025
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Application Fee	General / OBC / EWS : 100/-, SC / ST : 0/-, Female : 0/-, Pay the Examination Fee Through Cast at E Challan or Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Last Date Pay Exam Fee :30/12/2025

Last updated: 2 June 2026

Answer Key Details

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Combined Defence Services Exam First Examination 2026 Notification. Those candidates who are Enrolled in this UPSC CDS I Vacancy 2026 can Download Result. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, pay scale and all other information

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy)	100	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
INA (Indian Naval Academy)	26	Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
AFA (Air Force Academy)	32	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)	293	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.

Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree

Age Limit

IMA & INA : 19-24 Years

Air Force : 20-24 Years

OTA : 19-25 Years

Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC CDS I Recruitment Rules.

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS : 100/-

SC / ST : 0/-

Female : 0/-

Pay the Examination Fee Through Cast at E Challan or Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking

Last Date Pay Exam Fee :30/12/2025

Application Instructions

1UPSC CDS I Recruitment for Various Post Candidate Can Apply Between 10/12/2025 to 30/12/2025

2Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026.

3Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.

4Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.

5Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.

6If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.

7Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

Official Documents & Portals

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Result

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Important Dates

Application Started

10 Dec 2025

Last Date to Apply

30 Dec 2025

Exam Date

12 Apr 2026

Last Date for Apply Online

30/12/2025

Last Date Pay Exam Fee

30/12/2025

Admit Card Available

02/04/2026

Result Available

08/05/2026

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