UPSC CDS I Examination 2025 – Online Apply for 457 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025. A total of 457 vacancies are available in various training academies across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the UPSC CDS I Examination 2025.
Overview of UPSC CDS I Examination 2025
Name of Exam: Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025
Total Number of Posts: 457 Posts
Training Institute-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), 122nd SSC (Men) (NT): 275 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), 36th SSC Women (NT): 18 Posts
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS I Examination 2025
Nationality:
The candidate must be unmarried and must belong to one of the following categories:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African nations (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualification:
- For Indian Military Academy (IMA):
- Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy (INA):
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
- For Air Force Academy (AFA):
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 12th class level, or an Engineering degree.
- For Officers’ Training Academy (OTA):
- Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
Important Dates of UPSC CDS I Examination 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application Submission | 12th December 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application Submission | 1st January 2025 (till 6 PM) |
| Release Date of Admit Card | To be updated later |
| Date of Written Examination | 2nd February 2025 |
Make sure to apply before the last date and stay updated for any announcements regarding the release of admit cards.
Important Web-Links of UPSC CDS Examination
| Online Application Form |
Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
