About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 11-12-2025 | Ends On: 30-12-2025 |
| Class: Union Public Service Commission, Police and Defence Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (All Graduates), Graduates (BSC), Engineers (CS/IT), Engineers (Electrical), Engineers (Electronics), Engineers (Electronics and Communication), Engineers (Instrumentation), Engineers (Mechanical), Engineers (Others) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttaranchal, West Bengal, Union Territories | |
UPSC Recruitment 2025 Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 451 Posts Online Application
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting online applications for permanent and short service commission posts through the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 for a total of 451 vacancies. Eligible candidates must submit their applications on or before 30-12-2025 after carefully ensuring compliance with the prescribed eligibility conditions.
This recruitment is conducted for officer-level entry into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy, where selected candidates will undergo military training and subsequently serve in commissioned roles across the defence services.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post | Vacancy | Age | Qualification | Pay |
| Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 | 451 | Age limits vary as per course (as given) |
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Stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) after commissioning as Lieutenant |
Upper Age Limits (as per course)
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Vacancies Distribution :
| Name of the Course | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 162nd (DE) Course commencing in January 2027 | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in January 2027 (Executive Branch – General Service / Hydro) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January 2027 i.e. 221 F(P) Course | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 125th SSC (Men) (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April 2027 | 275 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 125th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April 2027 | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Dates to Consider:
- Last Date for Submission of Applications: 30-12-2025 (till 06:00 PM)
- Written Examination Date: 12-04-2026 (Admit Card to be Availabe on Last working day of the preceding week of the examination)
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will consist of a Written Examination, Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, Medical Examination, and preparation of the final merit list.
Written Examination
The written examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in offline mode. The examination structure for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy will be the same and candidates will be required to qualify in all papers as prescribed.
| Academy | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA) | English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours | |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) | English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the Services Selection Board interview. The SSB interview will be conducted in two stages to assess intelligence, personality traits, leadership qualities, and suitability for commissioning into the armed forces.
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating tests and Picture Perception and Description Test
- Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer tasks, and Personal Interview
Medical Examination
Candidates recommended by the Services Selection Board will undergo a medical examination to verify physical and medical fitness as per the standards prescribed by the respective defence services.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and the Services Selection Board interview. Final selection will be made strictly in order of merit, subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- General / OBC / EWS : Rs 200
- SC / ST / Female Candidates : Nil
How to Apply :
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) may submit their applications through the online mode on or before 30-12-2025.
Submission of hard copy of the application is not required at this stage. Applicants are advised to carefully verify their eligibility with respect to age, educational qualification, and academy-specific requirements before applying, and to retain a printed copy of the submitted online application for future reference.
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