UPSC invites Online applications for the recruitment of 457 Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://upsc.gov.in/ from 11.12.2024 to 31.12.2024. Before applying for the recruitment, Applicants must carefully read the UPSC CDS I 2025 notification and ensure their eligibility.
UPSC Recruitment 2025 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 04/2025.CDS-I Dated: 11.12.2024 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 457 Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 11.12.2024 |
| Last Date: 31.12.2024 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Latest UPSC Vacancy Details:
| S No | Name of the Course | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 160th (DE) Course commencing in January 2026 [including 13 vacancies reserved for National Cadet Corps (NCC) `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2. | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in Jan, 2026 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders] | 32 |
| 3. | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) The training course is set to begin in Jan, 2026 i.e. No. 219 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry] | 32 |
| 4. | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April, 2026. | 275 |
| 5. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2026. | 18 |
| 457 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| For I.M.A. and OTA, Chennai – Any Degree |
| For Indian Naval Academy – B.E/B.Tech |
| For Air Force Academy – Bachelor Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Pattern or B.E/B.Tech |
Age Limit:
Selection Process:
| 1. Written Exam |
| 2. Intelligence and Personality Test |
| Exam Center In Tamilnadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Vellore |
Application Fee:
| For ST/SC/Female Applicants – Nil |
| For Other Applicants – Rs.100/- |
| Payment Mode: Online |
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested Applicants are required to visit UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/) and submit the application online. Online Registration shall commence at 11.12.2024 and will close at 31.12.2024.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.12.2024 |
| Last date for Submission of Application: 31.12.2024 |
| Date of Examination: 13.04.2025 |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| UPSC Official Career Page: Website Link |
| UPSC Official Notification PDF: Notification Link |
| UPSC Online Application Form: Apply Link |