Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 (451 Vacancies)

Short Info : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 (451 Vacancies). Interested candidates can apply online from 10 December, 2025 to 30 December, 2025 Till 6:00 PM. For further details on the syllabus, qualifications, age limit, and selection procedure, please refer to the advertisement.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

10 December, 2025

Last Date For Applying Online

30 December, 2025 Till 6:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

30 December, 2025

Exam Date

12 April, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

02 April, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

20 Years (As on 01 January, 2027)

Maximum Age

24 Years (As on 01 January, 2027)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

200 Rs./-

SC / ST Category Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 (451 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies
Post Name	Total	Post Name	Total
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun	100	Officers Training Academy (Men), Chennai	275
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala	26	Officers Training Academy (Women), Chennai	18
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32	Grand Total	451

IMA, INA, AFA Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/3rd
Subject	Marks	Duration
English	100	02 Hours
General Knowledge	100	02 Hours
Elementary Mathematics	100	02 Hours
Total	300	06 Hours

Exam Pattern For OTA
Negative Marking : 1/3rd
Subject	Marks	Duration
English	100	02 Hours
General Knowledge	100	02 Hours
Total	200	04 Hours

SSB / Interview Marks
Academy Name	SSB Marks
Indian Military Academy	300
Indian Naval Academy	300
Indian Air Force Academy	300
Officers’ Training Academy	200
How to Apply
Register/Login : Visit upsconline.nic.in, click on "Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for various recruitment posts", and log in via your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile. Part I Application : Fill in basic personal details, choose the preferred academy (IMA, INA, AFA, or OTA), and ensure accuracy, as changes cannot be made easily. Part II Application : Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online portal, choose the examination center, and upload a live photo/photo identity card. Upload Documents : Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. Submit and Print : Submit the final application form, ensuring you receive a confirmation message. Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
Written Examination : Conducted by UPSC, this is the first screening stage. Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview : Evaluates Intelligence and Personality Test. Document Verification : Verification of qualifications post-SSB recommendation. Medical Examination : Final check for physical and mental fitness.