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UPSC CDS I Answer Key 2026

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Key Facts

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The application window for UPSC CDS I Answer Key 2026 closed on 30 December 2025. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced. The examination is scheduled for 12 April 2026.
OrganizationUPSC
Total Vacancies100 Posts
Application Deadline30 December 2025
Exam Date12 April 2026

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Answer Key Details

Detailed summary and recruitment outline

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-wise distribution and eligibility criteria

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
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

Step-by-step guidance to submit your online form correctly

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.
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Important Dates

Application Started

10 Dec 2025

Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee

30 Dec 2025

Exam Date

12/04/2026

Admit Card Available

02/04/2026

Result Available

08/05/2026

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