UPSC CDS Exam 2025 – Apply Now

COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES

The Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 (CDS-I) will be conducted by UPSC on April 13, 2025, for admissions to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. Applications are open from December 11 to December 31, 2024, via the UPSC website. The selection process includes a written examination and SSB interviews. This notification includes SSC (Non-Technical) courses for women as well.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	December 11, 2024
Application Deadline	December 31, 2024 (6 PM)
Application Modification Window	January 1-7, 2025
Examination Date	April 13, 2025
Written Exam Result Declaration	May 2025
SSB Interviews	August-December 2025

Vacancies

Vacancies	Total
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) (Men)	275
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) (Women)	18
Total Vacancies	457

Application Fees

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹200
• Exempted Categories: Female candidates, SC/ST candidates.

Educational Qualifications

• IMA & OTA: A degree from a recognized university.
• INA: Engineering degree from a recognized institution.
• AFA: Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.
• Appearing Students: Eligible if they provide proof of qualification by specified deadlines.

Age Limit

• IMA: Unmarried males born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2007.
• INA: Same as IMA.
• AFA: 20-24 years as of January 1, 2026 (relaxation for valid Commercial Pilot License holders up to 26 years).
• OTA (Men): Unmarried males born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007.
• OTA (Women): Unmarried women or issueless widows/divorcees born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007.

Scheme of Examination

1. Written Examination:
   • IMA, INA, AFA: English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks), Mathematics (100 marks).
   • OTA: English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks).
2. SSB Interview:
   • IMA, INA, AFA: 300 Marks.
   • OTA: 200 Marks.

How to Apply

1. Visit upsconline.gov.in.
2. Complete the Part-I and Part-II registration.
3. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and photo ID in the specified format.
4. Pay the application fee online or offline (as applicable).
5. Ensure accuracy; corrections can be made between January 1-7, 2025.

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