Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement / notification 04/2025.CDS-I. Candidates holding the requisite qualifications are advised to review the official notification details, eligibility terms, selection process, and important dates summarized below.
UPSC released official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2025 for 457 vacancies across IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala, AFA Hyderabad, and OTA Chennai.
Important Dates & Schedule
| Notification Date | 2024-12-11 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2024-12-11 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 2024-12-31 |
| Examination Date | 13 April 2025 |
Application Fee by Category
General / OBC Male: Rs. 200/-; Female / SC / ST Candidates: Exempted from fee.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2025.CDS-I |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Level 10 (Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant / Flying Officer Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/- + Military Service Pay Rs. 15,500/-) |
| Educational Qualification | IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University. AFA: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
| Age Limit Criteria | 19 to 24 Years (Born between 02-01-2002 and 01-01-2007, unmarried candidates) |
| Age Relaxation | As specified in the official UPSC CDS notification rules. |
Selection Process
1. Written Examination (English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics)
2. SSB Interview (Stage-I Screening & Stage-II Psychology, GTO, Conference)
3. Medical Examination
Application / Candidate Instructions
1. Apply online via One Time Registration (OTR) on upsconline.nic.in.
2. Ensure details in OTR match matriculation certificate.
3. Download and retain copy of completed CDS-I application form.
Official Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Online Application / Portal | Visit Application Portal |
| Official Board Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
Disclaimer: Information published on this portal is collected and verified directly from official government gazettes, recruitment portals, and public notices. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification document before submitting their application.