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UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026

Posted
03 Apr 2026
Last Date
30 Dec 2025
Authority
UPSC
Vacancies
451
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πŸ“‹Job Overview
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Authority
UPSC
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Vacancies
451
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Category
Government Exam
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Location
India
πŸ“…Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
Online Apply Last Date
Last Date For Fee Payment
Exam Date
Admit Card
πŸ’³Application Fee
General / OBCβ‚Ή200
SC / STβ‚Ή0
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πŸ‘₯Vacancy Breakdown
Total451
Post NameTotal Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun100
Indian Naval Academy, INA26
Air Force Academy Hyderabad32
Officer Training Academy OTA275
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)18

Eligibility & Qualification

1Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun
Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university. In addition, your date of birth must fall between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 to be eligible.
2Indian Naval Academy, INA
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth should be between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008.
3Air Force Academy Hyderabad
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008.
4Officer Training Academy OTA
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university, and their date of birth should be between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008.
5Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008.
πŸ†Selection Process
1Written Exam
2Medical Examination
❓Frequently Asked Questions5 Q&A
What is the last date to apply for UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026?+
The last date to apply online is check official website. Candidates should apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How many vacancies are available in UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026?+
A total of 451 vacancies have been announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for this recruitment.
What is the salary for UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026?+
The salary/pay scale is as per government rules. Additional allowances are provided as per government norms.
How to apply online for UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026?+
Visit the official website, register with valid email/phone, fill the application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit. Save the confirmation page.
What is the selection process for UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026?+
Written Exam, Medical Examination
Preparation Guide
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Start Preparing β€” UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026
Strategy to maximise your selection chances
πŸ“‹Read Notification

Syllabus and pattern defined there β€” read fully.

πŸ—“οΈStudy Schedule

Consistent daily study beats marathon sessions.

πŸ“PYQ Practice

Solve previous year papers for pattern familiarity.

🎯Mock Tests

Full-length mocks build speed and accuracy.

βœ…Pro Tip: 3–4 hours daily: 50% weakest subject, 30% moderate areas, 20% revision + mock tests.

Recommended Books

πŸ“–
Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
by R.S. Aggarwal
πŸ“–
Reasoning
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
by R.S. Aggarwal
πŸ“–
GK
Lucent's General Knowledge
by Lucent
πŸ“–
English
Objective English
by S.P. Bakshi
πŸ“–
GS
General Studies Paper I
by Disha Experts
πŸ“–
Practice
Previous Year Solved Papers
by Arihant
⚠️Note: Check the latest edition. NCERT books recommended alongside these.
Application Guide
πŸ“How to Apply
⏰ 30 December 2025
1Visit the official website of UPSC.
2Navigate to the Recruitment / Latest Jobs section.
3Find "UPSC CDS-I Exam Date 2026" and download the official notification PDF.
4Register with a valid email and mobile number.
5Fill the form β€” verify all personal, academic, and category details carefully.
6Upload scanned photograph, signature, and certificates in required format.
7Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
8Submit and save the confirmation page / application number.
9Keep a printout for admit card, exam day, and document verification.
πŸ“„Documents Required
βœ“Graduation Degree & Marksheets
βœ“Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport
βœ“Passport-size Photographs
βœ“Signature on white paper
βœ“Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST if applicable)
βœ“EWS Certificate (if applicable)
βœ“PwD Certificate (if applicable)
βœ“Date of Birth Proof
⚠️Carry originals + self-attested photocopies for verification.
πŸ”’Official Source

UPSC se related updates ke liye sirf https://upsc.gov.in/ ko trust karo. WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, aur social media posts mein bahut baar galat exam dates, fake admit card links, aur wrong cut-off lists share hoti hain β€” unpar act karne se selection cancel ho sakta hai. Kuch websites spoof links share karti hain jo exactly official website jaisi dikhti hain β€” URL bar mein address zaroor check karo pehle. UPSC kabhi bhi third-party website ya private number se notifications nahi bhejta. Personal information β€” registration number, password, OTP β€” kisi ke saath share mat karo, yeh phishing attacks hote hain. Hum bhi apni information directly https://upsc.gov.in/ se verify karke yahan update karte hain β€” hum koi fee nahi lete aur sirf verified sources use karte hain. Agar koi news suspicious lage to directly official website check karo β€” ek minute ka effort aapko bade nuksaan se bacha sakta hai. Recruitment fraud ke cases bhi aate hain β€” koi agent agar selection guarantee de to woh fraud hai, report karo.

πŸ“„Documents

UPSC Document Verification ke liye ready rakhein:

β–Έ10th marksheet (date of birth proof)
β–Έ12th ya equivalent certificate + marksheet
β–ΈGraduation degree certificate + all year marksheets
β–ΈCaste Certificate β€” SC/ST/OBC ke liye (agar applicable)
β–ΈIncome Certificate β€” EWS category ke liye
β–ΈDomicile ya Residence Certificate
β–ΈPassport size color photos (white background, latest)
β–ΈValid Government Photo ID β€” Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID
β–ΈCharacter Certificate (gazetted officer se attested)

Originals + self-attested photocopy ka ek complete set banao. Self-attestation mein apna naam, Roll Number, aur date likhna zaroori hota hai. Ek bhi document missing ya expired hua to candidature turant cancel ho sakti hai β€” is process mein koi second chance nahi milta. OBC ya EWS certificate mein issue date check karo β€” adhiktar recruitments mein 1 saal purana certificate reject ho jaata hai. Documents ko ek clear plastic folder mein index ke saath arrange karo β€” verification officer ka kaam asaan hoga aur aapka impression bhi achha padega.

πŸ“šPreparation

UPSC exam ki smart preparation strategy:

Pehle official syllabus download karo aur ek realistic study plan banao β€” syllabus ke bina padhai direction-less hoti hai. Written exam mein GK/GS, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, aur Language common sections hain. In mein se Reasoning aur Math scoring hote hain β€” inhe daily 1-2 ghante do. Previous year question papers solve karna compulsory hai β€” trend samjhoge to marks improve honge. Weekly mock tests do aur performance analyze karo. 451 posts ke liye competition tough hai β€” consistency aur daily practice hi selection ki guarantee deti hai. Distractions kam karo, phone usage time-limit karo, aur study group join karo β€” group study mein concepts zyada clear hote hain.

πŸ“ŠVacancy Insights

UPSC vacancy analysis β€” competition aur strategy:

πŸ“Š 451 posts β€” medium size recruitment. Selection ratio tight hoga, top 30% mein rehna target karo.

πŸ“Œ Sabse zyada seats: "Officer Training Academy OTA" post (275) β€” agar eligible ho to is post ko priority mein rakho, chances better hain.

Category strategy:

β–ΈUR/General: Cutoff sabse upar hoga β€” scoring section (Math, Reasoning) mein koi mistake afford mat karo.
β–ΈOBC/EWS: UR se 3-7 marks ka buffer hota hai typically β€” comfort zone mein mat raho, UR level preparation karo.
β–ΈSC/ST: Cutoff relatively low hota hai lekin passing marks compulsory hain β€” har section mein minimum qualify karna zaroori hai.

Expected cutoff predict karna mushkil hai β€” isliye target hamesha expected cutoff se 10-15 marks upar rakhna smart strategy hai.