UPSC CDS – I Examination, 2023:- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for filling up 341 posts through CDS Examination – I 2023 to the IMA, NNA, AFA & OTA wings commencing from 16 April, 2023. Eligible candidates can apply online from 21.12.2022 to 12.01.2023. Other details like educational qualification,& age limit, selection process & how to apply are given below……..

Total No. of the Posts: 341 Posts

Name of the Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination-I, 2023

Name of the Course:

• Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (IMA): 100 Posts
• Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (INA): 22 Posts
• Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (AFA): 32 Posts
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Male) {OTA}: 170 Posts
• Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) {OTA}: 17 Posts

Age Limit: 

• For IMA & INA: Born not earlier than 02.01.2000 and not later than 01.01.2005.
• For AFA: Born not earlier than 02.01.2000 and not later than 01.01.2004.
• For OTA: Born not earlier than 02.01.1999 and not later than 01.01.2005.

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 2023 are given below:

• Written Exam
• Service Selection Board (SSB)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

• 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:

• Start from: 21.12.2022
• Closure Date: 12.01.2023 (Upto – 06:00 P.M) [Extended]
• Date of Correction in Application Form: 18.01.2023 to 24.01.2023