UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025 -Admit Card Released

The UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I Examination 2025 is now open for applications. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for 457 posts under various branches of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Here's the important information:

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

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12 Dec 2024, 01:38 pm

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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🗓️ Important Dates

Application Begin: 11th December 2024
Last Date to Apply: 31st December 2024 (till 06:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: 31st December 2024
Application Form Modification: 1st to 7th January 2025
Exam Date: 13th April 2025

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC: ₹200
SC/ST/Female: ₹0 (Exempted)

Payment can be made through Challan, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

🎯 Age Limit

IMA: Born between 2nd January 2002 to 1st January 2007
INA: Born between 2nd January 2002 to 1st January 2007
Air Force Academy: Born between 2nd January 2002 to 1st January 2006
OTA: Born between 2nd January 2001 to 1st January 2007

📋 Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts	Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100	Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
Air Force Academy	32	Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	275	Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
OTA Women	18	Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.

🖊 How to Apply

How to Apply & Instructions:

One-Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must first complete the OTR system before applying.
Fill the online application form available on the official UPSC website from 11th December 2024 to 31st December 2024.
Ensure you have all the necessary documents such as photo, signature, identity proof, and other relevant documents in scanned form.
Submit the application and make sure to pay the application fee if applicable.
After submitting, take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.

Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!