Government Jobs: UPSC Releases CDS I 2026 Notification; Graduates and Engineers Eligible, Salary Up to ₹1.77 Lakh

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications

• Indian Naval Academy: Engineering degree from a recognised university.

• IMA & OTA: Graduation in any discipline.

• Air Force Academy: A degree with Physics and Mathematics at the Class 12 level, or an engineering degree.

Age Criteria

• IMA & INA: Unmarried male candidates born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008.

• Air Force Academy: Age between 20 and 24 years; candidates must be born between 2 January 2003 and 1 July 2007.

• Officers Training Academy: Candidates born between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2008.

Selection Procedure

• Written Examination

• SSB Interview

• Medical Examination

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹200

• SC/ST and all women candidates: Exempted

Salary Structure

Pay band ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month, along with applicable allowances.

Exam Pattern

IMA, INA, AFA:

• English – 2 hours – 100 marks

• General Knowledge – 2 hours – 100 marks

• Mathematics – 2 hours – 100 marks

• SSB Interview – 300 marks

Officers Training Academy:

• English – 2 hours – 100 marks

• General Knowledge – 2 hours – 100 marks

• SSB Interview – 300 marks

How to Apply

1. Visit upsc.gov.in

2. Click on Online Application

3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR)

4. Log in and select the CDS I 2026 exam

5. Fill out the application form and upload documents

6. Pay the required fee and submit

7. Download and save a copy of the form