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 2026 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) |
- For Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent
- For Indian Naval Academy (INA): Degree in Engineering from a recognised University / Institution
- For Air Force Academy (AFA): Degree of a recognised University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering
|
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)
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008
- Air Force Academy (AFA): Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2007
- Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Men): Born not earlier than 02-01-2002 and not later than 01-01-2008
- Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women): Born not earlier than 02-01-2002 and not later than 01-01-2008
Other Notable Details
:
- Permanent Commission posts for IMA, INA and Air Force Academy.
- Short Service Commission posts for Officers’ Training Academy (Men and Women).
- Posting will be across India as per service requirements.
|
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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About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 11-12-2025 | Ends On: 30-12-2025 |
| Class: Union Public Service Commission, Police and Defence Jobs |
| Qualifications: Intermediate(12th) |
| 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 2026 National Defence Academy (NDA Exam I) 394 Posts Online Application
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for a total of 394 posts under National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026. These posts are for permanent commission, and the last date to apply online is 30-12-2025. Before applying, candidates must carefully check all eligibility and compliance requirements as mentioned.
Concened test will select candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for 157th Course and for 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 01-01-2027.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
Vacancies Distribution :
| Academy |
Service |
Vacancies (Male) |
Vacancies (Female) |
Total |
| National Defence Academy |
Army |
198 |
10 |
208 |
| Navy |
37 |
05 |
42 (All Executive branch) |
| Air Force (i) Flying |
90 |
02 |
92 |
| Air Force (ii) Ground Duties (tech) |
16 |
02 |
18 |
| Air Force (iii) Ground Duties (non tech) |
08 |
02 |
10 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
21 |
03 |
24 (All Executive Branch) |
| Total |
370 |
24 |
394 |
- Age Criteria: Must have born between 01-07-2007 and not 01-07-2010
- Qualification:
- For Army Wing - 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern
- For Air Force and Naval Wings - 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern
- Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 on Commissioning as Lieutenant (56100-177500)
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Dates to Consider:
Online Application forms will be received by : 30-12-2025
Test will be conducted by UPSC on 12-04-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
Selection process will include a Written Examination followed by a Two-Stage SSB Selection Process.
Written Examination
The written examination will have two papers as prescribed:
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 |
SSB
Stage I of SSB test will include the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and the Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates will be shortlisted based on combined performance in these components. Candidates selected in Stage I will go through Stage II, which will include the Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests will be conducted over four days and will assess Officer-like Qualities holistically.
Final Merit
The final merit will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Written Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests. Allocation to Army, Navy, Air Force or Naval Academy will be made according to merit, eligibility, medical fitness and the preferences submitted by the candidate.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- Rs 100 for all candidates except exempted categories
- No fee for SC / ST / Female candidates
- No fee for Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools or Sainik Schools
How to Apply :
Candidates interested in UPSC's NDA & NA I Exam 2026 may submit their applications online by 30-12-2025. Applicants must fill the Universal Registration Number profile, Common Application Form, and the exam-specific module with correct personal and educational details, including required document uploads. There is no need to send a printed copy to Union Public Service Commission at this stage, though a copy may be kept for future use.
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About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 13-12-2025 | Ends On: 01-01-2026 |
| Class: Union Public Service Commission |
| Qualifications: Graduates (LLB), Post Graduates (Ph.D) |
| Experience Type: Experience |
| 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 2026 Examiner, Deputy Director 102 Posts Online Application
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for permanent posts, including 102 vacancies for post of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications & Deputy Director (Examination Reforms, through Notic e 14/2025. Eligible candidates are advised to submit their applications online on or before 01-01-2026, after carefully checking and ensuring full compliance with the prescribed eligibility conditions.
About Posts and work profile :
- Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications is a permanent post involving statutory and quasi-judicial functions under intellectual property laws. The role includes examination of trademark and geographical indication applications, scrutiny of replies submitted by applicants, handling court and legal matters, and performing related administrative or quasi-judicial duties as directed by the competent authority.
- Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) is a permanent Group ‘A’ position responsible for assisting senior officers in examination reforms. The work profile covers syllabus revision, development of examination frameworks, preparation of academic and assessment material, and support in planning, administration, and implementation of examination-related reforms within the Commission.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Age Limit as on 01-01-2026 |
Qualification |
Salary |
| Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry) |
100
(UR-48, EWS-09, OBC-20, SC-17, ST-06) (PwBD*-08) |
30 Years |
Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Experience : Two years’ experience in handling court cases and other legal matters or in handling matters related to Trade Marks and Geographical Indications. |
Level 07 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) (Union Public Service Commission) |
2 |
45 Years |
Ph.D in Humanities or Science or Commerce or Engineering/Technology or in a professional course such as Law, Management, Finance, or Accounts from a recognized University or Institute.
Experience: Five years post-qualification experience in teaching at degree level, research, curriculum development, educational testing, examination reforms, or administration of online examinations. |
Level 11 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
Age Relaxation Rules
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years relaxation.
- OBC: Up to 3 years relaxation.
- PwBD: Up to 10 years relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories: As per Government of India rules.
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Dates to Consider:
Online Application forms will be received by : 01-01-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process for these posts will consist of shortlisting of applications, a Recruitment Test (if conducted), and an Interview, in the order decided by the Commission.
Shortlisting of Applications
All applications will be screened based on the information provided by candidates in their online application forms. Shortlisting will be carried out by the Commission using criteria such as desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience, or a combination of these factors. Mere fulfillment of essential qualifications will not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for the next stage.
Recruitment Test (If Conducted)
The Commission may conduct a Recruitment Test to restrict the number of candidates for interview if the number of applications is large. The Recruitment Test will be used as a screening mechanism and candidates will be required to secure the minimum level of suitability fixed by the Commission for their respective category to qualify for the interview stage.
Interview
Candidates shortlisted after screening or after the Recruitment Test will be called for an Interview. The interview will carry a total of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview will be 50 marks for UR category, 45 marks for OBC category, and 40 marks for SC, ST, and PwBD categories. Final selection will be based on performance in the interview or on combined performance in the Recruitment Test and Interview, as applicable.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- Unreserved (UR) / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 25/-
- SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Women Candidates (all categories): No Fee
How to Apply :
Candidates can apply online for these posts by following the step-by-step application process given below.
- Visit the official online recruitment portal of UPSC and complete Account Creation if not already registered.
- Complete the Universal Registration by entering personal details, contact information, and uploading the required photograph and signature as per instructions.
- Ensure the uploaded photograph is clear and recent, and capture the live photograph during form filling as required by the portal.
- Fill the Common Application Form carefully with correct personal, educational, and experience details.
- Apply for the relevant post by selecting the recruitment advertisement and completing the post-specific application module.
- Upload supporting documents in PDF format for date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, category certificate, and other claims as applicable.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through debit card, credit card, UPI, or internet banking on or before 01-01-2026.
- Submit the online application after verifying all entered details, on or before last date of 01-01-2026.
- Download and keep a printout of the finally submitted online application form for future reference.
- Candidates are not required to send the printed application form or any documents by post or in person to the Union Public Service Commission at this stage.
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