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UPSC CDS II Online Form 2024:- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for filling up 457 posts through CDS Examination – I 2025 to the IMA, NNA, AFA & OTA wings commencing from January, 2026 and April, 2026 vide Advt. No. 04/2025.CDS-I. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11.11.2024 to 01.01.2025 upto – 06:00 P.M using given link below. Other details like educational qualification,& age limit, selection process & how to apply are given below……..
Total No. of the Posts: 457 Posts
Name of the Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination-I, 2025
Name of the Course:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (IMA): 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (INA): 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (AFA): 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Male) {OTA}: 276 Posts
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) {OTA}: 19 Posts
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (INA) | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Male) {OTA} | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) {OTA} | 18 |
Age Limit:
- For IMA & INA: Born not earlier than 02.01.2002 and not later than 01.01.2007. (both dates inclusive)
- For AFA: Born not earlier than 02.01.2002 and not later than 01.01.2006. (both dates inclusive)
- For OTA: Born not earlier than 02.01.2001 and not later than 01.01.2007. (both dates inclusive)
Qualification:
- For IMA & INA: Bachelor Degree in Any Discipline/Stream from any recognized University/Institution.
- For AFA: Degree in Engineering.
- For OTA: Bachelor Degree in Any Discipline/Stream (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR Degree in Engineering.
Fees: Rs. 200/- for General candidates and There is no fee for SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / NCOs / ORs candidates. Fees should be paid through Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Selection Process: The Selection will be based on for CDS – I Examination 2025 are given below:
- Written Exam
- Service Selection Board (SSB) / Personality Test / Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC CDS – I 2025 Exam Pattern for IMA, INA and IFA
- Negative Marking: Yes
- Duration of Exam: 02 Hours
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 |
| Total | 300 |
UPSC CDS – I 2025 Exam Pattern for OTA
- Negative Marking: Yes
- Duration of Exam: 02 Hours
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
UPSC CDS – I 2025 Pattern for SSB / Interview
| Academy | SSB Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 300 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 300 |
| Indian Air Force Academy (IFA) | 300 |
| Officer’s Training Academy (OTA) | 200 |
How to Apply: Eligible / Interested candidates can apply online from 11.11.2024 to 01.01.2025 upto – 06:00 P.M using given link below. The applicants need not to be sent their filled application form to concerned department.
- Candidates are advised to read the Official Detail carefully before applying.
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below
- Fill the Application Form Carefully
- Upload the Required Documents Online
- Pay Online / Offline Fees
- Print the Application Form / Save PDF Format.
Important Dates of UPSC CDS – I Examination, 2025:
- Start from: 11.11.2024
- Closure Date: 01.01.2025 (Upto – 06:00 P.M) [Extended]
- Date of Correction in Application Form: 01.01.2025 to 07.01.2025
- Date of Exam: 13.04.2025
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