UPSC Recruitment 2025 | CDS 1 | 457 Vacancies | Closing Date – 30.12.2025 | @ upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS 1 Exam Notification 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released the UPSC CDS 1 Exam Notification 2025 to fill 457 vacancies through the Combined Defence Services Examination (I). These vacancies are for entry into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). Candidates who are aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces should make use of this excellent opportunity.
The officials of the UPSC have invited applications through the online mode. The online application process started on 10th December 2025 and will end on 30th December 2025. The selection process includes a Written Examination, SSB Interview/Personality Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Individuals can read this article till the end for detailed information on Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Application Fee, Online Form, Notification Link, Application Link, and more. The UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2025 online application form is available on the official website @ upsc.gov.in.
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Job Details of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) CDS 1 Recruitment 2025
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service CDS-1 Examination 2025 |
| No.of Posts | 457 |
| Application Starting Date | 10th December 2025 |
| Application Closing Date | 30th December 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Medical Examination, SSB Interview |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 1 – Job Vacancy Details
| Course Name | No of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | 18 |
| National Defence
Academy (Army) |
208 |
| National Defence
Academy (Navy) |
42 |
| National Defence
Academy (Air Force) |
120 |
| Naval Academy | 24 |
Educational Qualifications – UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2025
| Course Name | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy | Degree, BE/B.Tech |
| Indian Naval Academy | |
| Air Force Academy | |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | |
| National Defence
Academy (Army) |
10th, 12th |
| National Defence
Academy (Navy) |
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| National Defence
Academy (Air Force) |
|
| Naval Academy | 12th |
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Selection Process
As per the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) notification, candidates will be selected for the above-mentioned posts through a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination.
Salary
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Lieutenant | Rs. 56,100 -1,77,500/- |
| Captain | Rs. 61,300- 1,93,900/- |
| Major | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | Rs. 1,30,600-2,15,900/- |
| Brigadier | Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600/- |
| Major General | Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
| COAS | |
| Lt to Maj | Rs. 56,100 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lt Col to Maj Gen | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,18,200/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG Scale) | Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100/- |
| Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale) | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
Age Limit
| Course Name | Age Limit (Years) |
| Indian Military Academy | 20-24 |
| Indian Naval Academy | |
| Air Force Academy | |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | |
| National Defence
Academy (Army) |
As Per Norms |
| National Defence
Academy (Navy) |
|
| National Defence
Academy (Air Force) |
|
| Naval Academy |
Application Fee
For Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS):
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
For National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy Examination:
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
Steps to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Careers section.
- Click on the UPSC CDS 1 Exam Notification 2025 link.
- Download and read the detailed notification carefully for future reference.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Complete and submit the online application form on or before 30th December 2025, and take a printout of the submission page for reference.
Official Links
Download UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment PDF 2025
