UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025 Notification Out - UPSC has published the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course]. Interested candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.gov.in. All Other Details regarding this notification are given below.
UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025 Notification Out, Apply Online for 457 Seats
UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025: Eligibility Criteria and Other Details
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
1. For Indian Military Academy (IMA):
- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
2. For Indian Naval Academy:
- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy:
- Age 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2026 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2006
- Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during the training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
4. For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)
- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2007 only are eligible.
5. For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)
- Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2007.
Educational Qualifications:
1. For Indian Military Academy (IMA):
- Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
2. For Indian Naval Academy (INA):
- Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ Institution.
3. For Air Force Academy:
- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
4. For Officers’ Training Academy:
- Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025
Before applying online for UPSC CDS-I Examination 2025, we recommend you to read the official notification carefully.
1. Candidates need to register and submit their application on the official recruitment website (link given below)
2. Fill all necessary details carefully
3. Upload all necessary documents
4. Pay Application Fee (If applicable)
5. After Final submission take a print out of your application form for future reference.