- Organization Name : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post Name : Combined Defence Services (CDS)
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : 4/2026 CDS-I
- Vacancies : 451
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.56,100 – Rs.2,50,000 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 10.12.2025
- Last Date : 30.12.2025
Vacancy Details : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun : 100
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala : 26
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad : 32
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai : (Men) 275
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) : 18
Important Dates : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 10 December 2025
- Last Date for Apply Online : 30 December 2025
- Examination Date : 12 April 2026
- Written Result Declaration : May 2026 (Tentative)
- Course Commencement (IMA/INA/AFA) January 2027
- Course Commencement (OTA) : April 2027
How to Apply : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Combined Defence Services Examination,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply Online from 10 Dec 2025 to 30 Dec 2025.
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