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UPSC CDS I 2026 - 451 Vacancies

UPSC notified 451 vacancies for IMA, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and OTA courses through the Combined Defence Services Exam (I) 2026. The written exam was held on 12 Apr 2026 and the written result declared on 8 May 2026. Qualified candidates face SSB interviews; the final merit list is still awaited.

• Organization: UPSC
• Post: Officer cadet entries: IMA 162nd (DE) Course, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy 221 F(P) Course and OTA 125th SSC (Men and Women) Course
• Vacancies: 451
• Qualification: Graduate degree; B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. (Physics) for INA; degree with Physics and Maths at 10+2 or B.E. for AFA
• Age limit: IMA/INA: unmarried men born 2 Jan 2003 to 1 Jan 2008; AFA: 20-24 years on 1 Jan 2027; OTA limits as per notice
• Apply from: 10 Dec 2025
• Last date: 30 Dec 2025
• Exam date: 12 Apr 2026
• Application fee: Rs 200; no fee for women, SC and ST candidates

Official links

• Official notification
• Result
• Official website

Always verify details in the official notification before applying.